Stephen Novosad is responsible for designing and delivering coach development training across Canada. Novosad is a passionate, knowledgeable and enthusiastic instructor who has 40 years of coaching experience.

Stephen facilitated a coach development workshop at North Highlands Nordic, in 2023. Stephen brought an infectious energy to the camp along with incredible knowledge of ski technique.  Everyone came away with big new insights about technique and approaches to coaching. Learn more about this special experience and participant feedback (click here).

Linda Murray is a dedicated, lifelong ski enthusiast and volunteer, at North Highlands Nordic. Murray has coached every age group to ski over the past several decades, including working with provincial team athletes.

An accomplished skier, she has competed at numerous Nova Scotia Provincials, loppets, and came second in her age group at the 1998 Canadian Birke Ski Festival. Murray is the recipient of Nordiq Canada’s 2018 Firth Award.

Additionally, Murray has been recognized as CCNS Volunteer of the Year and Official of the Year, numerous years. You will thoroughly enjoy learning the technical aspects of skiing from Linda, and you will be sure to enjoy her company during this workshop.

John Cameron is a welcoming cross-country ski instructor, who has dedicated countless hours to our sport in numerous roles, including: instructing, racing in provincial and national races – including the Canadian Ski Marathon, various leadership roles, and raising two daughters who are nationally competitive skiers.

An articulate communicator, John connects with each participant, and provides meaningful technical ski advice. John has honed his ski technique through years of practice, participating in advanced lessons, and attending coaching workshops – he provides excellent demonstrations of technically correct cross-country ski movements for classic and skate disciplines.

John was named as our Lifetime Achievement Award recipient for his years of dedication to cross-country skiing.

You will have the opportunity to learn from one of our province’s lifelong volunteers – and all-round encouraging person. John is a member of Scotia XC Ski Club.

John Graham is a lifelong winter sports enthusiast, John Graham recently relocated to Cape Breton from Goose Bay, Labrador, where he spent 36 years. His passion for skiing led him to become a Community Coach for the Birch Brook Nordic Ski Club’s Jackrabbit Club in 2010. In 2019, he stepped into the role of head coach, actively recruiting new coaches, organizing training camps, and leading professional development workshops.

In 2021, John furthered his coaching expertise by training as a Community Coaching Learning Facilitator. This qualification enabled him to train Jackrabbit coaches in Labrador, sharing his knowledge and inspiring the next generation of skiers.

Since moving to Cape Breton in 2024, John has joined the Cape Breton Nordic, where he volunteers as a groomer, instructor, and board member. His dedication to the sport and his community continues to make a positive impact on the local skiing scene.

David Hubley is a long-standing cross-country ski coach for Scotia XC Ski Club. A physical education teacher with more than 33 years experience, David has dedicated a lifetime to sharing the value of sports with others.

He brings enthusiasm to every learning opportunity and works to create a positive and social environment with all the groups he instructs.

David attends regional coaching and skiing workshops to continue learning, and contribute to the growth of our greater ski community – he thoroughly enjoys spending time on snow with positive like-minded ski enthusiasts.

He has been awarded the SNS Support4Sport Coach of the Year Award, and the Cleve’s Impact Coach of the Month Award. David is also a member of the CCNS Board of Directors, overseeing coaching development for the province.

Michelle Richards is a passionate, highly enthusiastic, and outgoing member of our Nova Scotia ski community. She worked as a CCNS Ski Ambassador last year, and many participants benefited from her skiing expertise, across Cape Breton Island.

She received her first set of cross-country skis at the age of four, and continued to ski in both classic and skate techniques as a member of her secondary school nordic team.

A seasoned instructor, Michelle has taught many generations, and thousands of people to surf, for over 20 years. We are thrilled to have Michelle attending this camp as an instructor.