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.
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 18th and Bozeman on May 2nd, 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.
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.
8:00-1:00pm: NICA Approved First Aid
2:00- 6:00pm: OTB 101
Notes:
On-the-Bike training is $25 and First Aid is $100. Scholarship options are available! Email sam@montanamtb.org if interested.
Address: Big Sky Brewing, 5417 Trumpeter Way, Missoula, MT 59808
Bozeman Coach Training:
Details coming soon.
8:00-1:00pm: NICA Approved First Aid
2:00- 6:00pm: OTB 101
Notes:
On-the-Bike training is $25 and First Aid is $100. Scholarship options are available! Email sam@montanamtb.org if interested.