A year in review
As 2023 comes to an end, the Coach Education team would like to thank over 14,000 registered NICA coaches across the country for their dedication… Read More »A year in review
Coach Resources
Have you ever…
Have you ever…wanted to build more community within your team? Then this game is for you! Laugh your way through a series of questions and… Read More »Have you ever…
Planning transitions for success
Great leaders (and coaches) know that they should be thinking about their successor long before they plan to leave their role.
When the time comes… Read More »Planning transitions for success
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… Read More »Preseason Coach Education Reminder
Roll the Dice
Create some excitement around skills late in your season once trail riding has gotten a little stale. Get creative and customize your skill and activity… Read More »Roll the Dice
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
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.
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
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