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COACH WITH NICA Canada

Coach with NICA Canada and help change the way youth experience sport.

As a NICA coach, you’ll create fun, inclusive mountain bike experiences that help kids build confidence, connection, and a lifelong love of riding. With training, resources, and support from NICA Canada, you’ll be ready to coach with purpose and make a real impact on and off the bike. We welcome anyone who shares NICA’s mission and values to join us as a coach!

NICA coaches are people who…

  • → Are athlete-centred: they prioritize the safety and well-being of riders.
  • → Inspire: they help kids chase their best selves and are awesome role models.
  • → Bring the energy: they motivate, encourage and make every team experience a blast!
  • → Are team-focused: they communicate, collaborate and keep it positive.
  • → Live out NICA’s values: they’re fun, inclusive, fair, respectful and all about community.

Sound like you? Join us as a coach today!

NICA Coach Education & training

NICA’s high-quality coach training equips volunteers to confidently lead and create amazing experiences for youth mountain biking teams. NICA’s coach education follows best practices in long-term athlete development to provide valuable, relevant, and inspiring education for coaches.

NICA Coaches can be licensed at three levels, with varying roles and responsibilities for their teams:

  • Level 1 – General volunteer, ride sweep and assistant to ride leaders and the head coach. 
  • Level 2 – Ride Leader and skills instructor, assistant coach and supporting team operations. 
  • Level 3 – Head Coach, Team Director, Coach Mentor, skills instructor and ride leader. 

Already a coach with Cycling Canada or PMBIA? You’ve got a head-start! Learn how your coaching credentials align with NICA coaching levels here. 

Ready to start coaching? Share your interest with us now!