Coach Training Weekends

Coach Training Weekends

Where do coaches learn how to start and manage an interscholastic mountain bike team? What are the do’s and dont’s of maintaining a healthy team or new league in Montana? What are some tips for running an efficient and fun practice while teaching important mountain bike skills? The annual Montana Leaders Summit is held in the spring and brings coaches, race staff, leaders, and other volunteers together for an important weekend of hands-on education about what it takes to run an exemplary NICA program.

2025 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 Helena April 27th, or in Missoula on May 4th, for First Aid and On-the-Bike (OTB101) training at both locations.

You must register individually for all sessions you would like to attend as well as meals, by following the links below. Your early registration is appreciated.

The First Aid courses are led by our friends at AdventureMed and are hybrid courses that require about 4 hours of online coursework in addition to the in person training.

Helena Coach Training:

We will be based out of Centennial Park for this training day. There is a covered Gazebo area where we will hold the First Aid training so be prepared to dress warm! There are lots of nearby lunch options and we will resume afternoon OTB training near the pump track.

Missoula Coach Training:

We will be based at Big Sky Brewing for this training. They have generously offered up the use of their concert grounds. We will have access to covered space for the First Aid training so again, be prepared to dress warm. I will be there to organize and deliver a group lunch option for those who want it.