Comprehensive Leadership for Youth Coaches
The next SoCal Leaders’ Summit is tentatively scheduled for October 20-21, 2012 hosted by Hemet High School.
For other NICA Leaders’ Summit opportunities please check HERE.
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.
Sample SoCal Leaders’ Summit Agenda
MTB 101: Skills for Coaches (Saturday or Sunday)
This clinic offers coaches the opportunity to 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
12:00 – 1:00 Lunch & Q&A with instructor
1:00 – 4:00 On the Bike Skills Clinic with instructor
Leadership and Coaching Seminars (Saturday or Sunday)
Seminars cover the nuts and bolts of working with high school student athletes in the context of a NICA mountain bike club. 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 Case Studies
4:00 – 5:00 Case Studies
For questions about the Leaders’ Summit please contact matt@socaldirt.org
