NICA Coaches Resources

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NICA recognizes that the coaches are the ones that make high school 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 high school mountain bike team. You may also find some League specific resources at your League’s website.

Coaches Licensing Program

The NICA Coaches Licensing Program is intended to ensure that all coaches and ride leaders 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 Coaches Licensing Program page.

Coaches Manual

Table of Contents
Chapter 1
(Chapters 2 – 15 are available at NICA Leaders’ Summit or for purchase at the NICA Coaches Store)

Coaching & Training

Managing and Raising Team Funds

Sample Division I (12+ riders) Team Budget (PDF)
Sample Team Budget for a Robust High School Club/Team (XLS)
Raise Money Using Your Team Jersey (PDF)
Example Grant Proposal (PDF)

Team/Club Management

Pit Zone Manual for Team Directors (PDF)
Example Parent Letter (PDF)
Example Phone Tree (MS Word)
Ideal Team Support Network (Ways to get folks involved) (PDF)
Management & Leadership of a HS Team (PDF)
Team Tasks (MS Word)
Information Packet for Parents (MS Word)
Parent Volunteers (MS Word)
Sample Volunteer Expectations (PDF)
Club Sign-Up Form (MS Word)
Equipment Lend Agreement (MS Word)

Team/Club Rules and Guidelines

Example Constitution 1 (MS Word) – Very basic
Example Constitution 2 (MS Word) – More developed
Shop Rules (MS Word)
Team Rules (MS Word)

Team/Club Sponsors

Skills Instruction

Essential Skills Clinic (Print and laminate as guide for teaching skills) (MS Word)
Early Season Essentials (More detailed guide to teaching skills) (MS Word)
See Chapter 7 of the NICA Coaches’ Manual

Safety & Risk Management

Safety Outline (What goes into creating safe programs) (MS Word)
Cyclist – Share The Road Flyer, MCBC (PDF)
Motorist – Share The Road, MCBC (PDF)
Bicycling Safety Tips Flyer, MCBC (PDF)
Risk Management Scenarios (MS Word)

NICA Graphics and Sponsors

NICA Graphic Standards Guide: Team Graphics (A guide for using NICA/league logos and designing jerseys, tents, banners, etc.)
Primal Wear Custom Apparel Program
Primal Wear Terms and Conditions
Primal Jersey and short templates (use these to draw your design concept, either using a computer or by hand — makes a great project for the team to hold a design contest)
Omni Promotional (competitive pricing on custom tents, flags, banners, etc.)
Feedback Sports Promo

Insurance

NICA Insurance Overview and FAQ’s (PDF)
Incident Report Form (use this form to report all serious injuries) (PDF)
NICA SafeKids Program (PDF)
Training Limits (PDF)

NICA Rules & Forms

NICA Rulebook (PDF)
Agreement to Participate Waiver: League Release for Athletes, Coaches and Volunteers (PDF)
Race Series Scholarship Application Form (PDF)
Category Placement Petition (PDF)
Ride Leader/Asst. Coach License Field Work Hours Declaration Form (PDF)
Head Coach License Field Work Declaration Form (PDF)
NICA Team Director Requirements (PDF)