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:Coaching on the Trail
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 first level, we hope to empower coaches to recognize opportunities for improvement during rides and provide the appropriate language and instruction to share with student-athletes.
The skill descriptions and teaching points covered in this course will introduce you to the common language and terminology used to instruct team members. Riders and coaches of all levels can benefit from reinforcing essential skills in their daily riding.
LOCATION NOTE: Takes place at Brighton Rec Area MTB Skills Area, located on the North side of Bishop Lake Rd. Park in the Bishop Lake Complex lot (MTB trailhead) and ride over to the skills area. [DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO PARKING]
Objectives:
Coaches will be able to set up a skills instruction session
Coaches will be able to teach and demonstrate the Essential Skills
Coaches will be able to detect rider errors and provide appropriate corrections
Skills Included:
Neutral and Ready Position
Braking
Side to Side Bike/Body Separation
Forward and Back Bike/Body Separation
Intro to Cornering
Tight Turns
Shifting
Climbing
Seated climbing
Crouched climbing
Standing climb
Climbing Dismount
Climbing Restart
Descending Dismount
You will receive a certificate upon course completion, and we will automatically update your CCN profile to show completion.
