Line Up (off- and on-the-bike versions)
The classic game of Line Up is a fun, no-setup-needed game to promote problem solving and working together as a group.
Mechanicals & Maintenance
The best parts of NICA practices are watching student-athletes tackle new challenges, rolling down swooping singletrack, and experiencing the joy of bikes together.
Cultivate a Climate of Mastery, Not Comparison, on Your Team
Is your bike team chasing podiums, or is it chasing progress? This month’s feature Trailhead article explores the benefits of “mastery climates” and the pitfalls… Read More »Cultivate a Climate of Mastery, Not Comparison, on Your Team
Game of the Month: Red Light, Green Light
Learn how to play Red Light, Green Light on bikes, a fun NICA team activity that helps student-athletes practice braking, bike-body separation, and track stands… Read More »Game of the Month: Red Light, Green Light
Game of the month: Between the Lines
Whether it’s through a tight section of singletrack or along a narrow log skinny, riding a consistent line is an important ability out on the… Read More »Game of the month: Between the Lines
National Youth Athlete Survey findings you can use as a coach
In the fall of 2025, NICA student-athletes had the opportunity to participate with young people around the country in a study of youth sports. The… Read More »National Youth Athlete Survey findings you can use as a coach
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… Read More »Coach game night: A winning way to build culture from the top
Flag Racing
Inspired by a fast-paced rodeo event, the flag racing game tests student-athletes’ timing and coordination as they race to place flags in a series of… Read More »Flag Racing
A small team taking on big efforts: Talking TTC with Spooner Composite
Despite having just seven student-athletes and five coaches, the Spooner Composite team posted the most Teen Trail Corps hours in their league last season. What… Read More »A small team taking on big efforts: Talking TTC with Spooner Composite
Crafting Practice Plans, Part 2: How to build an effective plan
This is the second article of a two-part series on creating and using practice plans with NICA teams. Following up on a piece about plan… Read More »Crafting Practice Plans, Part 2: How to build an effective plan