Each year, the Minnesota Cycling Association (MCA) presents material to keep coaches current on curriculum developments and provide a tailored agenda specific for coaches and teams here in Minnesota. In addition, Spring Summit events allow coaches and team directors to meet and reconnect directly with other team leaders and MCA core staff.
Mark Your Calendars!
Enrichment Coaching Summit
(formerly Returning Coach Summit)
This is for coaches who have previously attended an MCA summit.
- April 20, 2024
Foundations Coaching Summit
(formerly New Coaches Summit)
This is for coaches who have not previously attended an MCA summit.
- In person on May 4 (metro area)
- Online on June 10 and 12
Watch this space for updated information about 2023 Spring Summits
2024 Enrichment Summit
Formerly “Returning Coaches” Summit
This is for coaches who have previously attended an MCA summit.
Date:
April 20, 2024
This year we are excited to present a day of in person programming that should be educational, informative and get you ready for the 2024 season. The sessions are Scheels in Eden Prairie. MCA programming is free with lunch included for registered MCA coaches.
Schedule:
- 9:30am–10:00am Check in
- 10am–11:15am Keynote, Neurodiversity and MCA coaching with Tiffany Turner of Infitnity Wellness
- 11:15am–12:15pm First Breakout Session, EITHER Neurodivergent breakout or 501c3 status and MCA clubs
- 12:15pm–1:15pm Lunch, included with registration
- 1:15pm–2:15pm Second Breakout Session, EITHER Neurodivergent breakout or Coaching Your Kid (live repeat of 2023 presentation)
- 2:15pm–3:15pm Managing a meltdown with Erin Ayala of Skadi Sports Psychology
- 3:15pm–4:15pm GRRLS presentation
- 4:15–5:15pm Bike fit for MCA athletes with Human Powered Health
Note: Please select either of the neurodiversity breakouts, as they are the same content.
2024 Foundations Summit
Formerly “New Coaches Summit”
This is for coaches who have not previously attended an MCA summit.
Option 1:
When: In Person, May 4, 9:30am to 4:30pm
Where: Scheels in Eden Prairie
OR
Option 2:
Virtual, June 10 AND June 12
When: 7:00 PM–9:30 PM
Where: These will be held virtually via Zoom.
Please join us for the 2024 Foundations Summit!
The Foundations Summit will consist of EITHER a day long, in person session or a two-evening virtual option. Both sessions are free of charge for registered MCA coaches.
Topics (over both sessions)
• History and Culture of the Minnesota Cycling Association
• Mountain Bike Coaching and Risk Management
• How to Administer and Manage an MCA Team
• MCA Sporting Regulations and Category Placement
You will need to attend the in–person all day or both virtual sessions to meet the Level 3 Coach Licensing requirement for the Foundations Summit. Please review the Coach Licensing grid and contact coaching@minnesotacycling.org if you have any questions.