Values

Safety informs everything we do; our coaching staff will put safety first in every situation

PODS exist to keep kids safe

Mountain biking is an inherently dangerous sport. Safety is not avoiding risk. Safety is matching the risk to the rider. 

Growth happens when a rider is just outside their comfort zone. the rider's focus is up and their physical and mental game are activated. 

Bullying will not be tolerated. Coaches will correct this particular aberrant immediately. 

Negative self-talk is a form of disrespect. We coach positive self-talk and a growth mindset. 

Inclusivity is a value we should demonstrate and encourage. 

We encourage our athletes to be open, friendly, outgoing, and kind. 

Most humans avoid doing hard things if possible. We want to foster an internal fire in our athletes to do difficult things. 

Show them you don't quit. Don't give up on them, don't give up on yourselves as coaches and mentors. 

Coaching helps our athletes understand how important grit and perseverance are. The single most important defining trait of successful people is grit. 

Fun = retention

What does fun look like? 

• Fun can be cleaning a feature

• Fun can simply be working hard

• Fun can be supporting your teammates

• Type 2 fun tends to be the Platinum version of fun