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Coaching with Games: PART 1

Welcome to our 3-part Coaching with Games series! We’ll highlight skills, methods, and best practices for using games with your teams. As NICA coaches, we know that fun is an essential part of learning and whole-athlete development. Here’s how you can become a pro at COACHING WITH GAMES!

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The Feed Webinar 2024

This month NICA partnered with The Feed to deliver an informative webinar about nutrition and riding and racing performance. The Feed’s Carson Beckett, a NICA alumni and nutritionist, gave a presentation and answered questions about hydration, nutrition, and being well-fueled for physical activity.

Event Prep

Event season is right around the corner for fall leagues. Many student-athletes are about to participate in their first race for the season, or maybe their first race ever! When kids are nervous about races, we can support them with thoughtful practice planning and empathetic support.

Camp Feature

Many NICA leagues have camps this time of year – from adventure riding camps to GRiT camps to skills clinics, kids have lots of opportunities to ride with their peers in new and exciting situations and places! One league that has been strong in their camp game is West Virginia […]

AR Conference Recap

Beginning on Wednesday June 19, league directors, coach developers, and guild members from leagues across the country converged on Fayetteville, AR for the bi-annual NICA national conference. Attendees were treated to world class keynote speakers, interactive workshops, early morning group rides (to beat the heat!), and many opportunities to collaborate […]

Meet Beth Ross

Beth Ross is the head coach of the Madison West High School team as well as a coach supporter in Wisconsin. She began coaching the team when her two daughters were old enough to be student-athletes, and she has continued to coach  because she enjoys it so much! Beth is […]

Meet David Haines

David Haines is a head coach, coach developer for NICA’s Kentucky league, and a board member for the KICL – in other words, a NICA rockstar living in the bluegrass state! Learn more about David’s journey as a lifelong learner who stays curious, continues to find joy on the bike, […]

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