Fall is in the air, scary movies are hitting the theaters, and zombies are out looking for “braaaaains”! This hilarious game is sure to get a laugh out of your student-athletes in the fall season. If you’re in a spring league, don’t let the time of year stop you from […]

What we as coaches say to our student-athletes matters and impacts their experiences. What parents say to their student-athletes can make an even bigger impact and can influence their love of the sport. John O’Sullivan, founder of the Changing the Game Project and best-selling author asserts that the best thing […]

A combination of Follow the Leader and H-O-R-S-E basketball game. The object of the game is to match and perform riding challenges. It’s important that this game is guided by coaches to keep it within the scope NICA riding!

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 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.

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 […]

Join us for a foundational sports nutrition seminar, and learn how you can fuel to feel your best on every ride!

Master timing and coordination with this fun and challenging game! Perfect for building bike-body separation and cornering skills while having a blast.

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 […]