Coach First Aid Requirements Update
The NICA First Aid Committee has revised the first aid requirements for coaches to improve clarity, scalability, and accessibility.
Coach Education Department 2024
NICA’s Coach Education team exists to support a network of thousands of volunteer coaches across the country in their work to develop youth through the sport of mountain biking. NICA’s comprehensive coach education program and resources provide coaches with the skills, knowledge, and abilities to be confident and effective leaders and role models who build strong minds, bodies, character, and communities through cycling. In 2024, we’re welcoming several new faces to the team. Meet your Coach Education staff and learn about their experiences and the path that led them to NICA!
ONLINE LEADERS SUMMITS 2024
2024 dates are now available and registration is OPEN for Leaders’ Summits through December 2024. The NICA Coach Education team will offer nine full workshops covering the four core sessions of NICA’s Leaders’ Summit.
Preseason Coach Education Reminder
As you head into your season, please take a moment to check your NICA Pit Zone profile and make sure your NICA license status is at a minimum level 1 before you begin participating in activities with your student-athletes. If you plan to lead any athletes on-trail, ensure that you are license level 2 or 3 before hitting the singletrack.
Introducing: NICA’s Guide to GRiT – a new CEU course
Coaches, we are excited to announce the launch of our newest NICA course: the GRiT CEU!
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.
On-The-Bike 101 has been updated!
Coaches! We’ve updated the On-the-Bike 101 materials for 2023. Check out the revised 101 manual and stay tuned for a new field guide!
How to use NICA’s Code of Conduct to create great expectations for your team
Great teammate pledges or “team constitutions” give clear pathways for positive behavior, and allow athletes to share their voice as soon as they join your team.
Changes to NICA’s Leaders’ Summit Requirements
Starting in 2023, the full NICA Leaders’ Summit (online and in person) will change from 5 required sessions to 4 required sessions. A completed NICA Leaders’ Summit is required for any Level 3 coach. Coaches who already have Level 3 licensure may take Leaders’ Summits (either single online sessions or any in-person session) for Continuing Education Units (CEUs).