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
Resource Round-up: Fall 2023
As we welcome our spring leagues back to their preseason, we wanted to do a little resource round-up to highlight our newest templates, tricks, tips,… Read More »Resource Round-up: Fall 2023
Something True/Something False
This simple get-to-know-you game is great for the beginning of the season. It encourages sharing while allowing athletes to choose the facts (and falsehoods) that… Read More »Something True/Something False
Race & Event Weekends: Bringing the Fun
Get ready for the races! This month we’re covering everything you need to know to create a great event experience for your NICA team. As… Read More »Race & Event Weekends: Bringing the Fun