The University of Colorado didn't look far to find the ski program's new head Nordic coach.
On Tuesday, longtime assistant coach and former Buffaloes national champion Jana Weinberger was named CU's new Nordic coach. She replaces Bruce Cranmer, who earlier this summer announced his retirement (effective July 1) after 18 years. Weinberger has been an assistant on the Buffs' staff for 11 years. A search for her replacement as an assistant coach is underway.
During her time as an assistant, Weinberger helped CU finish first or second in Nordic points eight times at the NCAA championships. The Buffs led the Nordic points race in 2008, 2010, 2013, and 2015.