Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day
Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day and NICA are a natural fit. NICA’s vision is that every youth is empowered to be part of a… Read More »Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day
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Get inspired with book recommendations from NICA staff
As the days get shorter, and the weather turns colder (in many of our leagues, at least!) we’re looking forward to cozying up on the… Read More »Get inspired with book recommendations from NICA staff
Two foundational visuals for NICA coaches
As coaches, we know that people learn in different ways. For those visual learners among us, we want to highlight two key illustrations that have… Read More »Two foundational visuals for NICA coaches
Planning transitions for success
Great leaders (and coaches) know that they should be thinking about their successor long before they plan to leave their role.
When the time comes… Read More »Planning transitions for success
Preseason Coach Education Reminder
As you head into your season, please take a moment to check your NICA Pit Zone profile and make sure your NICA license status is… Read More »Preseason Coach Education Reminder
Roll the Dice
Create some excitement around skills late in your season once trail riding has gotten a little stale. Get creative and customize your skill and activity… Read More »Roll the Dice
A “crash course” in MTB Lingo
Sometimes, mountain bike lingo feels like another language. For a beginner rider, coach, or parent, the vocabulary that comes with this sport can be overwhelming.… Read More »A “crash course” in MTB Lingo
Meet the Coach: Julie Childers
Julie is a super-coach! Read about her role as a NICA leader and as a co-founder of Trails for Youth, an organization that provides opportunities… Read More »Meet the Coach: Julie Childers
Engage your entire coaching team to get ready for the season
As coaches, we dedicate a lot of our time to preseason events that are focused on student-athletes. Don’t forget that coaches are a key part… Read More »Engage your entire coaching team to get ready for the season
Be a catalyst for expanding bike infrastructure
Teen Trail Corps work can take on many forms. It doesn’t always have to include dirt, trails and tools. Teen Trail Corps work is also… Read More »Be a catalyst for expanding bike infrastructure