The official podcast of the North Carolina NICA league. The focus of this podcast is on coaching and team development and everything we do to get #morekidsonbikes! Topics of discussion will range from NICA practice design and activities to issues concerning managing teams to provide student-athletes with the best NICA experience we can provide. We'll also talk about our GRiT, Teen Trail Corps, and Adventure programs, too! Join us as we explore how best to develop positive, confident adults u ...
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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 …
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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 …
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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)!Por Brian Russell and Shawn Moore
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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 c…
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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 (B…
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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) -…
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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: Adv…
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Season 4, Episode 5 - Resolve to get #morekidsonbikes!
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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!] Ch…
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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 A…
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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 Du…
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Reluctantly crouched at the starting line...
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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 Announc…
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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 nigh…
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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 Aug…
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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: F…
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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 ma…
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Dark Mountain Redux - The Dark Mountain Duel (Dual?)
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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 lak…
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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 venu…
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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 Preparatio…
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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.Por Brian Russell and Shawn Moore / Diane Leblanc
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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.Por Brian Russell and Shawn Moore with Chell Frost
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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.Por Brian Russel and Shawn Moore
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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!Por Brian Russel and Shawn Moore
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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.Por Brian Russel and Shawn Moore
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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!Por Chelle Frost and Shawn Moore
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Better late than never... The 2022 Season Wrap Up
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Wrapping up the 2022 season and discussing coach trainings coming up in August.Por Michael Eastwood and Shawn Moore
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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!Por Michael Eastwood and Shawn Moore
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Leeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet's get ready to raaaaaaaaaaace! (Part 2)
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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 weeken…
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Let's get ready to race! (Part 1)
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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…
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Bring on 2023! Scratch that. Bring on 2022!
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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!Por Michael Eastwood and Shawn Moore
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Goooooooooooooooooaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaallllllllllllllllllllllllllll(s)!!!!!!!!!!
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Tracks: 1) Goals 2) The Fundamentals 3) Dad Joke 4) Singlespeeds solve the world's problemsPor Michael Eastwood and Shawn Moore
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Preparing for the post-pandemic student-athlete
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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 th…
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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!Por Michael Eastwood, Shawn Moore
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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.…
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Get registered for OTBS 101, 201 and the coach and GRiT retreats!Por Michael Eastwood and Shawn Moore
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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!…
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In this episode we look ahead to pre-season coach trainings, coach retreats, the GRiT retreat, and the 2022 NCICL season.Por Michael Eastwood and Shawn Moore
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GRiT discussion, Road trip plans, thinking about the 2022 season...Por Michael Eastwood and Shawn Moore
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"How you doin'?" - Midseason Coaches Roundtable
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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 (Pis…
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Join us! We want more teammates!
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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 supp…
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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…
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Gearing up for Adventure - NICA Adventure Program and Club Ride Apparel
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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 - …
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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 1…
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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 C…
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