NICA Etiquette: Yielding the trail
You’re riding along your favorite trail and see a group of hikers up ahead. The trail is fairly narrow with little room to pass. Do… Read More »NICA Etiquette: Yielding the trail
NICA’s concussion protocol updated in the latest handbook revision
Our national rules committee revisits the NICA handbook twice annually. The latest update features minor changes around concussion protocol.
Tips for coaching fundamentals for ALL of your athletes
As coaches, it’s our responsibility to know and understand our athlete’s skill levels before bringing them to singletrack trails each season. We all know how… Read More »Tips for coaching fundamentals for ALL of your athletes
Tips for creating ride groups
Creating ride groups that match the ability, goals, and social needs of your student-athletes can be a challenge – here are some tips and strategies!
Ask your riders: Are you practice-ready?
Share this template letter with your teams to ensure riders know what is expected before their first practice.
Coeus: What Makes a Great Coach?
Many of us have a favorite coach, teacher, or other influential adult from our youth who was able to connect with us and provided support… Read More »Coeus: What Makes a Great Coach?
LOVE YOUR BIKE: ABCDE Bike Check Basics
PLUS: A printable ABCDE handout for your student-athletes! Check out NICA’s best practices for creating an enjoyable ride by starting with a functional and safe… Read More »LOVE YOUR BIKE: ABCDE Bike Check Basics
Data for Coaches
At the end of each NICA season we send out a survey to all coaches, parents, and student-athletes. The 2022 fall end of season survey… Read More »Data for Coaches
Emergency Action Plans: The Basics
The purpose of an EAP is to help coaches identify, mitigate and manage the risk concerns of each practice venue. Assessing each venue with a… Read More »Emergency Action Plans: The Basics
Building Team Culture during the start of your season
Teams take time to form and build. Coaches need to respect that building process and help guide athletes through the process. The start of each… Read More »Building Team Culture during the start of your season