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HOUGHTON, Mich. - Michigan Tech men’s Nordic ski coach Joe Haggenmiller collected another award for the 2009 season being named NCAA Central Region Coach of the Year. This marked the first time that he was awarded this honor. Haggenmiller was also named Central Collegiate Ski Association Coach of the Year in 2009.

“The team deserves the bulk of the honor for this award,” said Haggenmiller. “They did they hard work to bring our team to a new level.”

This award also recognizes the program that produces the most success at the regional and national meet.

“Many teams struggled at the end of the year, but we were able to ski the most consistent.”

“I am really proud of the work Joe and assistant coach Jason Cork have done with the ski team,” said Michigan Tech Athletic Director Suzanne Sanregret. “The team is competitive not only in the region but at the national level as well.”