In a wonderful affirmation of Rob's leadership of the CSU Jr program, USSA selected Rob as the domestic Coach of the Year! Below is the letter from USSA to Rob. Congratulations to Rob for his vision, hard work, unbounded enthusiasm and leadership! And, he sets a high bar for leaning on poles.......
April 20, 2012
Rob Bradlee
Cambridge Sports Union
34 Bond St.
Reading, MA 01867
Re: USSA Cross Country Domestic Coach of the Year
Dear Rob,
I want to congratulate you on having been selected to receive the 2012 USSA Cross Country
Domestic Coach of the Year Award. USSA Coach of the Year Awards are made in each sport to a
USSA staff or USSA Competition Club coach based on outstanding contribution to either the domestic
program or international program, resulting in high-level performance of his or her athletes in domestic
or international competition during the past season. Each USSA Sport Committee makes selections.
The sport committee provided the following for your nomination, “Rob is the Head Cross-Country Ski
Coach for the Cambridge Sports Union located in the greater Boston area. Rob and his CSU program
have this season, and in previous years, placed multiple skiers on the top of our junior podiums and
densely populated the top places of our junior championships and rankings. Rob’s program has
prepared skiers for the World Junior Championships, Scandinavian Cup and every place juniors can
qualify. The visible top results come from an open pool of talent and enthusiasm under Rob’s
outstanding direction and leadership.
Rob’s CSU club program has no significant elite/senior program. All leadership, inspiration and
mentorship are directed inside-up; where can this group go? This is truly pioneering in the spirit of
what development is all about."
You are to be congratulated on your commitment to your sport and the leadership your provide to the
development of your athletes.
Your award will be presented during the USSA Congress 2012 at our Chairman’s Awards Dinner,
Friday at 6:30 p.m., May 11 at the Park City Marriott. I hope that you and a guest will be able to join
us for the presentation. If not, we will ensure that your award is sent to you.
Please RSVP to Suzette whether or not you or a representative will be there to receive the award via
return e-mail or call 435.647.2074.
Again, our congratulations!
Sincerely,
Bill Marolt
President & CEO
