Piotr Henryk Bednarski, age **

**** ******* *** *****, ***********, MN 55419, 952/237-0765

Education

Cornell University, Ithaca, NY

BA 1988 Government, International Relations

Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR

Graduate course work in Biomechanics and Exercise Physiology, 1990-1991

St. Cloud State University, St Cloud, MN

Completed coursework for Masters Degree in Biomechanics, 1991-1993

Awards

U.S. Olympic Committee Development Coach of the Year- Biathlon, 1996

U.S. Olympic Committee Elite Coach of the Year- Biathlon, 2000

Allstate Insurance Company- Helping Hands Coaching Award- 2002 Olympics

Publications

Timing Study of the 1992 Winter Olympic 10km Biathlon Sprint

Mechanical Energy Analysis of Elite Cross Country Skiers at the 1992 Winter Olympics

Analysis of Poling Forces in Cross Country Skiing

Equipment Design

Prototype design of quick release ski pole strap for U.S. Biathlon Team, 1992-1994

Mentorship

Assistant to Steve Gaskill- Team Birke Ski Education Foundation. Elite cross country skiing

development program for junior and seniors, Minneapolis, MN, 1993-1995. Gaskill was

U.S. Head Nordic Combined Coach 1981-1985 and Head Cross Cross Country Coach

1989-1991.

Lactate and Metabolic Testing

Regular VO2 max and lactate profiles in laboratory.

Regular Blood Lactate testing using cocktail and lactate pro for field testing

Upper Body power testing- skiing specific test

Cycling Lactate Profile with Power Regulated Protocol

Lactate Field tests for xc skiing, cycling, running

Coaching Experience

Head Cross Country Skiing Coach, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 1988-1990

-developed and implemented training plan

-organized training camps and competition trips

-managed all aspects of team finances- fundraising, budgeting,

Conditioning Coach- Alpine Ski Team, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, 1990-1991

-developed and implemented strength and endurance training for Alpine Ski Team

Assistant Coach- Team Birke Ski Education Foundation, Minneapolis, MN 1993-1995

-conducted Master s Training group

-implemented training plan for elite junior and senior athletes

-managed product sales and fundraising

-ran training camps

Head Coach and Program Director, Minnesota Biathlon CODP, Minneapolis, MN, 1995-

present

-Founded and directed statewide biathlon program to develop junior and senior

athletes to achieve national and international success

-promoted and increased state and national visibility of biathlon through program

development, coaching clinics and recruiting events.

-Developed network of coaches and programs statewide.

-Developed several venues and biathlon clubs in Minnesota by creating programs,

overseeing physical site construction, and fundraising through grant writing and

sponsorship requests.

-Conceived and ran statewide events and wrote successful proposals for hosting

established state and national events.

-Head coach for Twin Cities biathlon program, with athletes achieving national and

international success in biathlon and cross country skiing competition.

-Implemented year round training plans and physiological monitoring for elite level

athletes

-Successful national and international record- qualified many athletes to US Olympic

and World Championship Teams. Minnesota Biathlon athletes have dominated the

US WUG and U.S. World Junior Championship teams since 1997. MN Biathlon

athletes have also competed at the World Junior Championships for Cross Country

Skiing

Junior Development Coach, U.S. Biathlon Team, 2001

-developed training plan for U.S. Junior Development Team

-conducted training camps

Assistant Junior Coach for international competition trips, U.S. Biathlon Team

World Junior Biathlon Championships, 1996, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2005

World University Games 1997, 1999

Winter Youth Olympic Games 2012

Head Coach, Go Training -2004-2012

-run xc ski programs for masters, juniors and elite seniors

-write detailed annual training plans for athletes in the sports of xc skiing, mtb

racing, triathlon and distance running

-conduct lactate profile testing for xc skiers, cyclists and runners

-conduct lectures on all aspects of endurance sport for coaches and athletes

Director of Athlete Development, US Biathlon Association, 2006 to present

-Chair of International Competition Committee- set criteria for international teams

-handle logistics for Junior and Senior Team at Olympic Training Centers

-Technical Delegate and race facilitator for annual domestic biathlon events

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Head Coach, Loppet Nordic Racing, Loppet Foundation, Minneapolis, MN, 2012- present

-run year round xc ski programs from ages 8-12, 13-18, and adult

-hire and manage coaching staff

-venue development and long term planning for Theodore Wirth Winter Rec.Area

Other Work Experience:

Graduate Teaching Assistant, St Cloud State University, Department of Heath and Physical

Education

-taught and developed curriculum for undergrad physical education classes-

resistance training, ice skating, ultimate Frisbee

-assisted with a variety of exercise physiology and biomechanics research projects

Graduate Research Assistant, Oregon State University, Department of Health and Physical

Education

-assisted with a variety of exercise physiology and biomechanics research projects

-validated performance of laboratory testing equipment

-analyzed data for back-testing protocols

High School Teacher, Cascadilla High School, Ithaca, NY 1988-1990

-taught English, ESL, and European History to 9th and 10th graders

-taught Physical Education classes

Athletic Experience

Cross Country Skiing- NCAA Div 1 collegiate racing,

4 time National Masters XC Skiing Champion 2005

1st place Classic 42km 2004 Mora Vassalopet, 47th 2005 Birke

Biathlon- 2004, 2008 Master s National Champion, ranked 16th 1994 Olympic Trials

Road and Trail Running- regular competitor in local 5km to marathon distance. Especially

competitive in trail running. 5th place 2000, 2002 Voyageur Trail Marathon

Mountain Biking- regular competitor in local mountain bike competitions, 58th in 2010

Chequamengon 40

Rowing- Collegiate experience, Cornell University, lightweight crew

Dualthlon/Triathlon- occasional competitor

Auto Road Racing- competitor in local competitions

Event Organizing

Athlete Compound Coordinator, 2002 Winter Olympics, Soldier Hollow

Chief of Competition

-USSA North American Super Tour, Mt Itasca, MN 2004, 2005

-U.S. Junior Biathlon Trials, Mt Itasca, MN 2002-2008

-U.S. Summer Biathlon National Championships, Mt Itasca, MN 2003

Chief of Course

-City of Lakes Loppet, largest urban ski race North America 2003-2006

-Junior Olympics, Junior National Championships 2011

Series Coordinator for Minnesota Summer and Winter Biathlon Series 1996-2008

Venue Development and Consulting

Elk River Biathlon Complex, Elk River, MN 1996-present

- trail, range, and building development

Mt. Itasca Biathlon and Cross Country Venue, Coleraine, MN 2001-present

-trail, range and building development

-snow making installation

-grant writing and fundraising

-event solicitation

Greystone Biathlon and Cross Country Stadium, St. Cloud, MN 2003-present

-range and stadium development

-grant writing and fundraising

References:

Dr. Steve Gaskill, Professor of Exercise Physiology, University of Montana, ex Head Coach,

U.S. Cross Country Ski Team, abp66r@r.postjobfree.com

Dr. Dave Bacharach, Professor of Exercise Physiology, St. Cloud State University, St.

Cloud, MN, abp66r@r.postjobfree.com, 320/255-3105

Cory Salmela, Head Junior National Team Coach, U.S. Biathlon Team 1995-2003,

abp66r@r.postjobfree.com, 218/724-0801

Andy Erickson, 1998 Olympic Team- Biathlon, abp66r@r.postjobfree.com, 262/377-9495

Doug Scott, President, MN Biathlon Association, abp66r@r.postjobfree.com, 651/698-3019

Travel and Languages

Fluent in Polish

Extensive travel in Eastern and Western Europe, Middle East and Far East

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