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 benefits and roles, this installment delves into what to include when creating your own.
Did you know your specific role from beginning of practice to end? Or did you and your team just show up and “ride bikes?” While there’s nothing wrong with unstructured time on the bike, that’s something student-athletes can and should be doing on their own.
NICA coaches and league directors help shape the future of biking in their communities. This virtual training by PeopleForBikes gives you the tools to advocate for safe, connected, and accessible places to ride. Learn how to support grassroots efforts and use PeopleForBikes’ resources to make a real difference.
Men play a critical role in creating great environments for girls in sports and for women coaches. Sports are so important to the development of young people and their coaches have a huge influence on that experience. Male coaches can be great coaches of girls and can support and mentor women coaches if they are intentional in three areas of their allyship.
Do you have questions you wish you could ask an expert in the cycling industry? Do mechanicals and flat tires throw you off your game? Does the spec section under a new bike read like another language?
Menstrual health in sports is a topic that deserves more attention and zero shame. Understanding how menstruation affects, and can be affected by sports is key to being a great coach who makes girls and women feel comfortable and included.
From bike rodeos to trail work, there are lots of cool ideas out there for preseason events you can plan for your team. Check them out here!
The Behavior Management for NICA Teams guide is your go-to resource for fostering a positive, inclusive team environment. Packed with practical strategies, it’s designed to help coaches confidently manage behavior and support every athlete’s success.
Helmet safety isn’t just a seasonal topic—it’s a year-round priority. Whether you’re choosing, replacing, or adjusting a helmet, these key tips will help ensure optimal protection and comfort.
Did you know that NICA has a Canva library of pre-made templates for your mountain bike teams?
From postcards to yard signs, flyers to social media posts, and even business cards that are perfect to carry along on a ride in your hip pack — we’ve got a wide range of templates to get you started, or to inspire your own custom design.