Sisu Nordic Ski Foundation has an incredibly talented and experienced team of coaches to led the junior skiers.

Ahvo Taipale

Ahvo Taipale brings vast experience to the program. He started the Finn Sisu Training Program 19 years ago. Ahvo has coached at all levels from little kids to college students and even olympians. He is a great motivator and pushes the athletes to make the most of their training.

Michael Nightingale

Michael Nightingale (Program Director) is in his forth year with Finn Sisu. Mike was an elite skier before coaching the Division I ski teams of St. Lawrence University, St. Olaf College and Carleton for close to a decade. No matter what level, he loves helping skiers reach their full potential.

Ben Popp

Ben Popp is in his seventh year with  Sisu Skiers. He has coached for over 13 years and enjoys coaching high school beginners as much as he enjoys coaching National Champion ski teams. Ben has coached the ski teams of Carleton, Saint Mary’s, and Visitation. He has the energy and enthusiasm to motivate anyone.

Kris Hansen

Kris Hansen has worked with the Finn Sisu Junior program for over 10 years. She is head coach for the Stillwater High School. Among her many accomplishments, Kris was the top Junior skier in the country during her racing days.

Greg Weier

Greg Weier has been with Sisu Skiers on and off since the ‘90s. Greg has worked in the business for 20+ years and is currently the head coach of the Mahtomedi ski team as well. Greg bring experience and passoion for the sport.

Kevin Brochman

Kevin Brochman, Coaches Juniors and Masters for Sisu. Before coaching, Kevin was a member on the 1984 and 1988 US Olympic Teams as well as the 1989 US World Championship Team. In 1998 he was an Olympic Team coach for the US in Nagano, and in 2001, a World Junior Team coach for the US. Besides coaching for Sisu, Kevin is currently the head coach of the Roseville High School Nordic Ski Team.