Please help me in giving a big WELCOME to our newest MNC head coaches! We are very excited to welcome Liz Hollenbach and Michael Stearns to leadership roles with Mansfield Nordic.
Liz has been involved with the club for many years contributing to BKL coaching, as well as having two children in the program. Michael recently returned to Vermont after nearly a decade of Nordic ski experience in the Midwest.
We are looking forward to heading into the 2023/2024 season with all three pillars of club coaching leadership (Head Masters Coach/Head BKL Coach/Head Junior Coach) held by three separate individuals for the first time in a few years!
Liz Hollenbach – Head BKL Coach
Liz oversees the MNC BKL programming alongside our youth program coaches and is completing her USSA Level 100 coaching certification.
After coaching at both St. Lawrence and University of Vermont, Liz became involved with the Vermont outdoor community in a number of ways, including directing the Nordic Center at Bolton Valley, Alpine Ski Patrolling at Bolton Valley, co-creating Sleepy Hollow Mtn Race, volunteering as a NENSA Women’s Day Coach and coaching MNC Masters for a couple years.
Liz skied for CVU and competed for the New England JN team. In college Liz was a 4-year member, captain of the St. Lawrence Nordic team and 2x NCAA Championships qualifier.
Michael Stearns – Head Masters Coach
Michael oversees all of MNC Masters programs.
After working in the Nordic ski industry in Minneapolis for 8 years doing race wax service and race ski selection, Michael returned to Vermont as Director of E-commerce and Digital Marketing for UnTapped.
During his time in the Minneapolis, Michael spent many years racing in the Midwest marathon circuit. His favorite races are the More Vasaloppet and the Noque.
Michael lives in Hinesburg with his partner Zoe and their two dogs (Bob and Keeley).
