Julien Bordes has an illustrious athletic career as a former nationally-ranked cross-country skier, competing internationally for seven years and representing four professional teams. Originally from Tahoe City, California, he pursued a B.A. in Psychology at Alaska Pacific University, simultaneously competing for the university's prestigious Nordic Elite team.

Transitioning from athlete to co-head coach, Julien significantly contributed to his hometown's Tahoe Cross Country (TXC) Nordic program. He leads the Tahoe Endurance comp team alongside co-head coach Quinn Lehmkuhl. Julien is also a co-founder of CoeLab, an innovative athlete data management platform to empower teams to reach their full potential.

Known for his contagious enthusiasm and genuine passion for coaching, Julien is dedicated to instilling a profound love for the sport in his athletes.