Arizona NICA Adventure Training for Coaches

1000 N College Ave,Tempe AZ 85201

16 October, 2022

Description

Date: 10/16 (Sunday), 1-4 pm: NICA Adventure TrainingAdventure Training is an opportunity to connect with your fellow coaches from across the Arizona League, while reviewing the best practices for holding NICA Adventure Rides. Adventure Coordinator, Melissa Davies, and Coach Supporter, Mike McGarry, will lead NICA training programs. What is Adventure? It is NOT Race - put Strava away!Experiential exploration of local and regional trailsGroup camaraderie ride - no drop rideWhat are we preparing student athletes for? The ability to embark on these experiential adventures and feel confident in: Preparing for the rideRiding the terrainConfident in their whereaboutsHow does Adventure compare to Race? OTB - Technical development Similar but with different motivesRace: Fastest, smoothest line for fastest timeAdventure: Smoothest line to clear gnarliest obstacleAdventure supports leagues and NICA Coaches in applying the principles of adventure and experiential education. It is a crucial component in providing resources to meet the social and emotional needs of all the student-athletes in our leagues. Adventure helps our student-athletes build relationships and interpersonal skills that will serve them beyond their time with NICA. This clinic will be held outdoors, so please bring your bike and appropriate riding and safety gear for the weather. Please map to the address provided, and park in the lot, where we will greet you! We'd love to see you on Saturday, 10/15 for our Leaders' Summit! You can check it out and register HERE! OR feel free to register for OTB 101 Training, Sunday morning, HERE!