‘Coaches’ Category

Head Coach and Program Director:

Friday, May 21st, 2010

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Patrick Harper

Patrick is a native of Idaho and grew up skiing in Sun Valley. He recently moved back to Boise from McCall, where he ran recreation programs and Jug Mountain Ranch’s Nordic facility. Patrick has worked as an outdoor professional and has an extensive cross-country ski background, endurance sports success, and management expertise. In the early nineties, he directed Nordic operations at Bogus Basin and also coached juniors in Boise, Sun Valley and Bend, Oregon. Patrick is dedicated to providing Nordic skiing opportunities for everyone.

cell #  (208) 870-6020

Competition & Development Head Coach:

Friday, May 21st, 2010

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Kevin Heglund

email: kwheglun@gmail.com

cell: (763) 226- 0799


Kevin joined BBNT in November after a few years in Montana teaching Nordic skiing. He grew up in Anoka, Minnesota and was a competitive nordic ski racer since age 12. During high school, Kevin twice was named to the all-state team and voted most valuable skier in the League. Kevin skied for Michigan Tech University in Houghton, MI, was the top finisher for Michigan Tech at the NCAA Championships in 2007, and graduated with a BS in Mechanical Engineering. Kevin likes his new Boise home and looks forward to working with the kids.


Head Development Coach:

Friday, May 21st, 2010

Jessica Smith-Blockley

Jessica returns for her fourth year working with BBNT’s Development skiers. She is an extremely perceptive teacher of the basics and knows how to motivate the kids, their parents and keep it fun! Jessica grew up in Bend, skiing both alpine and Nordic, and graduated from Dartmouth College where she was part of their Nordic Team. After graduate school, she coached juniors for MBSEF in Bend. Currently, Jessica is a Doctor of Physical Therapy at Therapeutic Associates State Street Boise office.

e-mail:  jsmithblockley@gmail.com
cell#:  (208) 484-3819

Assistant Devo Coach:

Friday, May 21st, 2010

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Mary Corrick

Mary skied on the Bogus Basin Nordic Team for 5 years.  She also loves running cross-country for Boise High School.  She is excited to work with young skiers and will help Jessica keep it fun and organized for the Devos this season! Mary’s favorite racing moment was sprinting through a gauntlet of moose in Jackson Hole. In the off-season, she can be seen frequenting baseball parks around the Northwest, in hopes of catching a homerun ball.

Wax/Race Coach:

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Mike Matteson

Mike grew up skiing for Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation and competed at several Junior National Cross Country Ski Championships for the Intermountain Team, with top five and top ten finishes. He is a graduate of The Community School, has skied and studied at Alaska Pacific University in Anchorage and is now a pre-med student at Boise State University.  Mike has great rapport with young skiers. His nickname, “Glue,” says it all. Mike’s knowledge of the distinctly different Intermountain race venues will be a real asset this season.

BBNT Coaches 2010-2011

Thursday, January 21st, 2010
Jessica Smith-Blockley, Patrick Harper, Kevin Heglund, Mike Matteson, Mary Corrick

Jessica Smith-Blockley, Patrick Harper, Kevin Heglund, Mike Matteson, Mary Corrick

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