COACH TRAINING
Training that aims to create a safe and rewarding experience for both athletes and coaches.
After registering as a coach, you must become a licensed coach BEFORE you can ride with students. While other youth sports programs do not require background checks or training, Georgia Cycling prides itself on a structured coach-licensing program. We don’t want this training to seem overwhelming or to deter anyone from becoming a coach. The training is straightforward and not overly time-consuming, but it is a necessary step before coaches are permitted to ride with children.
We have two coaching levels: Assistant Coach and Coach. All coaches are required to hold at least an active Assistant Coach licence to participate in Trail Rangers activities.
The Georgia Cycling Association provides comprehensive liability insurance and covers all licensed coaches for the duration of the season. Every adult riding with a Trail Rangers program must hold a current license to be insured during these activities. Coaches who complete all coach certification requirements by March 1, 2026 will receive a free parking pass.
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
| REQUIREMENT | ASSISTANT COACH | COACH | VALID FOR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ONLINE TRAINING | Annual Background Check | ✔ | ✔ | 1 Season |
| Georgia Cycling Coach Participation Agreement | ✔ | ✔ | 1 Season | |
| Abuse Prevention Training | ✔ | ✔ | 1 Season | |
| Concussion Training | ✔ | ✔ | 1 Season | |
| Georgia Cycling Coaching Fundamentals | ✔ | ✔ | 1 Season | |
| IN-PERSON TRAINING | Developing Skills Through Gameplay (Available only at Leadership Summit) | ✔ | 5 Seasons | |
| Method of Instruction (Available only at Leadership Summit) | ✔ | 3 Seasons | ||
| First Aid Training | ✔ | 2 years from date of completition | ||
| CPR Training | ✔ | 2 years from date of completition | ||
| Coaching Field Hours* | 10 | 1 Season | ||
| Continuing Education Units** (Units after obtaining level) | 1 per year | 1 Season | ||
| *Coaching Field Hours must be done in person with student-athletes during either the TeamMTB or Trail Rangers season. Off-season actitivites do not count. Hours can be attributed to either program. | ||||
| **Continuing Education Units may be done in-person or virtually. | ||||