Leader Summit Resources

Leader Summit Resources

Texas NICA - Season XV

Thanks for attending the Season XV Leader Summit! We know it is a lot of information to soak in, so we’ve compiled our resources in a single place for you to review and share.

Thank you Vanguard for hosting us!!! You’re AMAZING chefs and we hope you raised enough to send your students to Regionals!!!

Leader Summit PresentationS

The Texas Interscholastic Mountain Bike League proudly announces our bold plans for Season XV, presented by Trek. In 2025, you can expect the same great experience, now with even more activities and support outside of racing.

Saturday’s SessionS

We threw a lot at you for a single morning! We’ve compiled all of Saturday’s slides into one place for you to go back and review.

A few of you reached out asking for Kim and Meredith‘s templates. You can find them here!

Practice Plan Template
Team Meal Planning Template

Student Panel

What happens when we give the mic to our student-athletes? Powerful insight. Honest reflection. And a reminder of why we coach. During this year’s Leader Summit, we hosted a student panel where athletes shared their perspectives—and coaches listened, asked questions, and learned. Because building stronger teams starts with hearing the voices of those we’re here to serve.

Coaches Page

Remember to bookmark our Coaches page and check back often for resources throughout the season!

Coaches Page
2025 Texas Handbook

Skill Training

Leader Summit CEUs will be updated in PItZone. If you have questions about credits you may not be seeing, contact the league at info@texasmtb.org.

Did you miss a particular training? Not to worry! There will be numerous opportunities throughout the season.

OTB 101 & 201

Did you complete your 101 or 201 training? Keep your eyes on Pit Zone for your status to be updated.

NICA First Aid

Did you complete your NICA First Aid training? Keep your eyes on Pit Zone for your status to be updated. Some larger teams coordinate NICA first aid training to come to them.

Adventure

The league’s adventure training helps coaches meet students where they are and break down barriers at practices.

For those of you asking for more information on games to play during practices, here are a few links from from the NICA education center:
Team building games
on-the bike games
online Adventure curriculum (2 CEUs)

Find your coaches resources by logging into Pit Zone, then clicking the “Courses, Resources, & Benefits” button on your dashboard. Once you’ve reached the NICA Education Center, find the COACH RESOURCE CENTER.

Featured Program

Host a Try-it-Out Ride

Curious how YOU can host a try-it-out ride?

  • Pick a date and time for your event
  • Contact Kim or JJ at least 2 weeks prior to your event so we have time to add it to our web site, create graphics and help promote your event
  • Promote your event through friends, social channels, flyers, etc.
  • Be sure to host a team information meeting following your try-it-out event to keep your attendees engaged and get them more information
  • Watch your team grow!
See our list of Try-it-Outs

League Programs

GRiT Logo

GRiT

Coordinators: Meredith Hill and
Maegan Fitzgerald

GRiT Texas is an outreach program of the Texas Interscholastic Mountain Bike League, focused on recruiting and retaining female athletes, coaches, ride leaders and volunteers.

To promote GRiT, develop leaders, and #getmoregirlsonbikes, we have three GRiT leadership roles:

  • GRiT Coach: NICA coaches interested in being GRiT leaders on their team, in their regions, and at the league-level
  • GRiT Ambassador: high school student-athletes
  • GRiT Junior Ambassador: middle-school student-athletes
Visit the GRiT Page

Teen Trail Corps

Coordinator: Collin Hill

The Teen Trail Corps Program teaches student-athletes to give back to their sport by helping to maintain trails and develop relationships with land owners. Athletes can earn badges for stewarding or advocating for mountain biking in different ways.  

Submit Trail Hours
Learn about TTC

Adventure

Coordinator: Kevin de Miranda

NICA Adventure programming helps students discover the joy of biking and outdoor adventures. We use games and experiential education to help students challenge themselves at their own pace and develop a lifelong love of cycling. 

Adventure Games/Instructions

Join the Race Crew

We have a dedicated team that plans and executes the entire race season. If you love putting on events and are interested in a longer-term volunteering commitment with the league, the race production crew may be just for you! 

We are currently looking for additional help in the following areas: 

  • Registration & Volunteer Assistant (South – Saturday and/or Sunday)
    Help run the league tent—check in volunteers, assist with race-day registration, and provide general support throughout the weekend.
  • Coach Supporter (N+S Throughout the season)
    Mentor and support coaches and teams across the region. Share your knowledge and help build strong, confident leaders by hosting OTB 101, 201 or Adventure trainings to coaches.
  • Chief Race Official (South – Sunday)
    Oversee race day rules, rider compliance, and ensure a safe, fair environment.
  • Trailer Manager & Transportation (South – Friday and Sunday)
    Haul the league trailer to South Conference races. Trailer typically arrives around noon on Friday and departs around 5 p.m. Sunday. Manage volunteer crew for loading/unloading.
  • Infield Manager (South – Friday – Sunday)
    Set up and manage key areas like the start/finish lines and feed zone. Support logistics during race day (refueling generators, troubleshooting, etc.).
  • Operations Assistants (N+S)
    Be a utility player! Help wherever help is needed throughout race weekends.
  • Course Setting Assistant (South – Friday and/or Sunday)
    Assist with setup and takedown of the race course.
  • Staging Crew (South – Sundays only)
    Help riders get to the start line and manage call-ups.
  • Scoring Assistants (South – Sundays only)
    Support the timing and scoring team to ensure accurate race results.
  • Announcers (N+S Sundays only)
    Bring the energy, music, and race-day hype! Keep the crowd informed and stoked.
  • Staff Meals Coordinator (N+S)
    Help plan, coordinate, and/or order meals for our hard-working weekend crew.

For more information, contact us kimt@texasmtb.org.

Our Favorite Coach Resources

We’re here to help you navigate the process of coaching a team—here are a few of our favorite resources.