Intro to Coaching

 Skilled and dedicated volunteer coaches are the most important aspect of the Minnesota Cycling Association. A coach puts the safety and overall well-being of their student-athletes as the first priority. MCA coaches are role models and teachers who are open to learning the best practices of youth mountain bike coaching and actively work to hone their leadership skills.

All coaches are required to obtain a coach license at one of three levels.

Sign up to coach student-athletes by sending an email to stcroixcomposite@gmail.com

Participate in pre-season online training via https://ccnbikes.com/#!/login

Assists all coaches as directed by the head coach.  

Assists level 3 coaches with advanced tasks such as leading rides. 

Takes a leadership role within the team. Equivalent competencies as head coach. 

The primary responsibility for this role is to be the team's liaision with the MCA.  Level 3 coach certificate is required.  The person in this role will participate in pre-season and weekly calls with the league, be designated as "Coach on Duty" during race days (shared duty), and review race results, filing petitions if necessary. 

The path to becoming an MCA coach generally begins with volunteering for your local team, or attending a Spring Summit and Mountain Bike Skills. Contact stcroixcomposite@gmail.com for more information.   Register for training opportunities at CCN