Coach Licensing

Coaches are the backbone of our organization and make a positive difference in the lives of Utah's teens.

Coaches do not have to be experienced mountain bikers, they just need a desire to mentor youth, and we're here to help. NICA's Coach Licensing program provides the training and education coaches need to provide a safe and positive environment while having fun; and ensures that all adults working with our students have met the Safe Kids Policy criteria, and are insured.

CLICK HERE FOR DETAILED NICA COACH LICENSING

To become a coach start with License Level 1 and take it one step at a time throughout the year as training opportunities arise to complete requirements. Minimum requirement to ride with/coach our students is License Level 1 as per NICA "Safe Kids Policy".

DESCRIPTION	LICENSE LEVEL
DESCRIPTION	1	2	3
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
Age	18	21	21
NICA Registration - annual, includes background check	✓	✓	✓
NFHS Concussion Training	✓	✓	✓
NICA Coaching Philosophy Video & Test	✓	✓	✓
NICA Risk Management Video (numbers are linked)	1	2	3
NICA Risk Management Test (numbers are linked)	1	2	3
OTB 101	✕	✓	✓
BFA/CPR	✕	✓	✓
NICA Approved First Aid or WFA	✕	✕	✓
Field Work hours	✕	20	80
1-Day Leaders Summit	✕	✕	✓
Level 3 Exam	✕	✕	✓
Continuing Education Units every 3 years	✕	3	9
APPROVED ACTIVITIES
Serve as team communicator / coordinator	✓	✓	✓
Help team with fundraiser activities, social events, etc	✓	✓	✓
Ride with team in supporting role	✓	✓	✓
Ride with team in leading role	✕	✓	✓
Teach mountain bike skills & plan team rides	✕	✕	✓

Use the links in the table to access trainings

Please SCREENSHOT YOUR RESULTS of all trainings taken online (e.g. NFHS Concussion, Risk Management, CEU credits, Level 3 exam) to upload into the Pit Zone. You will not receive email confirmation of results for many of the online trainings.

All Level 1 requirements are offered online.
Trainings for Levels 2 and 3 are both online and offered locally through the Utah League.

We're here to help:

Coach Training Specialist - Heather Williams
North Region Coach Rep - Heather Williams
South Region Coach Rep - Ron Jensen

NICA Rulebook

TEAM DISCOUNT FOR LICENSE COMPLIANCY

First Year Teams
Required to have at least one registered Level 2 Coach to receive compliancy discount.

Second Year Teams
Required to have at least one registered Level 3 Coach to receive compliancy discount.

Third Year Teams
Head Coach maintains a Level 3 License to receive compliancy discount.