Hello you amazing Wisconsin Coaches,
June is almost here and the regular season is around the corner! Let’s take the next month to get prepared and be the best coaches we can be for our student-athletes. Coaches make a huge difference in the lives of kids. Better trained coaches have more satisfaction in their roles and student-athletes have better experiences.

If you are looking to take your coaching to the next level this year check out the coach development opportunities below!

Have a Great Memorial Day Weekend,
Mike McGarry and the Wisconsin Coach Supporters

In the Issue:
-Mini Coach Retreat in Hayward/Seeley June 26th and 27th
-On-the-Bike Skills 101 and 201 Schedule for Spring and Early Summer
-Last Online WI Leaders Summit Session June 10th

Come to Seelely, WI and ride the amazing CAMBA trails while learning about how to be a better coach for your student-athletes!

We will be offering On-the-bike Skills 101 and 201 clinics. In addition we will focus on practice planning, games, leading trail rides. The idea is to get coaches together to share their knowledge and expertise while leaving space for group rides, camp fires, and general networking.

The formal events will take place on Saturday, June 26th while informal group rides will be planned for Sunday, June 27th.

Schedule:
Saturday, June 26th
Meet at the Double O Trail Head at 8:30 am
Groups will split into OTB 101 and 201
Only 16 spots open for OTB 101 and 8 spots for OTB 201!
Bikes Games and Practice Planning
Group Ride

Lunch will be provided on Saturday

Sunday, June 27th
Group Ride any registered WI coach can attend but please register for the “Free Group Ride Ticket” – Time TBD

Bring snacks, sun screen, bug spray, layers, kick-butt attitude.

Camping Available at ROAM Adventure Basecamp: https://roambasecamp.com/
Grab a site and spend some extra time networking with other coaches around a camp fire.

All coaches seeking a Level 2 NICA license will need to complete On-the-Bike Skills 101. On-the-Bike Skills 201 is a way to take your coaching to the next level and spend more time on progress and teaching.

If there isn’t a course near you and you want to schedule one for your team or your area, please reach out to Mike McGarry at mike@wisconsinmtb.org

OTB101 (3 hours includes OTB field guide) is a requirement for Level 2 and 3 NICA Coaches and is a pre-requisite for OTB201 Certification. This is a 3 hour class that includes a Field Guide. Please note you will need to complete the 45 minute “OTB 101 Classroom” course in Litmos (Coach Profile) prior to taking this in-person training.

On-the-bike 201(5 hours bring the OTB field guide you received when you took OTB 101) is for NICA coaches looking to enhance their coaching skills and add to their coaching toolbox. NICA coach supporter, Josh Shively or Sydney Shimko will go over progressions for the OTB101 skills and add ratcheting, trackstands, small circles, switchbacks, rock dodge, and front and rear wheel lifts. We will also go through games and activities to do with your team and allow time for collaborating and sharing ideas with each other.

June 10th 7pm – 8pm Topic: TBD: Register Here

Attendance will be taken and coaches will earn 1 CEU for each session they attend.

The Wisconsin Online Leaders Summit will not meet the requirement for a first time level 3 license but it will provide CEUs to maintain your license. If you are looking to become a level 3 coach for the first time you need to register and attend the NICA National Online Leaders Summit described above.