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.
Ready to crush your biking goals? Join Hannah Otto as she breaks down the art of goal-chasing in this fun and inspiring webinar! 🎯 Hannah will show you how to set goals that stick and keep you pumped up through your training. She’ll chat about the different types of goals, how to stay on track without burning out, and why supporting others’ goals (without playing the comparison game) is key.
The NICA First Aid Committee has revised the first aid requirements for coaches to improve clarity, scalability, and accessibility.
Join us for a foundational sports nutrition seminar, and learn how you can fuel to feel your best on every ride!
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.
Join us for a foundational sports nutrition seminar, and learn how you can fuel to feel your best on every ride!
It can be scary and intimidating to split a large and successful team. Splitting a growing team can be a really good thing! It means that you’ve created something so amazing that it needs to grow. NICA’s new Composite Team Expansion Playbook helps guide you through team growth and helps teams understand when and how to split their teams.
Games increase fun, joy, and skill development. Allowing our athletes to play supports connection to their teammates and the sport of mountain biking. Coaches work in a dynamic environment, and your games will often need to be revised or adapted. Making a change doesn’t mean that you did something wrong, or that it was a bad game. It is essential to adapt activities to ensure that athletes are having fun and experiencing the right level of challenge.