2021 Leaders Summit

Saturday September 18^th: 8:30am – 4:30pm

In-person Leaders Summit.

• NICA On-The-Bike Skills 101 (OTB 101) – NICA OTB training is designed for new and experienced coaches looking for effective skills and techniques for leading team practices and/or smaller groups as part of a team practice. Attendees will learn NICA-endorsed training methods, which includes the progressive steps needed to teach basic mountain biking skills to student-athletes. You’ll also learn about experiential teaching techniques, how to accommodate different learning styles, and how to create a positive learning environment for young riders.  This course is required for coaches when first obtaining a Level 2 or 3 license and optional attendance can be used as CEU’s. OTB 101 will be held outdoors Saturday morning, so don’t forget your bike, helmet, flat pedals, and appropriate riding and safety gear for any potential weather!

• NICA On-The-Bike Skills 201 (OTB 201) – This course is open for coaches that have completed OTB 101. On-the-Bike Skills 201 is the second level of mountain bike skills instruction for NICA coaches of student-athletes. On-the-Bike Skills 101 provides insight to help coaches provide fundamental skills instruction, manage a practice, and lead team rides. On-the-Bike Skills 201 continues with progressive skill development and further resources for coaches to manage more advanced practice activities for growing teams. The key objectives for this training are: Reinforce effective teaching methodology and skills instruction techniques; Introduce progressive skills required by riders of varying age, maturation, ability level, and goals; Provide the coach with practice activities to reinforce student-athlete skill development; and facilitate the creation and use of a progressive practice plan for student-athlete skills development and team activities.

Sunday September 19^th: 8:00am – 3:00pm

In-person Leaders Summit with Dual Track