NICA Coaches Resources
NICA recognizes that the coaches are the ones that make interscholastic mountain bike teams possible. In light of that, NICA wants to provide any support it can to coaches, new and experienced alike. Below you will find some resources that you may find helpful when starting or managing a middle and/or high school mountain bike team. You may also find some League specific resources at your League’s website.
The NICA Coach Licensing Program is intended to ensure that all coaches are sufficiently knowledgable so as to provide a safe and positive experience for all student-athletes. To learn more about the program, please visit our Coach Licensing Program page.
Thanks to our generous NICA sponsors, licensed coaches enjoy a number of discounts and other perks. These benefits vary by license level and also by League, click here for more information.
NICA Athlete Abuse Prevention Program
- NICA Athlete Abuse Program Overview (PDF)
- NICA Suspected Abuse Reporting Guidance
- NICA Form to Document Suspected Student Athlete Abuse / Neglect
NICA Codes of Conduct
- Student-Athlete Code Of Conduct (PDF)
- Adult Code Of Conduct (PDF)
- Example NICA Team Constitution (Google Doc)
Coaching & Training
- NICA Coach Philosophy and Goal Setting Worksheet (Google Doc)
- Cómo Convertirse en Entrenador de NICA (How to Become a NICA Coach) (Google Doc)
- PreRace_Check_list (PDF)
- Quick Start Guide To Attending a NICA Event (PDF)
- Quick Start Guide To Attending a NICA Event - Spanish (PDF)
- Tips for Recruiting and Retaining Girls (PDF)
- NICA Coaches Pack (Google Doc)
- NICA Student-Athlete's Practice Checklist (Google Doc)
- Bullying Prevention Resources
Team/Club Sponsors
- Sample Team Sponsor Proposal (Google Doc)
- Sample Shop Agreement (Google Doc)
NICA Graphics and Sponsors
- NICA Graphic Standards Guide: Team Graphics (A guide for using NICA/league logos and designing jerseys, tents, banners, etc.)
Safety Reporting and Insurance
Other Links
NICA Rules & Forms
- NICA Handbook (PDF)
- Agreement to Participate Waiver: League Release for Athletes, Coaches and Volunteers
- Race Series Scholarship Application Form (PDF)
- NICA Team Director Requirements (Please refer to 5.4 of the NICA Handbook) (PDF)
Managing and Raising Team Funds
- NICA Team Sample Budget – Simple (Google Sheets)
- NICA Team Sample Budget – Large Team (Google Sheets)
- Raise Money Using Your Team Jersey (Google Doc)
- Sample Donation Proposal (Google Doc)
Team / Club Management
- Head Coach and Team Director Roles and Responsibilities
- Example Parent Letter (Google Doc)
- Ideal Team Support Network (Ways to get folks involved) (PDF)
- Do I have what it takes to be a NICA Coach? (PDF)
- Sample Team Info Flyer (Google Doc)
- Team Tasks and Volunteer Positions (PDF)
- Sample Volunteer Expectations (Google Doc)
- Club Sign-Up Form (PDF)
- Equipment Lend Agreement (Google Doc)
Skills Instruction
- See Chapter 8 of the NICA Coaches' Manual
Safety & Risk Management
- Team Practice Venue Emergency Action Plan (Google Doc Template)
- Team Practice Weather Guide (Google Doc)
- On the Bike Skills - Athlete Evaluation (Google Doc Template)
- Goal Setting For NICA Student-Athletes (Google Doc Template)
- Giro Helmet 101 Fitting Information (How-To Video)
- Concussion Education Resources
- Cyclist – Share The Road Flyer, MCBC (PDF)
- Motorist – Share The Road Flyer, MCBC (PDF)
- Bicycling Safety Tips Flyer, MCBC (PDF)
- NICA Criminal background check policy
- NICA Electronic and Virtual Communication Guideline
- Coach Guide to Virtual Team Interaction
- NICA Bike Check, Maintenance and Repair Standards
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