FXC Prep and Comp Programs

The FXC Prep and Comp programs provide year-round training opportunities for middle school and high school skiers with goals that range from racing their first Besh Cups, to making the varsity team of their school, to success on a world stage.

FXC Prep

The FXC Prep program is designed for middle school skiers who are excited about training and racing, and want to continue to build their skills in a team environment.  Prep is the next progression beyond Devo+, before Comp.  This program includes multiple weekly training sessions and race support. This program has a strong emphasis on developing the fundamentals, teamwork, having fun, and learning more about the process of ski training and racing.

Prep Winter

Our winter session runs from November to mid-April and takes a break during the holidays.

Prep Schedule 

  • Wednesday 3:30 – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 3:30 -5:00 PM
  • Saturday 9:30 – 11:30 AM*
  • Sunday 1:00 – 4:00 PM*Saturday practices will often be races.

Pricing

Prep Winter: $1,400 

FXC Comp

FXC Comp is a full-service nordic ski training and racing program for high school athletes.  We offer multiple weekly training sessions, plus individual follow-up for goal meetings, training reviews, personalized strength training programs, assistance with ski selection, and race support.  The Comp program is designed to work in conjunction with high school training and racing.

Comp Winter

Our winter session runs from November to mid-April and takes a break during the holidays.

Comp Schedule:

  • Tuesday 5:00 – 6:15 PM
  • Wednesday 5:00 – 6:15 PM
  • Saturday 9:30 – 11:30 AM* and 5:00 – 6:15 PM Strength Training
  • Sunday 1:00 – 4:00 PM*Saturday practices will often be races.

Pricing

Comp Winter: $1,500

COVID-19 POLICY

While many state mandates have now been lifted, NSCF is committed to keeping athletes, their families, and the greater Fairbanks community safe and healthy. We plan to continue practicing social distancing and follow much of the CDC’s recommendations.

To address the current challenges, FXC

  • We will only host outdoor classes and limited indoor classes for older athletes.
  • Offer hand sanitizer anywhere the touching shared surfaces occurs.
  • We require masks to be worn when closer than 6 feet to others.

NEW THIS YEAR

Current membership in the Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks is now required to participate in all NSCF-sanctioned programs. To register for FXC, you must be logged in to the website and have a current membership with the NSCF.  

FXC Coaches

Scroll through to see this years FXC Coaching staff

Jeff Tucker

Jeff is the newest member of the FXC team.  Jeff grew up ski racing in Vermont.  He went on to ski and run for Colby College (Maine), graduating in 2016 with a degree in environmental science, and returned to assistant coach his alma mater the year after graduation.  He went on to coach for three winters as the assistant with the Harvard University Nordic Ski Team.  In 2019, Jeff returned to Vermont to coach at the Craftsburty Outdoor Center.  In addition to being a ski coach,  Jeff has coached running and mountain biking programs, and managed Acadia National Park’s trail stewardship program for several summers.  In his spare time Jeff loves trail building, doing wheelies, and running very long distances.

Tjarn Bross

Tjarn Bross is one of this year’s assistant coaches, in charge of our Devo program. She has been a part of FXC as an athlete since its early days and began coaching 3 years ago!

Tobias Albrigtsen

Tobias is another FXC assistant coach, starting his fourth year of coaching with the club. Tobias has a long background in skiing and coaching, skiing for Boulder, and going on to coach for CXC and ASC. He is also the Lathrop Ski team Head Coach!

Jordan Laker-Morris

This is Jordan’s second year as an FXC coach, and he will be assisting with the Devo team. Jordan has skied for FXC for several years, as well as volunteer coached with Jr. Nordics.

Warren Rosholt

Warren is an FXC ski and biathalon coach.

QUESTIONS?

Contact Jeff Tucker
coachfxc@nscfairbanks.org