CEC Coaches and Volunteers

Learn more about our coaches and volunteers here:

Head Coach Tim Stark

Tim Stark has been coaching nordic skiing since 2007 and is a social studies teacher at Cloquet High School. Outside of working and coaching Tim enjoys spending time exploring the outdoor opportunities in North East MN with his wife and kids (age 5 and 2).

Skiing since: Age 3

Favorite Ski Trail/s: Korkki or the Central Gunflint Ski Trails

Assistant Coach Ann Gustafson

I began nordic skiing in the Wilds Of Bemidji's backwoods at the tender age of 2. It was always one of (and still is) a great family adventure. I enjoy combining teaching, my love of skiing  and being outside in nature. I teach 6th grade (mostly) Science at CMS, Mother of 2 amazing daughters, wife of Gus (Chris). In my spare time I mountain bike, enjoy music,  local  governance saving cats (ha) and growing things like blueberries at our Leaning Barn Farm. 

 Favorite Ski Trails :Jay Cooke State Park : Spruce, Upperlake, Lost Lake Bear Chase 

Assistant Coach Anneliese Braaten

Anneliese Braaten is a 6th-grade reading teacher at Cloquet Middle School. She also enjoys participating in community band, playing piano, and spending time outside. She started skiing with her family at a young age and is excited to now coach the sport. 

Favorite Ski Trails: Saint Mary's University Trails in Winona and Giants Ridge

Volunteer Coach Ben Croft

Volunteer Coach Chris (Gus) Gustafson