Knee Tag
Knee tag is a high energy game to play with your team once you’ve all become acquainted and are ready to have some silly fun.
Celebrating Graduating Seniors
Graduation is quickly approaching! Don’t forget to take the opportunity to celebrate the graduating seniors on your team.
Seven preseason event ideas to get your season started right
From bike rodeos to trail work, there are lots of cool ideas out there for preseason events you can plan for your team. Check them out here!
Ring Toss
Test your timing, coordination, and bike-body separation with Ring Toss—land an inner tube on a target while riding past! Turn it into a relay, add challenges, and get the whole team in on the fun!
Behavior Management for NICA Teams
The Behavior Management for NICA Teams guide is your go-to resource for fostering a positive, inclusive team environment. Packed with practical strategies, it’s designed to help coaches confidently manage behavior and support every athlete’s success.
Put a lid on it!
Helmet safety isn’t just a seasonal topic—it’s a year-round priority. Whether you’re choosing, replacing, or adjusting a helmet, these key tips will help ensure optimal protection and comfort.
Canva Design Resources for Teams
Did you know that NICA has a Canva library of pre-made templates for your mountain bike teams?
From postcards to yard signs, flyers to social media posts, and even business cards that are perfect to carry along on a ride in your hip pack — we’ve got a wide range of templates to get you started, or to inspire your own custom design.
Sharks and Minnows
This month, check out “Sharks and minnows” – a game that provides an opportunity for fun and team building while also giving coaches a chance to observe and assess student-athletes’ bike skills and the team dynamic.
Gear Guide
NICA is excited to share a NEW resource called the NICA Gear. This guide provides the foundational basics on the equipment and gear needed for any rider to be a part of a NICA team.
Meet the Tallahassee Thunder and Coach Bree Van Oss
Head coach Bree Van Oss started his team, the Tallahassee Thunder, during the pandemic in 2020. He noticed that his local mountain biking scene lacked representation, so he jumped in feet first to bring the NICA mission and values to his community. And thus, a rad team was born!