Coach Profiles

Our team runs thanks to the amazing efforts of our volunteer coaches, most of whom are parents of our student riders. In addition to having a passion for mountain biking, our coaches have annual background checks and complete extensive training, including CPR and first aid. Interested in becoming a coach - reach out!

Peter Cook - Team Director

Peter has been riding and racing road since 1980 and riding and racing mountain since 1992. Peter has raced (literally) all skinny-tire disciplines, gravel, triathlons, XC, and has bike-packed across 5 continents. Peter has a few Scottish National medals, got 6th in Age Group Triathlon Worlds, and has completed an Ironman. Peter is a level 3 coach who coaches because he believes in the NICA mission and he enjoys the team and community. Coach Peter's supports our Gold POD primarily but floats between PODS as well.

Thad Williams - Head Coach

Thad has been racing mountain bikes since 1995 and has raced collegiate (SCCC), NORBA, TMBRA, 24-hr and endurance races. For Austin locals, Thad has completed the Enchilada Buffet 11 times (won it on gears and SS) and completed the Dragon Slayer 5 times on single-speed. Thad has been a NICA coach for 4 years, a Level 3 coach for 3 years, and a head coach for 2. Thad coaches to help athletes gain confidence and meet their goals. Coach Thad leads the Platinum POD and floats across all PODS.

Steven Sprinkle - Asst. Director

Steven Sprinkle is a Level 2 coach and our team's Assistant Director. Steven has been riding since the 70s and racing since the 90s. Steven finished the Tour Divide in 2023. Steven coaches to participate fully in the team and spend time with his son. Coach Steven supports the Bronze POD.

Conrad Steitz - Asst. Head Coach

Conrad has been riding since the 80's and got his first real mountain bike in 1997. Conrad coaches to share his joy for cycling and to hopefully create lifelong riders. Conrad is a Level 2 coach and our team's Assistant Head Coach. This is Conrad's 2nd year coaching NICA. Coach Conrad leads the Gold POD.

Chris Armstrong - Level 2 Coach

Chris has been riding and racing since 1999 and has raced TMBRA, TXBRA, CX, and Triathlons. Chris served as a race director for STORM's TMBRA race and has raced Pike's Peak. Chris has been coaching NICA for 5 years and loves helping people discover cycling. Coach Chris leads the Bronze POD.

Tyler Moore - Level 2 Coach

Tyler has been racing since 1990 and has competed in NORBA, TMBRA, Mountain States Cup DH, and the Texas Enduro Cup. Tyler is an Austin High Alumni. Tyler is a 2-time Texas State Champ Enduro racer. Tyler coaches to help riders discover their potential on and off the bike. This is Tyler's 4th year with NICA. Coach Tyler rips with the Platinum POD.

Cindy Moore - Level 2 Coach

Cindy has been riding since the 90s and racing since 2004. Coach Cindy has raced both Stage and Mountain races with TMBRA. Cindy has also finished the Whole Enchilada in Moab. Cindy loves riding and tries to instill that love into others. This is her 4th year coaching. Coach Cindy floats between Silver and Gold PODS.

John Lakoski - Level 2 Coach

John has been racing bikes since 1993. John has raced TMBRA Cat 1, has finished Leadville 3 times (!), and has been riding the Greenbelt for over 30 years. John coaches to help others find the sport. This is John's first year as a coach. Coach John leads the Silver POD.

Joel Buser - Level 2 Coach

Joel has been riding since 2001. He's new to MTB but has been a triathlete for over 20 years. Joel coaches to pay back all the help he received from the cycling community early on as a cyclist. Joel has completed >50 Triathlons including 4 full Ironmans and Escape From Alcatraz. This is Joel's 1st year coaching. Coach Joel rides with Bronze POD.

Mike Davis - Level 2 Coach

Mike has been riding and racing since 2000. Mike raced NUE - the National Ultra Endurance Series and finished La Ruta - the MTB race across Costa Rica. Mike coaches to learn better skills from the coaches and kids! Mike is a Level 2 coach, this is Mike's 3rd year coaching. Coach Mike supports the Silver POD.

David O'Neill - Level 2 Coach

Dave has been riding since 1993. Dave is a D1 National and Olympic rowing coach. Dave teaches athletics because the pursuit of excellence makes people better citizens of the world. This is David's 1st year coaching. Coach David supports the Bronze POD and flexes to Silver.

Stephen Meckley - Coach

Steven has been riding since 1995 when he got his first 'real' mountain bike. Steven coaches to help create a sense of community. Coach Stephen is a Level 1 coach. This is Stephen's 2nd year coaching. Coach Stephen supports the Bronze POD.

Matt Rainwaters - Coach

Matt has been riding for 5 years and did his first race in 2020. Matt rides to make lifelong memories with family and friends. Matt has ridden in and supported the Fireflies West charity rides. This is Matt's 1st year coaching. Coach Matt rides with the Silver POD.

Tim Clements - Coach

Tim has been riding since 1996 and racing since 1997. Tim raced collegiate SCCC for SW Texas, TMBRA XC, and both Enduro and Downill (starting in his 40s). Tim was a top 10 Expert racer in the 2002 TMBRA series. Tim coaches to help kids experience the joy and freedom of riding. This is Tim's first year coaching. Coach Tim supports the Gold POD.

Daniel Teczar - Coach

Dan has been riding since 2020 and coaches to support his son and himself. This is Dan's 1st year coaching with the Bronze POD.

Kevin Baker - Coach

Kevin has been riding since 1999 and racing since 2006. Kevin raced collegiate at Texas State. Kevin is a bikepacker who loves sharing his passion for cycling to show athletes how cycling can teach them to overcome obstacles in life. This is Kevin's 4th year with NICA. Coach Kevin supports the Silver POD.

Ramsey Ashour - Coach

This is Ramsey's 2nd year coaching. Coach Ramsey rides with the Bronze POD.

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