2010 Leaders’ Summit
Comprehensive Leadership for Youth Coaches
October 16-17, 2010
Albany High School
603 Key Route Boulevard
Albany, CA 94706-1498
The NorCal 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 16 (Saturday): Leadership and Coaching Seminars
Saturday seminars cover the nuts and bolts of working with high school student athletes in the context of a NICA mountain bike club. Saturday’s seminars cover basic knowledge all NICA Head Coaches, Assistant Coaches, and Ride Leaders should be aware of and incorporate into their duties.
October 16 & 17 (Sunday): 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.
| SATURDAY | 8:00 – 5:00 Albany High School |
| 8:00 – 8:30 | Registration & Coffee/Tea |
| 8:30 – 9:00 | Welcome, Overview, & Introductions |
| 9:00 – 10:00 | Coaching Core Mental Skills or Managing Riders at the Top |
| 10:15 – 11:15 | Coaching & Recruiting Girls or Cycling Training for Teens |
| 11:30 – 12:30 | Risk Management |
| 12:30 – 1:15 | Catered Lunch w/ League Coaches |
| 1:30 – 2:30 | Yoga and Spin Skills for Youth Athletes or Directing and Supporting a Team at Races |
| 2:45 – 3:45 | Mike’s Bikes Bicycle Mechanic Skills Refresher or Creating a Strong Team/Parent Community |
| 4:00 – 5:00 | Coaches/ License Test (if applicable) |
| 6:00 – 8:00 | Group dinner at Pyramid Brewery (optional) |
| SUNDAY | 8:30 – 5:00 Albany High School |
| 8:30 | Check in & Coffee/Tea |
| 9:00 – 12:00 | Basic Mountain Bike Coach Skills Camp with Lee McCormack (30 max) |
| 12:00 – 12:45 | Lunch and Q&A with Lee McCormack |
| 12:45 – 3:45 | Advanced Mountain Bike Coach Skills Camp with Lee McCormack (20 max) |
| 4:00 – 5:00 | Coaches/License Test (if applicable) |
Attend both days or just one.
Registration Packet (PDF)
For questions about the Leaders' Summit please contact lauren@norcalmtb.org