Academy Coaching Team
Nikki Gilman
Program Director
Nikki Gilman Info
Hometown: Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin, USA
Years with the Academy: 5th year
Education: BS in Exercise Physiology and BA in Philosophy from The College of St. Scholastica, Duluth, MN.
Coaching Background:Bogus Basin Nordic Team (Boise, ID) Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation (Sun Valley, ID) Kimberley Nordic Club (Kimberley, BC).
Favourite Place to Ski: Korkki Nordic (Duluth, MN)
Robin McKeever
High Performance Coach
Robin McKeever Info
Hometown: Canmore, AB
Years with the Academy: 3rd year
Coaching Background: ChPC 17 years National Team Coach, PLY & OLY 4 years Head Coach, Foothills Nordic Ski Club
Favourite Place to Ski: Kananaskis Country
Awards:
- Canadian Governor General, Meritorious Service Medal (Civil) 2016
- 2 x Tim Frick Canadian Coach of the Year Award (2018, 2022)
- Inducted in the Canadian Disability Hall of Fame
Jouni Pitkänen
High Performance Coach
Jouni Pitkänen Info
Hometown: Toivala, Finland
Years with the Academy: 3rd year 2022/24, 2026
Education: BS in Sports Studies
Coaching Background: Finnish U18 National Team, University Program Coach at Lapland Sport Academy, Development Coach / Assistant Coach Oly at Nordiq Canada
Favourite Place to Ski: Saariselkä, Finland
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