Bonnie Fuller Kask Duluth East Nordic (pictured with her husband and assistant coach, Dave Kask)

Nomination for Head Coach of the year for 2006-2007

I, Dave Johnson, nominate Bonnie Kask for the coach of the year for section seven and the state of Minnesota. Bonnie shares a love of skiing, coaching and competition with all on her team.  She works countless hours preparing the team and skiers for the highest level of competition.  Bonnie provides a level of coaching to her team that is only equaled at the college level.  Bonnie coaches at the high school and USSA level.  Bonnie is involved in coaching rowing in the summer.  Bonnie coaches track in the spring as well. 

Every team in our section benefits from the leadership that Bonnie provides.  She opens up her yearly trip to West Yellowstone to all skiers from the region, Bonnie hosts numerous races throughout the season, Bonnie helps smaller teams obtain needed equipment and she is a gracious winner.

Here are some facts about Bonnie Kask

Question Bonnie's Answer
Did you race in high school? No girls high school racing so she skied USSA and qualified for the Central Junior National team 4 times.  Was coached by Norm Oakvik 
Did you race in college? Raced for Lyndon State College for one year coached by Peter Davis.  Came back and skied on UMN club team for 4 years 
Do you race in citizen races? Specialized in racing marathons.  Won Mora Vasaloppet 58km 5 times in a row.  Won Ely Wilderness trek and Bemidji Finlandia 100 km and Korteloppet, Named to the US Marathon ski team,
First coaching position Robbinsdale High School 1978-1982 
Ski coaching highlights? State championship win in 2004
Section highlights

Boys Champions 5 times

Girls Champions 1  time

State highlights Boys: 1st - 2004, 2nd - 2005, 3rd - 2003, 4th-2006  Girls: 3rd -2006 
General Comments

Developed the West Yellowstone trip into a regional trip for high school skiers.

Continued the East tradition of welcoming all skiers to the team.