Not only are the daffodils popping up in our community, but so has the Colonial Revolution Youth Mountain Bike Team! Many new rider faces and coaches (and not all are pictured!). Until a new word/phrase is created to better express our appreciation, THANK YOU to the adult mountain bikers, the local bike shops, and the parents for helping bring together an amazing group of youth!
This weekend I traveled to Baltimore to attend the Regional Coach Supporter Training with NICA coaches from PA, MD, WV & NC. NICA staff was on hand to coach the coaches that will come home to coach more coaches. After a long, cold, wet off-season, it was reinvigorating to be with such an enthusiastic group the whole weekend. We dialed in our skills training & knowledge and were trained to teach it back. Most importantly, it provided me with a much needed reset on why we participate in the NICA program: to build strong minds, strong bodies, strong character & strong communities through mountain biking.
As we jump into the spring VAHS (not NICA) racing season, I ask everyone to remind themselves that our team operates on the NICA model year-round. The rewards of honest effort, good sportsmanship and mutual respect may or may not land you on the podium for a couple of minutes, but they will serve you many times over a lifetime.
– Head Coach Mike Lang
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