Coaching with Games: PART 1
Welcome to our 3-part Coaching with Games series! We’ll highlight skills, methods, and best practices for using games with your teams.
As NICA coaches, we… Read More »Coaching with Games: PART 1
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A new course for NICA head coaches (current and prospective)
NICA’s new Head Coach Course helps current and aspiring head coaches strengthen their leadership skills, improve team operations, and build inclusive, sustainable teams. The optional… Read More »A new course for NICA head coaches (current and prospective)
Game of the Month: Train Game
The Train Game helps student-athletes develop controlled braking, awareness, and trail etiquette through a fun group riding activity that teaches them to stop safely off… Read More »Game of the Month: Train Game
Belonging Doesn’t Happen by Accident
Belonging is about more than good intentions. Discover how coaches can foster inclusive team cultures through representation, culturally responsive coaching, and small, intentional actions that… Read More »Belonging Doesn’t Happen by Accident
Coaches Trailside Webinar: Hosted by Competitive Cyclist
Watch the recording of our last webinar, focused on trailside repairs, such as the essentials to carry on a day-to-day ride, flat tire fixes, and… Read More »Coaches Trailside Webinar: Hosted by Competitive Cyclist
When Success Starts to Feel Heavy
When winning starts to feel like an expectation, the joy of racing can turn into pressure. Here’s how coaches can celebrate success without letting results… Read More »When Success Starts to Feel Heavy
Build a Team Guidebook for Parents
Stop answering the same parent questions over and over. A Team Family Guidebook gives families one easy place to find everything they need to navigate… Read More »Build a Team Guidebook for Parents
Who Leads Matters
In this month’s The Trailhead article, we look at the power of visible female leadership and coaches from diverse backgrounds, how intentional succession planning strengthens… Read More »Who Leads Matters
Feature Resource: Supporting your Team for NICA Regionals
The 2026 NICA Regional Events are coming! Time for your team to prepare! For most who will be attending, it’s a lot of “new”—new trails,… Read More »Feature Resource: Supporting your Team for NICA Regionals
NICA x Rudy Project: Local Leaders Spring Giveaway Winners
This spring, we partnered with Rudy Project for another Local Leaders Giveaway. One of our winners was Rebekah from North State Composite.
New IMBA Trail Champion course for NICA coaches
IMBA has created a new course to help NICA coaches learn how to turn their passion for mountain biking into lasting trail access for their… Read More »New IMBA Trail Champion course for NICA coaches