Tips for creating ride groups
Creating ride groups that match the ability, goals, and social needs of your student-athletes can be a challenge – here are some tips and strategies!
Ask your riders: Are you practice-ready?
Share this template letter with your teams to ensure riders know what is expected before their first practice.
Coeus: What Makes a Great Coach?
Many of us have a favorite coach, teacher, or other influential adult from our youth who was able to connect with us and provided support… Read More »Coeus: What Makes a Great Coach?
LOVE YOUR BIKE: ABCDE Bike Check Basics
PLUS: A printable ABCDE handout for your student-athletes! Check out NICA’s best practices for creating an enjoyable ride by starting with a functional and safe… Read More »LOVE YOUR BIKE: ABCDE Bike Check Basics
Data for Coaches
At the end of each NICA season we send out a survey to all coaches, parents, and student-athletes. The 2022 fall end of season survey… Read More »Data for Coaches
Emergency Action Plans: The Basics
The purpose of an EAP is to help coaches identify, mitigate and manage the risk concerns of each practice venue. Assessing each venue with a… Read More »Emergency Action Plans: The Basics
Building Team Culture during the start of your season
Teams take time to form and build. Coaches need to respect that building process and help guide athletes through the process. The start of each… Read More »Building Team Culture during the start of your season
Celebrate National Trails Day
National Trails Day is coming up on June 3rd! Find out how you can get your team involved and give back to your local singletrack.
Meet the Coach: Heather Weirich
“NICA is a community that cheers each other on. No matter where you come from, no matter what team jersey you wear, people will cheer… Read More »Meet the Coach: Heather Weirich
Love Your Bike: Wash your bike like a pro!
Our LOVE YOUR BIKE series provides tips from our partners, and practical resources that coaches can share with student-athletes. Check out how having a clean… Read More »Love Your Bike: Wash your bike like a pro!