Dave McCahill
By Brittany Moorehead
Harvard graduate and Lake Placid native, Dave McCahill joined forces with National Sports Academy this year as a dorm parent and teacher of Environmental Science. In Dave Wenn’s, NSA’s head of school, quest for not only a dorm parent but a substitute teacher, McCahill appeared to be the answer to his never-ending prayers. With his Nordic skiing background and his focus on Environmental Science and Public Policy in college, Dave was the perfect candidate to fill this position.
His opportunity to attend Northwood as a skier during his high school years familiarized him with and helped him to understand the demands placed on the student-athletes at NSA. He was able to balance his schoolwork while participating in his sport in high school, which carried over into college. While at Harvard University, he captained the cross-country ski team during his senior year. McCahill recognizes the benefits of being a student-athlete, such as being more prepared and developing time management skills. He is looking forward to getting to know the students really well and helping them both athletically and academically. Dave stated, “I enjoy being involved in helping kids pursue their goals.” With his positive and inspiring attitude, he should motivate the students to achieve each and every one of their goals this year.
Upon former Environmental teacher, Kelly Carter’s return from maternity leave, Dave will move on to coach ski jumping and cross-country skiing full time.
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| Courtesy of Harvard Skiing Dave McCahill - Eastern Cup Sprint. |
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