Joshua Smullin - Skiing Coach - University of Utah Athletics

Joshua Smullin

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Skiing Assistant Nordic Coach

Assistant cross country ski coach Josh Smullin will join the team for the 2006 campaign after being a four-year letterwinner at the University of Colorado. This will be his first-year coaching and is expected to bring his expertise as a multiple time All-American at Mountain View High School. While at Colorado, he finished third in the 20-km freestyle at the Denver Invite and 13th in the 20-km FS at the 2002 NCAA Skiing Championships. He was also the recipient of the Athlete[apos]s Choice award by Colorado University Sports People of the Year (CUSPY) in [apos]03. The Bend, Oregon, native was also a multiple time Academic All-American and dean[apos]s list honoree. He comes to the team after graduating from Colorado with a bachelor[apos]s degree in kinesiology and psychology, and is currently pursuing a master[apos]s degree in sport and exercise psychology at the U. [quote]I feel very lucky and honored to have the chance to coach such a talented group of athletes and work with such a great staff,[quote] says Smullin. [quote]We will all work very hard to bring home the National Championships this year.[quote]