Coach Licensing Program

Skilled and dedicated coaches are the most important asset of Arizona Cycling Association mountain bike teams. An ACA coach puts the safety and overall well-being of their student-athletes as the first priority. Licensed coaches are role models and teachers who are open to learning the best practices of youth mountain bike coaching and actively working to hone their leadership skills.

• No experience is necessary to become an ACA coach.
• We have many teams already established with which you could volunteer – a great way to get a first-hand look at what managing a team is like.
• We have the tools to help all coaches succeed.

How Do I Get Started?

The path to becoming an ACA coach typically begins with volunteering with a local team or attending a Leadership Summit. All coaches are required to obtain a coaches license at one of three levels:

• Level 1 – Assists all coaches as directed by the head coach.
• Level 2 – Assists Level 3 coaches with advanced tasks such as leading rides.
• Level 3 – Takes a leadership role within the team. Equivalent competencies as head coach.

Start with Level 1 and take it one step at a time throughout the year as training opportunities arise to complete requirements. Level 1 certification is the minimum requirement to ride with and coach our student-athletes. All Level 1 requirements are offered online. Trainings for Levels 2 and 3 are both online and offered locally through the ACA.

To start your licensing launch the ACA Registration page and select your team from the dropdown menu. You will need the team Pass Code, which you can get from your head coach or team director. If you don’t have a team yet, reach out directly to the team in your area or email us. For additional information, check out the Coach Registration & Licensing FAQs.