JOHNSON, Vt.-The Northern Vermont University-Johnson women's triathlon program and Head Coach Kim Loeffler announced the commitment of Ava Sandberg this past week. Sandberg will be a dual sport athlete at NVU-Johnson competing for both women's triathlon and women's track & field under Head Coach Shawn Woods. 

Sandberg comes to Northern Vermont University-Johnson from South Burlington, Vermont and South Burlington High School. When arrived at NVU-Johnson Sandberg will pursue a degree in Biology. "I chose Northern Vermont University because I love Vermont", said Sandberg. "The size of the institution and the resources that NVU offers is really what I was looking for in a college or university.

Sandberg was a multi-sport athlete at South Burlington High School where she was a member of the girls' varsity cross-country team and indoor & outdoor track team for four straight years. Sandberg has notable accomplishments at SBHS as a Vermont state finalist in the 300m hurdles and high jump in 2019. 

Head Coach Kim Loeffler and Sandberg already have a strong relationship due to Loeffler coaching Sandberg at the interscholastic level earlier in her career. "I am super excited to run for Kim again", stated Sandberg. "She's an amazing coach that has helped shape me as an athlete". 

Ava Sandberg is excited to continue her academic and athletic career at NVU-Johnson and join the athletic family as a Badger this upcoming fall. "I am really pumped to be joining the athletic family at NVU, I love the team spirit and sportsmanship that a team brings and am thrilled to be able to be part of the Badger family".

The Northern Vermont University-Johnson triathlon program will announce future commitments in the near future.