Bear, Salmon, Mosquito
An off-the-bike, chase-style game that has athletes thinking on their feet, smiling, bonding…and sprinting!
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CONTENT FOR COACHES
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 some of us) – it’s hard to forget the impact of a truly effective coach. The start of a new year is a natural time […]
Adventure is alive and well in Pennsylvania
How did the Pennsylvania league end an amazing season? With an event dedicated to building community and fun!
Knee Tag
This quick, inclusive, and easy-to-explain off-the-bike game gets teams moving and laughing together. Knee tag is a great activity for the start of the season, as student-athletes get to know one another. It’s also perfect for a warm up for a ride, for days that trails are closed, or for […]
Celebrating a year of GRiT growth in 2022
The percentage of female student-athletes in NICA has held steady since we started tracking…until now! Over the past year, we’ve increased the percentage of girls in NICA by just over 1%. That may not sound like much, but it’s a measurable increase and a sign that GRiT activities led by teams […]
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Coach game night: A winning way to build culture from the top
Preseason is the perfect time to get coaches together and begin building camaraderie, team culture, instruction skills, and a focus on fun. Are coach group rides the best way to do so, though, or do we take a page from […]
