Annika Martell named GRP Ski Coach

Martell racing at NENSA club relays, Saturday, March 28, 2026 in Craftsbury. Photo - Phil Belena

We’re pleased to announce that Annika Martell has been named the Head Ski Coach for the Craftsbury Green Racing Project (GRP). Annika, a Minnesota native, came east to ski for Colby College, where she captained the team and was recognized for inspirational leadership before graduating with a degree in economics and environmental science. Following graduation, Annika dove into a broad array of coaching roles, including interning with the US Biathlon Association, coaching juniors at Ford Sayre and the Berkshire Nordic Ski Club, and assistant coaching elite-level summer athletes at the Stratton Mountain School T2 Team. Annika was the assistant coach at Williams College for four years, during which time she also worked two stints as a Trail to Gold Fellow with the US Ski Team and was also a two-time member of the wax staff for Team New England at Junior Nationals. Most recently, Annika has served as the Head Nordic Coach at St. Michael’s College, which has seen highly competitive results under her leadership. Annika’s skills and accolades aren’t limited to skiing, either: she’s also a certified weightlifting coach (and coached strength and conditioning at Williams), has experience in finance and operations management for farmers markets, and has a Master's degree in Sports Business from Drexel University.

Welcome aboard, Annika! We’re so excited to add some green to your wardrobe.

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