The NC NICA Podcast

In this episode we talk about the pre-season GRiT events, talk with Austin Bankert - the founder of Cognative MTB and new sponsor of the NC Teen Trail Corps program, and give a preview of all of the content that will be a part of the upcoming League Summit!

It's time to start registering for the 2023 NCICL season! This episode has lots of information on all things to do with coach registration in PitZone. Also, information on the possibility of some new teams holding OTBS 101 trainings before the season starts on Dec. 1st.

Short, sweet, and packed with important information. Take a listen to get important dates for the coming registration period, preseason, and regular season. Plus, lots of reminders on best practices and procedures. The 2023 season is coming soon!

Wrapping up the 2022 season and discussing coach trainings coming up in August.

Join us as we recap the Salisbury race, share some advice on hype etiquette, discuss a few rules, encourage you to read the NICA Handbook, clear up some misconceptions, elaborate on some ideas for Course Inspection and generally talk NCICL mountain bike racing!

To continue with our information on preparing for the first race of the season, this episode focuses on the race weekend itself. From some often forgotten things to pack, to details about different parts of the race weekend schedule, this one is packed with (hopefully) helpful information! If you have a question about anything regarding race weekend, email shawn@northcarolinamtb.org

This month's episode is packed with information to help student-athletes, coaches, and families get ready for the first race of the NCICL 2022 season and the first race in over 2 years. From specific skills to incorporate into team practice, to specific schedules and procedures of the race weekend, this episode is full of important information that many teams may be wondering about. Listen an...

This month, we talk about our personal resolutions, maintaining coach licensing level compliance on teams and how to work with less than the required number of coaches to meet ratios,  and Dad jokes!

Tracks: 1) Goals 2) The Fundamentals 3) Dad Joke 4) Singlespeeds solve the world's problems

You hear how kids have been affected over the pandemic the past two years and we want to share some of the differences we are observing in our interactions with kids outside of NICA plus pass on some tips and tricks for managing these behaviors.  As our league matures (Sixth season!), it is important that Head Coaches plan ahead for the future of their team without them. We give some insight on pl...

An episode full of reminders for getting your pre-season started right! Plus info on upcoming GRiT events for female student-athletes, US Men's XC MTB racing takes a historic step forward  at the Snowshoe World Cup, and the return of the Question of the Podcast!

The season of Coach training and retreats is finally here! In this episode we recap our first weekend OTBS training events in Asheville and discuss the upcoming trainings occurring throughout the state in the month of August. Then learn more about the Coach Retreats and GRiT Retreat coming up in September and October.

Get registered for OTBS 101, 201 and the coach and GRiT retreats!

The first of our off season podcasts includes more details about OTBS 101 and 201 trainings in August, Coach Retreats and GRiT retreats in September and October, plus other banter... This month's theme song by Owen Moore, Freshman - Caldwell Black Bears Send us an mp3 of your theme song and we will feature it on a future podcast!

In this episode we look ahead to pre-season coach trainings, coach retreats, the GRiT retreat, and the 2022 NCICL season. 

GRiT discussion, Road trip plans, thinking about the 2022 season...

Introduction Question of the podcast: What is your dream bike?  News/Main Topic:  Steve Matous - NICA President - will be on the March Coaches Call (3/15) and will be available for questions/feedback. Program highlight: Coaches roundtable segment w/ Matt Hartman (Cabarrus Cog Crushers), Sheena Morrill (Fayetteville Dirt Grinders), Michael Murphy (Pisgah Rage), Annie Ramsbotham (Henderson Hellbende...

Introduction What’s your favorite post ride activity?  News/Main Topic: Join our Team! (Mike Long) We are looking to both grow and diversify our team , and are actively interested in individuals from across the state with various experience, backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, and sexual orientations. Filling open positions, as well as developing support staff for existing positions, is critical to...

Introduction Question of the podcast: Where is your dream place to ride? News/Main Topic:  Goal Setting w/o Racing and Keeping Performance Focused SA's Interested : Focusing on various aspects of destination rides may help create connections/interests for student-athletes.  Program highlight: Teen Trail Corps (Barry Evans, NCICL TTC Coordinator, Coach Durham team, Trail Coordinator for TORC /...

1. Introduction 2. News/Main Topic:      Holiday Travel and Team Activity - we suggest that teams consider following the additional precaution of PAUSING POD/TEAM ACTIVITIES FOR 10 DAYS FOLLOWING HOLIDAYS.     Team Placement Rules (based on school attendance not residence) 3. Program highlight: Adventure Program, Melissa Davies       Virtual Adventure Training -  When: Dec 28, 2020 07:00 PM Easter...

Introduction Intro  Podcast purpose News/Main Topic: NCICL Season overview “The season of adventure” Why no races? So, what CAN we do? Explore NC - Destination Rides NICA ABC challenge  Covid considerations for practice “Foot down, mask up” Practice pods Program highlight: GRiT Coaches Retreat (Nov. 14-15 at Ride Kanuga) What is going to be offered 101/201 (days?) Round table discussions Cost Raph...

Coming soon - The NC NICA Podcast! Join us as we present important information about the season, programs, coaching, and all things NC NICA! We'll be joined by NC program directors, coaches and student-athletes from around the state, and NICA sponsors.  Hosted by: Michael Eastwood, NCICL Associate League Director and                            Shawn Moore, NCICL Director of Coaching and Team...