The Coaches
The team has coaches spanning from interested parents who have very little mountain biking experience to coaches who have a long experience with riding and racing.
With enrollments expected to remain close to 100 athletes, we are always looking for help with coaching. If you are a parent of a rider on the team or simply an adult human that loves to ride on dirt and wants to give back to the community and help get more kids on bikes please drop us a line. None of our coaches are professional mountain bikers (in case you were wondering).
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Learn more about NICA coaching certifications here. Coaches at each level are also eligible to receive special coach discounts. Learn more about coach benefits here.
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Interested in helping coach? We would love to have your help! Please CONTACT US to get started.
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LEVEL I
This is where all coaches start and some parents who really only have time to help out at 3-4 practices will often just stay in this category – which is still awesome because it really helps!
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Level 1 coaches commonly fill ride-along roles like "Sweeper", whom will ride behind the riders to help keep the group together.
LEVEL II
Level 2 coaches satisfy all of the Level 1 requirements, but also add in CPR, league-approved first aid, on-the-bike skills courses, as well as gaining valuable experience by spending time with the team.
Level 2 coaches assist level 3 coaches with advanced tasks such as leading rides.
LEVEL III
Level 3 coaches satisfy all of the level 1 and 2 requirements, as well as taking further education, a leader summit, and have spent the most time riding with the team.
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Level 3 coaches take a leadership role within the team. Equivalent competencies as head coach.
Rick Ebbers
NICA Coaching Level: 3
Years MTB Experience: 10+
Years MTB Coaching: 7
Home City: Port Washington
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2025 OZ MTB Role: Head Coach (High School)
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​Latest Update: 7/15/2025
Whitney Teska
NICA Coaching Level: 2
Years MTB Experience: 1-4
Years MTB Coaching: 3
Home City: Cedarburg
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2025 OZ MTB Role: Head Coach (Middle School)
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​Latest Update: 7/15/2025
