Coaches

Cross Country

Coaches

Brian Tate

XC Director

Brian has coached for the SSWSC Nordic Program since 1998. The first three years were spent coaching with the Ability Nordic Combined Team. From 2001 till present, Brian has been coaching the Ability X-C Team. In 2009 a new position was created, and Brian was offer the Cross Country Program Director Position. Brian coaches the Ability XC Team along with Josh Smullin. He also oversees the other five XC programs in the SSWSC. He presently holds a seat on the Rocky Mountain Nordic Executive Board- the regional XC governing body. Brian holds a USSA Level 100 XC Coaching Certification. His enthusiasm for sport and fitness is strong.

Josh Smullin

XC Ability Head Coach

Josh started his life in Fairbanks, Alaska. His family moved to Minnesota when he was five years old, and from there to Bend, Oregon when he was ten. He spent the next eight years competing for the MBSEF- placing in the top five at J.N.'s numerous times. Josh spent his junior year of high school in Sweden at the Mora Ski Gymnasium. Josh walked on the Colorado University Ski Team as a freshman and earned a athletic scholarship. He was a four year NCAA qualifier and the captain of the CU Ski Team his senior year. Josh graduated from CU with degrees in Kinesiology and Psychology. He continued his education at the University of Utah, where he earned a Masters Degree in Sport Psychology. He also was an Assistant Nordic Coach for the Utes. From 2005 through the present, Josh raced for Team Rossignol, capturing several podium finishes in major marathon races across the U.S., and one Super Tour victory. Josh holds a USSA Level 100 XC Coaching Certification. In the three seasons Josh has spent with the SSWSC, the XC Program has enjoyed historical success. The SSWSC is excited to have a coach of Josh's caliber part of the XC Program