The NC NICA Podcast

Title: Don’t Stop Believing Introduction Topic:  League Director Transition - Notice to staff/TD/HC - Notice to league Topic: Season 10 Update Conferences - committee work still going, brief board in September Western venues: Pleasant Ridge and Tryon International Elementary pilot program - slower than we thought, one team in pilot fall 2025 Core competencies - trail blazer program, think passport...

Let's talk about Season 10! Get a preview of what's going on with the upcoming NC NICA season.  Conferences  Elementary pilot program  Core competencies Team expansion  Important Dates  Registration: 2 Sep (Coach and Team) 1 Oct (SA)  Preseason (15 Oct)  League Summit 18-19 Oct  GRiT (26 Oct)  Event 1 (1 Nov) - TBD  Regionals (8-9 Nov)  Event 2 (22 Nov) - Old Fort  *Note - you will hear...

This month we're handing the mic to the student-athletes at the NC GRiT podcast! Check out their latest episode: Episode 2 of the GRiT Podcast reveals the dates for the upcoming NCICL season with league director Brian Russell. Along with this we shared a recap of the past events that happened over the last few weeks. All in all the highlight of this episode is special guests Siana Rehman and...

Title: Shall We Play A Game? Introduction (Shawn)  Quick numbers update: 235 coaches, 321 riders just one month in (171 HS, 150 MS) Topic: GRiT Preseason Event Reflections (Brian) Topic: Team Preseason Activities and Early season practices (Shawn) Appropriate progressions and taking care of new/inexperienced riders Topic: Preseason Update (Shawn and Brian) NICA Regionals (9-11 Nov).  Race registra...

Title: Helene's Aftermath: Leveling Up Our Support Introduction (Shawn)  Topic: Reflections on Helene (Shawn and Brian) Topic: SA registration opens 1 Oct Topic: Coach shoutouts (first coaches to register for the 2025 season) Topic: 5th Grade Pilot Program 5 October: last day to opt in for the 5th grade pilot program 8 October: NICA hosted training session for participating teams (all team co...

Introduction (Shawn)  Topic: Coach and Team Registration opens 3 Sep  Coach registration Opens in PitZone on Tuesday, 3 September 2024 Cost: $25 Closes: end of season (tentative end of May) League Scholarships are available for coach registration fees. Please don’t let financial difficulty limit a willing and available adult to help us get more kids on bikes. See the league website Ride Help page...

Shawn and Brian talk about the NICA National Conference held in Fayetteville, Arkansas, the pending handbook changes, reminders about the upcoming WFA/CPR and OTBS 101 courses beginning in August and a sneak preview of next season's theme AND Coach Retreat (last weekend in October at Old Fort, NC)!

Gear up for the latest NICA podcast episode! We're diving deep into event recaps, exciting previews of upcoming races (Season Showdown & Whitewater Windup), key end-of-season dates, and a glimpse into what's in store for 2024. Tune in for the details on: * **Event Recaps:** Danville Dash, Mayhem at Mayodan, TTC workdays, and the 5 String Stampede cancellation. * **Season Showdown Pre...

Introduction (Shawn) - almost halfway through the season of adventure! Topic: Event Reviews (Brian and Shawn) -Salisbury Scramble -TTC work -reversed start/finish -live results -event recap on YouTube -Danville Dash - brand new -Adventure course -race course - positive reviews -KOM/QOM segment -event recap coming Topic: Mayhem at Mayodan Preview (Brian and Shawn)  -Theme: Out of This World -Saturd...

Introduction (Shawn) Topic: Crankin at the Creek Review (Brian and Shawn)  -Theme: Beach Bash -Saturday -Adventure Course -TTC tent (rock crawler) -pre-ride new race course (thanks Cape Fear SORBA) -Sunday -Adventure course stayed open (warm up lap) -live results -Podium socks (thanks to Ridge Supply) Topic: Spring Giveaway campaign teaser (Brian) -Campaign launch date: Friday, March 1st Hybrid: o...

Introduction (Shawn) Topic: Season Overview (Brian, Shawn and Chelle) -Event names and themes -First Event: Crankin at the Creek -Theme: Beach Bash -New race course - video preview -Podium socks - Ridge Supply -Live results -Adventure Ride -Adventure and TTC at every venue: passport activity and TTC tent -Salisbury Scramble: TTC -Danville Dash: Adventure Ride -Mayhem at Mayodan: TTC -5 String Stam...

Introduction (Shawn) Topic: Chapter League (Brian and Shawn) -1 Jan 2024 became a Chapter league under NICA -3 points: 1. Sign of maturity and increased strategic direction (board) 2. A NC non-profit entity 3. Still a member of NICA Topic: 2024 Awards (Brian) -Posted on website -competition: 5 regular season races. [Podium socks - Ridge Supply!] Championship criteria: top 30 in each category and (...

A special podcast on location at the Brown's Creek Adventure Event held on Dec. 2nd, 2023.  Special Guest: Dave Droke, Onslow County Composite team coach and Teen Trail Corps Committee member. Overview of the preseason Adventure Events. Important upcoming dates. Dad jokes. *Special note - The video edition of this podcast includes footage from the Adventure Event at Brown's Creek and cap...

Introduction (Shawn) Topic: GRiT Preseason Event Review (Brian) 28 Oct: Warrior Creek 4 Nov: Medoc Mountain Talking points (more detail included in the event reports): TTC Clinic Ambassador projects (leadership) Mentor Program Topic: New Team Shout out (Shawn) Asheville School (OTBS101 clinic 4 Nov) Cabarrus County: Hope Academy and Concord High Durham County: Riverside High Wake County: Broughton...

Introduction (Shawn) Topic: League Summit Review (Brian and Shawn) Give a review of the lessons and some feedback received from coaches Sat: 2023 review, TTC, Friday Fails, EAP Sun: 2024 preview, Adventure, Dynamic Agility, Team Culture Clinics: OTBS101 refresh, 201, course evaluation Give thanks to WWC for being a great host Topic: Sponsor Announcement (Brian) Constellation Cycling - James Lee (c...

Introduction (Shawn) Topic: Coach Training Update (Shawn) Course registration closed 16-17 SepWFA/OTBS101 Session 4 (Location: Raleigh) 30 Sep to 1 OctWFA/OTBS101 Session 5 (Location: Fayetteville) Topic: League Summit update (Brian) 7-8 Oct            Whitewater Center -just under 30 registered: plenty of spots open -camping available! (including Friday night) -two special clinics: OTBS101 refres...

Introduction (Shawn) Topic: Coach Training Update (Shawn) Feedback on first training course of the season (5-6 August) in Asheville Questions from coaches (4) new coach supporters (3 female) Thank you to IC Imagine for hosting Upcoming courses (registration and online training reminder) 12-13 AugWFA/OTBS101 Session 2 (Location: Asheville) 26-27 AugWFA/OTBS101 Session 3 (Location: Raleigh) 16-17 Se...

Introduction (Shawn) Topic: Announcements (Shawn) Coach training update 5-6 AugCoach Supporter Training WFA/OTBS101 Session 1(Location:Asheville) 12-13 AugWFA/OTBS101 Session 2 (Location: Asheville) 26-27 AugWFA/OTBS101 Session 3 (Location: Raleigh) 16-17 SepWFA/OTBS101 Session 4 (Location: Raleigh) 30 Sep to 1 OctWFA/OTBS101 Session 5 (Location: Fayetteville) 7-8 OctLeague Summit (TBD) Topic: Lea...

Introduction (Shawn) Topic: Announcements (Shawn) Season officially over: Sunday 4 June last official day of the season Look for rules change recommendations Topic: Season Recap (Shawn and Brian) Season Showdown review -New events: Scavenger Hunt, Senior Recognition -CCW course -Season Awards Season Review -4 of 6 events -what we learned: we can manage large categories; we can  run a one-day event...

Introduction (Shawn) Announcements (Shawn and Brian) Registration updates Dark Mountain Duel: No more category petitions; Registration closes 11:59pm Monday, 1 May. - 270 currently  Call for volunteers (38% as of today) , Town Hall Wed, 3 May 8pm -Course inspection change (Shawn) -JV1/Freshmen boys schedule change (Brian) -Course change (includes lake loop - 5.4 miles) (Shawn) -Reminder: parking (...

Introduction (Shawn) Announcements (Shawn and Brian) Registration updates Dark Mountain Dash: No more category petitions; Registration closes 11:59pm Monday, 27 Mar. - 414 currently  Call for volunteers (45% as of today) , Town Hall Wed, 29 March 8pm Rain Date: also Dark Mountain 6 and 7 May. Registration open. Moved Salisbury Home Teams to this venue, describe “refund” process for Salisbury  Topi...

Introduction (Shawn) Announcements (Shawn and Brian) Registration updates Crankin at the Creek: No more category petitions; Registration closes 11:59pm Monday, 27 Feb. Call for volunteers Salisbury Scramble: Volunteer and camping links open in draft flyer on website. Race/GRiT registration open until 11:59pm Monday, 13 March.  Topic: Race Preparation (Shawn and Brian) Scene setter: What do first t...

This month we are talking about all things racing - Race and GRiT Registration, Home Teams w/ Volunteer Coordinator Diane Leblanc (diane@northcarolinamtb.org), and Wave Structure plus Special surprise appearance by the impeccably timed Aussie Shepherd/Heeler, MacGarrett, and Dad Jokes.

News about the new Teen Trail Corps program, reminders about registration for the season and for races, plus discussion about incorporating start and passing practice sessions in your team practices in order to get prepared for this season's larger field sizes.

League Summit recap, a bit of PitZone knowledge, some important dates for student-athlete registration, the home team plan, Teen Trail Corps and space-themed dad jokes.