Comprehensive Leadership for Youth Coaches
The 2011 SoCal League Leaders’ Summit is full. Thank you for your interest. The next SoCal Leaders’ Summit will take place in October 2012.
For other NICA Leaders’ Summit opportunities please check HERE.
October 15-16, 2011
1830 Bradley Street
Riverside, CA
The SoCal High School Mountain Bike League’s annual Leaders’ Summit brings together coaches, assistant coaches, ride leaders, and parent volunteers—both new and experienced—to develop skills and knowledge, share strategies, and build community. This conference will promote a holistic approach to coaching that creates an environment in which young people can grow and thrive. This is a great opportunity to spend a weekend in the company of peers and energize for the upcoming season.
October 15 (Saturday): MTB 101 with Lee McCormack: Skills for Coaches
This clinic offers a once in a lifetime opportunity to learn from renowned cycling skills guru Lee McCormack (of Mastering Mountain Biking). You will learn the progressive steps needed to teach anyone (even yourself) both basic and advanced mountain biking skills. You will also learn about experiential teaching techniques, how to accommodate different learning styles, and how to create a positive learning environment for young riders. The majority of this clinic will be held outdoors, so please bring your bike and appropriate riding and safety gear for the weather.
Tentative schedule:
8:00 – 8:30 Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:30 – 9:00 Welcome, Overview, & Introductions
9:00 – 12:00 In the Classroom Skills Clinic with Lee McCormack
12:00 – 1:00 Lunch & Q&A with Lee McCormack
1:00 – 4:00 On the Bike Skills Clinic with Lee McCormack
October 16 (Sunday): Leadership and Coaching Seminars
Sunday seminars cover the nuts and bolts of working with high school student athletes in the context of a NICA mountain bike club. Sunday’s seminars cover basic knowledge all NICA Head Coaches, Assistant Coaches, and Ride Leaders should be aware of and incorporate into their duties.
Tentative schedule:
8:00 – 8:30 Registration & Coffee/Tea
8:30 – 9:00 Welcome, Overview, & Introductions
9:00 – 10:00 Risk Management
10:15 – 11:15 Engaging and Motivating Adolescent Boys and Girls
11:30 – 12:30 Managing a High School Practice
12:30 – 1:15 Lunch & Q&A
1:30 – 2:30 Race Day Structure, Support, and Success
2:45 – 3:45 Integrating Special Needs Student-Athletes into the Club (with Paula Rogers of Hart Composite)
4:00 – 5:00 Doping in Sport (with Paul Scott of Scott Analytics)
For questions about the Leaders’ Summit please contact matt@socaldirt.org
