‘Our athletes will thrive under his leadership’: 22-year-old varsity racer Declan MacDougall will oversee development of club skiers and coaches for 2024-25 season
The Soo Finnish Nordic Ski Club has announced the hiring of its first full-time head coach in years – and he’s only 22 years old.
“Declan exemplifies the values of our club by working extremely hard for many years to be his best and giving back to the community where he grew up,” said Soo Finnish Nordic president Amy Wheeler Reich. “We are confident that under his leadership, our athletes will thrive year-round both on and off the ski trails.”
Declan brings a wealth of practical knowledge, strong community connections, and a passion for the sport of cross-country skiing. He has high performance racing experience on provincial ski teams, has assistant coached with Soo Finnish Nordic and North Bay Nordic, has ongoing experience in the role of Para Nordic guide, and has raced at the varsity level while studying at Nipissing University in the Bachelor of Physical and Health Education program.
“Declan exemplifies the values of our club by working extremely hard for many years to be his best and giving back to the community where he grew up. We are confident that under his leadership our athletes will thrive year-round, both on and off the ski trails,” says Amy Wheeler Reich, SFNSC President.
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