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SLNC Announces Roddy Ward as New Biathlon Coach

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As part of a significant expansion to our Academy Ski and Biathlon Programming for next winter, SLNC has hired an additional full-time year-round coach to run the Biathlon Academy Program as well as assist with the Ski Academy Program.

It is with great excitement that we introduce Roddy Ward, the newest member of our SLNC Coaching Family.

“I am extremely excited for this new adventure and grateful for the opportunity it presents. I have witnessed positive growth happening at Sovereign over the last few years and I can see the potential for much more. It will be really fun to build and grow this program with the great staff at Sovereign. I am also very excited to support both high school and university athletes towards their goals”  – Roddy Ward

Roddy is a life-long resident of Canmore where he has been in the role of Club Coach, National Team Coach, High-Performance Director, and Long–Term Athlete Development Director with Biathlon Canada.

This past season he launched Remodic, a remote delivery program focussing on athlete training development, coach mentorship development, online YTP and technical development program for Youth and Masters athletes, as well as offering team webinar series on technical and mental training techniques on both cross country and biathlon.

“As Head Coach, I am thrilled to be welcoming Roddy along with Melanie, Oscar and Monty to the Sovereign Lake Nordic Club family! Roddy comes with great skill, passion and dedication to the teams and athletes he works with. Roddy’s athlete-centred approach will foster development and success for many years to come.  – Jacqueline Akerman

 

With a Masters degree in Education focused on Coaching Specialization, Roddy brings over 17 years of high-performance coaching experience to our club. Sharing a philosophy of creating well-rounded athletes, with a focus on fun, camaraderie and inclusivity, he will be an exceptional addition to the club leading forward.  Roddy has coached athletes at 5 Cross Country National Championships, 9 Biathlon National Championships, and coached athletes to medal-winning performances at the world cup and world championships!

If you were watching any of the 2022 Olympics, his name will be familiar as he was the CBC Olympic Analyst and Commentator for the Biathlon events in Beijing.

Please join us in welcoming Roddy, his wife Melanie and their two young children, Oscar and Monty to Vernon.

 

 

 

 

 

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