Men's & Women's Cross Country Running
Coach: Will Andresen
Will Andresen has been a competitive runner and skier for most of his life. In high school, he ran track and cross-country, setting a high school record in the 3200 meters. In college, Andresen was a member of the Northern Michigan University Ski Team, serving as team captain in his Senior year. While at Northern, he qualified for the NCAA National Championships and was the lead-off skier on the NCSA National Champion relay team. Andresen continues to pursue his duel passions for running and skiing. He is a wave 1 Birkie skier and a 2:51 marathoner. Currently, Andresen is training for his second 100 mile trail run this summer.
“I’m very excited about the opportunity to coach this new team. My coaching philosophy will be to create individual training and racing programs to meet the specific background, talents and goals of each athlete.”
Gogebic Community College - located in Ironwood, Michigan - has created a new men’s and women’s Cross-Country running team for the 2009 season!
The team will compete in a collegiate cross-country running meet across the upper Midwest.
All travel expenses, entry fees and team uniforms will be covered by the college.
Runners will also have the opportunity to compete on Gogebic’s new Nordic ski team.
"I am thrilled you are adding a team up there. We need
more JC teams in this country to promote the sport at ALL levels."
Gary Wilson
Head Women's Cross Country Coach
University of Minnesota
2009 Tentative Schedule
| Date | Meet | Location |
|---|---|---|
| August 28 | U.P. Collegiate Cross-Country Opener | Houghton, MI |
| September 1 | Northland College Invitational | Ashland, WI |
| September 12 | University of Minnesota Duluth Invitational | Duluth, MN |
| September 26 | Roy Griak Invitational | Minneapolis, MN |
| October 9 | U.P. Championships | Marquette, MI |
| November 8 | NJCAA National Championships | TBA |
Interested in becoming a Student-Athlete at Gogebic Community College? Fill out this form.
Will Andresen, Coach
Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Running and Nordic Ski Teams
Gogebic Community College
104 E. Harding Avenue
Ironwood, MI 49938
906-932-2064 (home)
715-561-2695 (work)