Career
Matthias Ahrens had an active career as a German cross-country skier and biathlete between 1978 and 1984. After his active career as an athlete he became a Cross-Country Ski and Biathlon coach. He is a chartered professional coach certified at the NCCP level 5.
He is also an internationally certified IFMGA Mountain Guide and ISIA level 4 certified Ski instructor.
In 2012 Ahrens was appointed as Head coach of the Canadian National Biathlon team
