COACHING
Ride Leader to Level 3 Coach
Be a Coach!Skilled and dedicated coaches are the most important aspect of North Carolina Interscholastic Cycling League mountain bike teams. A North Carolina League coach puts the safety and overall well-being of their student-athletes as the first priority. NICA-licensed coaches are role models and teachers who are open to learning the best practices of youth mountain bike coaching and actively working to hone their leadership skills.
Coach Levels:All volunteers are required to obtain a NICA Certification License at one of three levels:
Level 1 Certification: Assists all coaches as directed by the head coach. Level 2 Certification: Assists level 3 coaches with advanced tasks such as leading rides. Level 3 Certification: Takes a leadership role within the team. Equivalent competencies as head coach. The path to becoming a NICA coach generally begins with volunteering for your local team, or attending a Leader’s Summit in your region. To learn more about requirements for each license level click here. |
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