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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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
GRiT is not what you think it is
Girls’ rides, GRiT Give it a Go events, league programs, recruiting more girls, or crafts at the GRiT tent during race weekends can all be… Read More »GRiT is not what you think it is
Line Up (off- and on-the-bike versions)
The classic game of Line Up is a fun, no-setup-needed game to promote problem solving and working together as a group.
Mechanicals & Maintenance
The best parts of NICA practices are watching student-athletes tackle new challenges, rolling down swooping singletrack, and experiencing the joy of bikes together.