Our team could not exist without the tremendous help of our qualified and well trained coaches. They not only dedicate their time but also their own money to become certified, in order to be allowed to train our students. They are 100% on volunteer basis and joined our team for the love of riding bikes, respecting the trails and passing this passion on to the next generation!
To keep our students safe on the trails, each practice requires a certain student to coach ratio. The kids ride in groups with at least 2, often 3 coaches. This means with every season and team growth, we must find more dedicated coaches who are willing to contribute their talents and time.
It is our goal to fully reimburse our coaches for their costs, but in order to keep team fees low and manageable for all students, we need your help to achieve this goal!
Whether you donate $5, $10, $25 or even $100 towards our goal, every little bit can help us recruit and retain the most qualified coaches for our kids!
Please note “Sponsor a Coach” in the notes of your donation.
***Where your money goes ***
How your donation supports our students & coaches
| Lehigh Valley Composite MTB Team is 100% self-funded and does not receive money from any school or other organization. We strive to keep our program affordable and accessible, and offer need-based scholarships. |
Here are some of the costs our coaches have been covering in the past years. This does not include travel costs to and from race venues across the state.
$30
The annual registration fee for a NICA Coach, getting them licensed with the national and Pennsylvania league
$60
Is the average initial year cost for a coaches background check. this cost is reduced to $11 in year 2-5.
$150
is the average cost a coach pays to become First Aid & CPR certified every two years. Most coaches take mountain bike specific training which helps them apply the best care in emergency situations on the trails.
$50-100
Is the average cost coaches pay to become OTB101 & 201 certified. These classes enable our coaches to teach proper form and position to our students. They learn about skills training through drills and games. These skills are important so our students learn to ride safely and navigate even challenging single track terrain.