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