Become a Coach!
Perhaps you don't feel qualified to coach Mountain Biking? That's okay. Come ride with us anyway. We have all levels of riders, from very beginner to expert. You don't have to lead the ride. Start riding with us and learn to mountain bike along with you student. We rely on parent involvement to ensure that our practices can happen, and to provide a fun and safe environment for your kids.
RIDE LEADERS HAVE 3 LEVELS OF CERTIFICATION THROUGH NICA:
Level 1 Coaches can ride with, but not lead ride groups.
Level 2 Coaches can be ride leaders.
Level 3 Coaches can be Assistant Coaches or Head coaches.
For the most up to date information on Coaching requierments and courses please visit UtahMTB.com for Coach Licensing and Coach Training.
LEVEL 1 COACH REQUIREMENTS:
LEVEL 2 COACH REQUIREMENTS:
LEVEL 3 COACH REQUIREMENTS:
RIDE LEADERS HAVE 3 LEVELS OF CERTIFICATION THROUGH NICA:
Level 1 Coaches can ride with, but not lead ride groups.
Level 2 Coaches can be ride leaders.
Level 3 Coaches can be Assistant Coaches or Head coaches.
For the most up to date information on Coaching requierments and courses please visit UtahMTB.com for Coach Licensing and Coach Training.
LEVEL 1 COACH REQUIREMENTS:
- Be 18+ years old
- Register at pitzone $25 fee reimbursable once you reach level 2 ( Make sure you are signed in as you, not your racer)
- Fill out participation agreement in the pitzone
- Complete background check
- in your pitzone click “access coach courses”
- Complete Concussion Training Upload your certificate to pitzone
- Watch Risk Management level 1 , take the quiz.
- Athlete Abuse Training available in coach courses (expires after 2 years)
- Watch NICA student-athlete coaching philosophy for 2024 and complete quiz
- Logon to the pitzone to check the status of your certifications.
- See current information on Coaching requierments and courses at UtahMTB.com
LEVEL 2 COACH REQUIREMENTS:
- Be 21+ years old
- Complete all of Level 1 requirements. Annual renewal needed for:
- Concussion training
- Background check
- Participation agreement and Coach license in the pitzone
- Risk Management 1 and 2
- NICA student-athlete coaching philosophy for 2024
- Watch Risk Management 2, take the quiz.
- First Aid/ CPR
- Do 20 hours+ of field work
- Logon to the pitzone to check the status of your certifications.
- See current information on Coaching requierments and courses at UtahMTB.com
LEVEL 3 COACH REQUIREMENTS:
- Be 21+ years old
- Complete all of the level 2 requirements.
- Watch Risk Management 3, take the quiz.
- Complete NICA approved Wilderness First Aid or Equivalent
- Take Level 3 Exam
- Do 80 hours of field work
- Participate in NICA Leaders Summit
- Get CEU Credits
- Logon to the pitzone to check the status of your certifications.
- See current information on Coaching requierments and courses at UtahMTB.com
