Coaching on the Trail Course
Coaching on the Trail
The Michigan Scholastic Cycling Association provides this study guide and other materials to provide coaches the opportunity to be as prepared as possible for what they may encounter as a youth mountain bike coach.
Mountain biking may be the most unique of all scholastic sports. Although practices may begin and end at a recreation field with other sports, a mountain bike practice quickly evolves into something very different. We do not have a playing field or gymnasium. There are no boundary lines, fences, or bleachers. The equipment we use is far more expensive and complex. In this study guide, we will review common preparation and best practices for working with student-athletes on trails.
Coaches that review this material will feel capable of assisting ride leaders during group rides.
Preparing to coach on the trail
- Pre-riding trails
- What’s in your pack?
- Basic first-aid & CPR training
- Developing an Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
- Emergency Contact list
- Incident response
- Incident report form
Ride Leading
- Bike Safety Check
- Helmet Check
- Assessing riders
- Safety Talk
- Ride leading best practices
- Trail Etiquette
- Incident response
- Reflection
Emergency Action Plan: Sample | Template
Coaching on the TrailThe Michigan Scholastic Cycling Association provides this study guide and other materials to provide coaches the opportunity to be as prepared as possible for what they may encounter as a youth mountain bike coach.Mountain biking may be the most unique of all scholastic sports. Although practices may begin and end at a recreation field with other sports, a mountain bike practice quickly evolves into something very different. We do not have a playing field or gymnasium. There are no boundary lines, fences, or bleachers. The equipment we use is far more expensive and complex. In this study guide, we will review common preparation and best practices for working with student-athletes on trails.Coaches that review this material will feel capable of assisting ride leaders during group rides.Preparing to coach on the trailPre-riding trailsWhat’s in your pack?Basic first-aid & CPR trainingDeveloping an Emergency Action Plan (EAP)Emergency Contact listIncident responseIncident report formRide LeadingBike Safety CheckHelmet CheckAssessing ridersSafety TalkRide leading best practicesTrail EtiquetteIncident responseReflectionEmergency Action Plan: Sample | TemplateReview the Coaching on the Trail Study Guide