BE A RIDE LEADER
Quality Time
At this stage of parenting, we're so lucky to get such quality time with our kids. There aren't many sports where parents get to participate with the team your child is a part of. It's also a way to get to know your child's friends on the team.
Adult Friendships
The community of ride leaders is pretty special - we work hard and also have fun together. Our group of ride leaders is close-knit and often become life-long friends. It's an amazing group of active adults.
IMPACT YOUTH
You'll make a difference in the lives of local youth! It's amazing to see the kids grow and improve their skills and stamina over the season as you lead and cheer them on.
RIDE LEADERS ARE THE KEY TO A SUCCESSFUL TEAM
Our practices aren’t contained within painted lines on a field or a court like other sports. Our playground is the mountains...and we have over 200 athletes on our team. We can’t have a successful or safe practice without A LOT of help.
WE NEED RIDE LEADERS OF EVERY SKILL LEVEL AND ABILITY
We are looking for Ride Leaders who can ride with our fastest kids, our slowest kids, and every one in between. Even if you are new to mountain biking but want to help, we will get you trained and ready to lead!
PRACTICE GROUPS
Our governing bodies, NICA and the Utah League, require us to have at least one Ride Leader for every six riders. Riders and Ride Leaders will be assigned to ride groups based on ambition, skill, and speed. We will need Ride Leaders for both the DEVO Team (grades 7-8) and the High School Team (grades 9-12). We reserve the right to limit the size of our teams based on how many Ride Leaders commit to helping us each year. We will cancel a practice if we can’t meet the required ratio for that practice. Even if you are only able to help once a week, or every other week – we need you!
WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A RIDE LEADER
- You must be 18+ years old.
- Be certified as a Level 2 Coach through NICA/Utah League prior to June 1st of each year.
- Be enthusiastic about mountain biking and helping kids learn to ride well.
- Attend two practices per week June thru October (we are flexible when you can’t make the occasional practice).
Ride Leader Training
Due to NICA insurance regulations and for the safety and success of our riders, all Ride Leaders are required to complete the following:
COACH LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:
Our governing body NICA requires all Ride Leaders be certified as Level 2 Coaches to lead a group of no more than 6 riders.
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RIDE LEADER MEETINGS:
High School AND Devo Ride Leaders
Wasatch High School Lecture Hall
April 22, 2025 (7:00-8:30 PM)
CPR/FIRST-AID TRAINING:
High School AND Devo Ride Leaders
TBD
ON-THE-BIKE TRAINING WITH TEAM COACHES (OTB 101):
Required for all new ride leaders on both teams who have not participated in OTB in the past. This also can be taken by previous ride leaders who need continuing education credits.
High School AND Devo Ride Leaders
TBD
RIDE LEADER GROUP TRAINING:
This is for all ride leaders!
High School Ride Leaders
TBD
Devo Ride Leaders
TBD
RIDE LEADERS RESOURCES
Check out our library of training resources. You'll find our MTB 101 Manual, the NICA mini handbook, and tons of helpful skill training videos.
RIDE LEADER RESOURCES
RIDE LEADER TRAINING VIDEOS
Bike Setup
Absorbing Trail Features
& Maintain Speed
How to Use Your Brakes to
Actually Ride Faster
Line Choice
How to Corner Properly
How To Clean and Lube A Bike
How to Fix a Flat
“The mountains are calling and I must go.”
— John Muir
