Green Mountain Valley School (GMVS) has hired Brandon Herhusky as its next Nordic program director. Herhusky joins GMVS from the University of New Hampshire where he spent the past year serving as their assistant Nordic coach and is pursuing his master’s degree in Kinesiology. Prior to UNH, he worked in club settings at Sugar Bowl Academy, Eastern Massachusetts Cross Country Skiing (EMXC), and perennial powerhouse Mansfield Nordic (MNC) as well as in the competitive collegiate environments of Harvard University and the University of Vermont. Throughout his coaching career, Herhusky has worked with aspiring athletes of all ages; he served as a U18 coach and wax tech at Junior Nationals, and for the U.S. National Team in February 2023 in Jyvaskyla, Finland.
A ski academy graduate himself, Herhuysky holds a B.S. from the University of Alaska where he also participated as a member of their Nordic ski team before pursuing his coaching career. His experience as both a coach and student-athlete at Sugar Bowl Academy, provides him with a firsthand understanding of the transformative impact academy environments can have on young athletes. Brandon’s coaching philosophy is rooted in physiology, athlete wellness, and a team-first approach that emphasizes long-term athlete development and positive team culture.
“Brandon’s passion for developing student-athletes both on and off the trails makes him a perfect fit for GMVS,” said Tracy Keller, GMVS head of school. “His commitment to fostering a positive team culture and long-term growth is aligned with our mission to help each athlete reach their full potential.”
He will be joining the Nordic coaching team alongside Kat Derrick and Mikaela Paluszek, further strengthening the depth and expertise of the program.
