Cost: Included with MiSCA coach registration (in-person) Deposit: $25 (refunded upon successful completion, space is limited – no refunds for missed clinics) Time: Approximately 4 Hours Prerequisite: Essential MTB Skills
During rides with student-athletes, coaches have the unique opportunity to reinforce good riding habits and techniques. The Michigan Scholastic Cycling Association offers three levels of skills instruction for coaches. At this second level, we will expand upon the essential skills previously taught and provide a framework to teach the next progression of mountain bike skills.
The skill descriptions and teaching points covered in this course will introduce you to the common language and terminology used to instruct team members.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO TAKING INTERMEDIATE SKILLS
LOCATION NOTE: We are meeting in the grassy area near West Branch parking lot D and shelter O. See the map below and/or use Google Maps to locate this area within the park. Google Maps
Objectives:
Coaches will be able to set up a skills instruction session
Coaches will be able to teach and demonstrate the Intermediate Skills
Coaches will be able to detect rider errors and provide appropriate corrections
Skills Included:
Body position progression
Body and foot wedging
Braking progressions
Intermediate cornering
Ratcheting
Straight-line riding
Rock dodge/tight turns
Elbow bumping/close proximity riding
Sprinting/standing starts
Switchback turns
Level Lifts
Front and rear wheel lifts
You will receive a certificate upon course completion, and we will automatically update your CCN profile to show completion.
