Tiffany Kirkbride brings the fun in Ohio
“My favorite thing about coaching is seeing riders progress and gain confidence. We are all learning together. I keep coaching because I love getting more… Read More »Tiffany Kirkbride brings the fun in Ohio
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Changes to NICA’s Leaders’ Summit Requirements
Starting in 2023, the full NICA Leaders’ Summit (online and in person) will change from 5 required sessions to 4 required sessions. A completed NICA… Read More »Changes to NICA’s Leaders’ Summit Requirements
The Impossible Climb
Use “The Impossible Climb” at practice after you have taught all of NICA’s 101 climbing skills, and have given your student-athletes an opportunity to attempt… Read More »The Impossible Climb
The Essential nature of Free Play & Bikes
Many of us grew up riding bikes in our neighborhoods with friends. Maybe we built jumps or rode all the way to the local gas… Read More »The Essential nature of Free Play & Bikes
Nutrition basics for coaches
Nutrition around training can seem like a daunting, complex issue. There are recommendations everywhere saying you need “this product” or “that product”. How do coaches… Read More »Nutrition basics for coaches
Coeus: Connecting Training Zones & Injury Prevention
As coaches, we know crashes are inevitable. Part of our duty is to try and mitigate risk as much as possible. We can approach this… Read More »Coeus: Connecting Training Zones & Injury Prevention
Introducing: the Trailhead
With the launch of NICA’s new Trailhead site, we are stoked to share more stories, best practices, pro-tips, and proud moments from our NICA coach… Read More »Introducing: the Trailhead
Building Impact with a Teen Trail Corps Coach
Teen Trail Corps has proven that NICA student-athletes and coaches are out advocating for and working on their local trails. The NICA community put in… Read More »Building Impact with a Teen Trail Corps Coach
Bear, Salmon, Mosquito
An off-the-bike, chase-style game that has athletes thinking on their feet, smiling, bonding…and sprinting!
Crafting your Athlete-Centered Coach Philosophy
Do you remember your favorite coach? It’s amazing to think of how impactful coaches can be in our lives. Even years later (or decades, for… Read More »Crafting your Athlete-Centered Coach Philosophy