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Resources
Category Petition Form - To request an category upgrade for a student-athlete
Check out the Educational Resources provided by NICA.
Many more coaches resources are located at the NICA Coaches Resources page.
NICA Coach License Program
The NICA Coach License Program was introduced to ensure that all league student-athletes have adult leaders familiar with the best coaching practices. Licensed coaches have been trained in topics that include risk management, team management, ride management, and youth sports psychology.
The Coach License Program includes Head Coaches, Assistant Coaches, Ride Leaders and General Volunteer Licenses. All license holders are covered by comprehensive liability insurance provided by the League for the duration of the season.
Click here for more information about the NICA Coach License Program.
The online registration system requires your head coach to "invite" you onto the team. Head Coaches who are not registered in the system should contact the League Director. Coaches that are not associated with teams can also contact the league director to get a license. All adults riding with NICA youth must hold a current license to be insured during these sanctioned activities.
Coach License Levels
Level 1 – Roles: General Volunteer, Ride Supporter
This is where it all starts. It’s the minimum requirement for working with NICA student-athletes, and adults with this level of training support rather than lead at practices and rides.
Requirements
Annual Background Check
Annual NFHS: Concussion in Sports
Annual Risk Management 1 (webinar & test)
NICA Student-Athlete Coaching Philosophy
Level 2 – Roles: Assistant Coach, Ride Leader
Level 2 coaches are able to help plan practice schedule and routes, supervise rider preparation, lead trail rides and teach On-the-Bike Skills. They also support Head Coach in communication with parents, etc.
Requirements
Annual Background Check
Annual NFHS: Concussion in Sports
Annual Risk Management 1 & 2 (webinar & test)
NICA Student-Athlete Coaching Philosophy
Current CPR Certification (in-class training required)
Current First Aid Certification
NICA On-the-Bike Skills 101
20hrs Field Work (directly working with a NICA team)
3 CEU’s every 3 years
Level 3 – Roles: Assistant Coach, Head Coach
Level 3 coaches (typically Head Coaches) schedule/structure practices, manage Assistant Coaches, aid student-athletes with goal-setting, and act as primary contact for parents, administrators, and League/NICA representatives. They are also responsible for emergency response and documentation.
Requirements
Annual Background Check
Annual NFHS: Concussion in Sports
Annual Risk Management 3 and test
Current CPR Certification (in-class training required)
Current WFA or NICA Certified First Aid (depending on typical riding areas)
80hrs Field Work (directly working with a NICA team)
NICA On-the-Bike Skills 101
NICA Leaders’ Summit 1-day
9 CEU’s every 3 years
All coaches are required to a sign the NICA participation waiver and pay the annual fee.