Summary

Mike Staten, a high school mountain bike coach, shares his experience and insights on coaching young riders. He discusses the importance of mindset and self-belief in achieving success on and off the trail. He also highlights the positive impact of the high school mountain biking program in building character, fostering inclusivity, and promoting trail advocacy. Mike emphasizes the growth of the sport for women and girls and the need for more trail venues to accommodate the increasing demand by all trail users. He encourages individuals to connect with their local NICA team to get involved in coaching or join the sport.

Keywords

mountain biking, coaching, high school, mindset, self-belief, character, inclusivity, trail advocacy, women and girls, NICA

Takeaways

Success in mountain biking starts in the mind, with self-belief and a positive mindset.

The high school mountain biking program promotes character development, inclusivity, and trail advocacy.

The sport is for everyone, and it is particularly exciting to see the growth of the sport for women and girls.

Connecting with local NICA teams is a great way to get involved in coaching or join the sport.

Titles

The Power of Mindset in Mountain Biking

Trail Advocacy and the Growth of the Sport

Sound Bites

"The success in climbing the hill or winning the race happens in your head long before it happens on the trail."

"The high school mountain biking program attracts kids who want to have fun and be part of a team."

"The growth of the high school mountain biking program gives the sport more political clout in advocating for trails."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

02:19 Meeting Mike Staten and the Purpose of the Interview

03:16 Mike's Background and Introduction to Mountain Biking

06:36 Transition from Parent Riding to Coaching

08:01 Becoming the Head Coach and Team Growth

09:26 Challenges and Rewards of Coaching

13:19 Addressing Negative Perceptions of NICA

15:11 Riding with Kids and the Benefits of Coaching

18:31 Differences Between Coaching Kids and Adults

21:37 Life Lessons Learned from Coaching

23:03 The Impact of NICA on Trail Advocacy

26:48 The Sport of Mountain Biking: Who is it for?

28:47 Trail Advocacy and Non-NICA Racing

34:05 Connecting with NICA Teams

36:32 Conclusion