Nordiq Canada Appoints Stefan Thomson as Head Coach of the Senior National Ski Team

Nordiq Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of Stefan Thomson as Head Coach of the Senior National Ski Team.

Thomson joins Nordiq Canada following eight successful seasons as Head Coach of Sweden’s women’s national cross-country ski team. Over the course of his coaching career, he has helped guide athletes to 43 championship medals and 277 World Cup podium finishes while leading teams through two Olympic Games and four FIS Nordic World Ski Championships. A licensed sports physiotherapist, Thomson brings extensive combined expertise in physiology, athlete development, and high-performance leadership.

“I am honoured to join Nordiq Canada at such an exciting time,” said Thomson. “Canada has talented athletes, committed coaches and dedicated staff, and I believe there is tremendous potential to build on that foundation. I’m looking forward to working alongside the team to create a high-performance environment where athletes can challenge the best in the world and consistently perform at their highest potential.”

“Stefan is one of the most accomplished and respected high-performance coaches in international cross-country skiing, and we are thrilled to welcome him to Nordiq Canada,” said Beckie Scott, Chief Executive Officer of Nordiq Canada. “Stefan’s broad expertise in high performance training and cross-country skiing, together with his proven track record at the highest level of the sport, make him an outstanding fit to lead our national program. We are so excited for what lies ahead under his leadership.”

Thomson will work closely with athletes, coaches and integrated support staff as he leads the Senior National Cross-Country Ski Team into the next phase of its high-performance program.