The NC NICA Podcast

Brian Russell and Shawn Moore
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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 using mountain biking as our tool of choice and hopefully creating a new generation of lifelong mountain bikers in the process!

  1. AUG 5

    Don't Stop Believin'

    Title: Don’t Stop Believing Introduction Topic:  League Director Transition -Notice to staff/TD/HC -Notice to league Topic: Season 10 Update Conferences - committee work still going, brief board in SeptemberWestern venues: Pleasant Ridge and Tryon InternationalElementary pilot program - slower than we thought, one team in pilot fall 2025Core competencies - trail blazer program, think passport across all program areasTeam expansion Topic: Important Dates  Coach TrainingFirst coaches call Tuesday 19 AugustRegistration: 2 Sep (Coach and Team) 1 Oct (SA)New Handbook in September2026 CPT on the websitePreseason (15 Oct)League Summit 18-19 Oct - registration opening this monthGRiT (25 Oct)Event 1 (1 Nov) - Lake NormanRegionals (8-9 Nov) - registration opens 25 AugustEvent 2 (22 Nov) - Old Fort Closing (All) Dad joke

    47 min
  2. The Space Between

    JUL 13

    The Space Between

    Let's talk about Season 10! Get a preview of what's going on with the upcoming NC NICA season.  Conferences Elementary pilot program Core competencies Team expansion Important Dates  Registration: 2 Sep (Coach and Team) 1 Oct (SA)  Preseason (15 Oct)  League Summit 18-19 Oct  GRiT (26 Oct)  Event 1 (1 Nov) - TBD  Regionals (8-9 Nov)  Event 2 (22 Nov) - Old Fort  *Note - you will hear me talk about the "628" problem - it is actually the 693 puzzle - If every league was the size of Utah, there would be 693,000 NICA student-athletes. In other words, how to we solve the 693 puzzle? This is a BHAG (Big Hairy Audacious Goal) that was a prominent part of what John Burke, Trek CEO, talked about in his discussions with us at the NICA Leadership Conference in Waterloo, WI in June.

    55 min
  3. The NC GRiT Podcast!

    12/11/2024

    The NC GRiT Podcast!

    This month we're handing the mic to the student-athletes at the NC GRiT podcast! Check out their latest episode: Episode 2 of the GRiT Podcast reveals the dates for the upcoming NCICL season with league director Brian Russell. Along with this we shared a recap of the past events that happened over the last few weeks. All in all the highlight of this episode is special guests Siana Rehman and Salma Elwafi who each got to talk about their Senior Ambassador projects which are outreach and the mentor program. Listen in to hear more details!! You can subscribe to the NC GRiT Podcast wherever you get your podcasts or check them out at https://ncgritpodcast.buzzsprout.com Music I Use: https://www.bensound.com/free-music-for-videos Artist: Lunar Years License code: VHQCDLXXL5JC2U5X

    26 min
  4. Shall We Play A Game?

    11/05/2024

    Shall We Play A Game?

    Title: Shall We Play A Game? Introduction (Shawn)  Quick numbers update: 235 coaches, 321 riders just one month in (171 HS, 150 MS) Topic: GRiT Preseason Event Reflections (Brian) Topic: Team Preseason Activities and Early season practices (Shawn) Appropriate progressions and taking care of new/inexperienced riders Topic: Preseason Update (Shawn and Brian) NICA Regionals (9-11 Nov). Race registration closedRide and general admission registration open until 8 NovTown Hall Wed 6 Nov at 8pmEST via ZoomNC bringing a TTC activation: Lonnie Preslar and Claudia Baum being recognized as top hour earners for 9th grade in the entire region! 16 Nov (Adventure focus): new location - Wilkesboro Cub Creek-Adventure sponsor shout out: Fidlock (Brian), Adventure passports 7 Dec (TTC focus) - NCCAR location  Coach retreat still working dates/locationsRescheduled Coach clinic in January Topic: Season Update (Brian) Hope to publish by 1 DecemberWe have dates and locations now, trying to get a western venue in Topic: Hurricane Helene Relief campaign Closing (All) Dad joke

    31 min
  5. Get Ready to Hit the Trail!

    10/12/2024

    Get Ready to Hit the Trail!

    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 program8 October: NICA hosted training session for participating teams (all team coaches invited)See the Resources and Links section  for more information on the 5th Grade Pilot programSecond opt in  “deadline” (1 Nov) for the program and second training date (5 Nov) Topic: Preseason Update -Coach retreat (26-27 Oct) Camp Grier in Old Fort. Registration opens soon. Preseason event dates (registration will be open 1 Oct): 2 Nov (GRiT)  (no cost) Harris Lake16 Nov (Adventure) - Old Fort ($20) Likely find new location7 Dec (Adventure) - Lake Norman ($20) New location: NCCARNICA Regionals (9-11 Nov). Race registration open to all 7 OctMust be registered in PitZone (SA and coach) in order to attendNC bringing a TTC activation Working to get event dates and locations published in October November - on hold firming up with venues after storm Closing (All) Dad joke

    27 min
  6. Press Start

    09/04/2024

    Press Start

    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 on bikes. See the league website Ride Help page for details or the scholarship link in the Resources and Links section.  Team registration Opens in PitZone on Tuesday, 3 September 2024 Cost: $20* All teams must submit a Team Proposal and will not be sanctioned in PitZone for team activities until the proposal is approved by the League Director. [New] New teams will receive a $200 payment from the league to help offset start up costs from the team. Contact Brian Russell or Shawn Moore if you’re starting a new team this season for details. Closes: 30 November 2024 [late registration open until 31 December for $120]  First coach call of the season to discuss: Tuesday, 17 Sep 8pm Topic: 5th Grade Pilot Program The league will participate in a NICA pilot program for 5th graders this season. The NICA 5th Grade Inclusion Manual gives a great overview of the program. Teams must opt-in if they want to participate! NICA will host an information session for interested TDs/HCs on Tuesday, 24 September (time TBD). Teams that want to participate will need to indicate that on an interest form that will be distributed after the meeting. Teams will need to opt-in no later than 5 October to participate in the program 24 September 2024 (time TBD) 5th Grade Pilot Program Interest meeting 25 September to 5 October: Team interest survey 5 October: last day to opt in for the 5th grade pilot program 8 October: NICA hosted training session for participating teams (all team coaches invited) See the Resources and Links section for more information on the 5th Grade Pilot program  Topic: Date Reminders  Last call for currently scheduled coach training WFA/CPR and WFA/CPR/101101 12-13 Oct 24 RDU  Coach retreat (26-27 Oct) Camp Grier in Old Fort. Registration opens soon. - Pathfinder scholarship applications close 13 Sep  Preseason event dates (registration will be open 1 Oct):  2 Nov (GRiT) (no cost)  16 Nov (Adventure) - Old Fort ($20)  7 Dec (Adventure) - Lake Norman ($20)  NICA Regionals (9-11 Nov). Registration open now  Working to get event dates and locations published in October  Closing (All) Dad joke

    34 min

  7. 07/03/2024

    Summer Break Begins!

    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)!

    34 min

  8. 05/11/2024

    It's Showdown time!

    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 cancellation. * **Season Showdown Preview:** Get the lowdown on the theme, course inspection, Strider Bike Rodeo, fundraising updates, Senior Night format changes, new features, and important dates. * **Whitewater Windup Preview:** Discover the theme, dates, activities, and awards for this exciting event. * **Upcoming:** Stay informed about the end-of-season survey, crucial dates, coach training, pre-season events, and NICA Eastern Regionals. Don't miss this episode packed with the latest NICA news and updates! #NICA #mountainbiking #youthcycling #SeasonShowdown #WhitewaterWindup #podcast

    48 min
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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 using mountain biking as our tool of choice and hopefully creating a new generation of lifelong mountain bikers in the process!

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  • Creator
    Brian Russell and Shawn Moore
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    47
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2025 The NC NICA Podcast
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