Coach Training Weekends

Where do coaches learn how to start and manage an interscholastic mountain bike team? What are some tips for running an efficient and fun practice while teaching important mountain bike skills? The annual Montana coach training weekends are held in the spring and brings coaches, race staff, leaders, and other volunteers together for important hands-on education about.

2026 Coach Training Weekends

We have two dates and two locations for our Montana Coach Training Weekends this year to better serve our amazing NICA coaches and limit the travel commitment. Join us in Missoula on April 18 and 19 and Bozeman on May 2nd and 3rd, for First Aid and On-the-Bike (OTB101) training at both locations.

You must register individually for each session by following the links below. Your early registration is appreciated.

Missoula:

Saturday, April 18th:

9am-6pm: NICA Approved First Aid (Don’t forget to register by April 6!)

Location: Fairfield Inn, Jefferson Room, 5252 Airway Blvd, Missoula, MT 59808

Sunday, April 19th:

9am-1pm: OTB Skills 101

Location: Big Sky Brewing, 5417 Trumpeter Way, Missoula, MT 59808 *Back parking lot/Concert Area

Bozeman:

Saturday, May 2nd:

9am-6pm: NICA Approved First Aid (Don’t forget to register by April 20!)

Sunday, May 3rd:

9am-1pm: OTB Skills 101

Location: Lindley Park, E Main St & Buttonwood Ave Bozeman, MT 59715