Skills Clinics
Skills Clinics offer you the opportunity to learn the essential skills necessary to compete in a sport. Coaches teach you how to perform basic skills from the beginning level all the way through the competitive level. The instruction is progressive and builds on the foundation skills. We will start out teaching the basics and use that foundation to advance to skills that make you more competitive when race day rolls around.
All the instruction is hands on with the opportunity to practice the skills under the watchful eye of your coach. You will learn new skills, practice them, and receive feedback on your performance.
All the instruction is hands on with the opportunity to practice the skills under the watchful eye of your coach. You will learn new skills, practice them, and receive feedback on your performance.
Class sizes are small or individualized and include a coach to teach you the skills you need to be successful in your sport or activity.
One hour clinics are $30 per person.
Half day clinics are $50 per person. These run either from 9am to 12 pm or 1pm to 5pm on weekends.
Full day Clinics include Lunch and are $100 per person. These run from 9am to 5pm.
Clinics are scheduled for the athlete. If you have a group of athletes that want to learn together or if you want to go it one on one, send us a message and we can accomodate you. (Note, one on one clinics may run a shorter time).
See Upcoming Events section for our current schedule. Contact us at info@ncecoaching.com to schedule an event to fit you or your team's needs.
Types of Clinics Available
Triathlon Transitions / Race Strategy (1/2 day)
Learn the essential skills to get in and out of transition in the least amount of time and with the correct equipment for the next leg of the Tri. Learn the tips to act like a pro. Get the inside scoop on what to check on the day before, the morning of, and during the race to maximize your racing experience. A mini triathlon will allow you to put these transitions into practice under the coach's watchful eye. Appropriate triathlon gear is required.
Open Water Swimming (1/2 day)
Learn how to adapt your pool swimming techniques and become proficient in open water swimming. Techniques such as sighting landmarks, drafting, seeding yourself in the start, how to survive physical contact, selecting the appropriate gear, and how to finish your swim leg will be discussed and practiced.
Trail Running (1/2 day)
Have our experienced coaches teach you the differences between running on the trail versus running on the pavement. Learn the proper cadence, the fastest method to go up steep hills, water crossings, navigate logs and trail obstructions, downhill running, basic back country navigation, and how not to hurt yourself out on the trail. A primer on backcountry First Aid will be taught as well to get you back to the trailhead if you do get injured.
Xterra Triathlon Skills / Strategy (Full day)
Learn the differences between a road based triathlon and a dirt based triathlon. Our coaches will go through the gear required for your off road adventure. Learn the techniques required to go fast on a Mountain Bike, how to transition effectively between the bike and the run, some tips on how to nail the swim, and the fastest way to run on the trail. Hands on instruction will be provided throughout. A mini triathlon will be staged to allow you to put all your skills to use at the end. A mountain bike and helmet is required. Lunch will be provided.
Swimming Technique (1/2 day)
Learn how to improve your stroke by breaking down the freestyle stroke into elements, practicing bunches of technique drills, and putting all the parts together. Your stroke before and after will be video taped and your coach will go over your improvements and what to practice more on you own. Swimming is one of the most technique driven of the endurance sports and takes the most time to commit the technique to "memory". This allows you to just go fast. Take the time to learn the proper stroke and excel in the water with us.
Road Cycling Skills (Full day)
Learn the skills needed to ride, train, and race on your road bike. The skills needed to compete in road racing are numerous and difficult to learn on your own through experience. Your coach will show you the proper techniques to climb, descend, ride in a pack, corner, attack, sprint, and ultimately win. The clinic will take place in closed parking lot areas for certain skills and the on open road across varied terrain. Be ready to ride 40 to 50 miles by the time the day is done. A road bike and helmet is required. Lunch will be provided.
Track Cycling Skills (1/2 day)
Learn the skills needed to ride, train, and race on a velodrome. These skills are specific to the velodrome. Your coach will show you the proper techniques to ride, accelerate, slow down, ride in a pack, navigate the banking, and ride efficiently and quickly. The different types of races will be described and you will have the chance to practice them in a controlled environment . A track bike (rentals available) and helmet is required.
Mountain Bike Skills (Full day)
Mountain biking is pretty intimidating for the new athlete. This clinic takes riding the mountain bike and breaks it down to the most basic steps so anybody can learn new techniques or improve your existing skills. Your coaches have many years of experience that will be used to guide you to becoming technically proficient on your mountain bike and ready to tackle new challenges. Some of the clinic will take place out on the trails and some will be in a controlled setting where you can practice until you get it. You will be video taped at various times and your coach will be able to show you what you are doing and what can be improved. This clinic will be run outside in the warm months and inside at Ray's Indoor MTB Park in the winter. A mountain bike and helmet is required. Lunch will be provided.
Triathlon / Time Trial Cycling (1/2 day)
The techniques needed to ride and race a triathlon / time trial bike are quite different from a road bike. Learn from your coach how to maximize yourself and the bike to get every ounce of speed needed to come out on top. Cornering, descending, aero positioning, turn arounds will be drilled and practiced. The clinic will take place in closed parking lot areas and on the open road. Be ready to ride 10 to 25 miles. A Triathlon or Time Trial bike and helmet is required (Road bike set up for Triathlon is acceptable as well).
Cyclocross Skills (1/2 day)
Cyclocross is a specialized type of race that involves learning some specialized skills. Our coaches will take you through all the skills that you need to know before attempting your first cross race or sharpen your existing skills to make you more efficient and fast during your next race. Run-ups, dismounts, barriers, remounts, cornering, accelerations, and many other skills will be covered. Practice the new skills on real barriers on a real course. A short course will be used to practice in a "race" environment. Be ready to ride 5-10 miles. A Cyclocross or Mountain bike and a helmet is required.
Stretching / Core Strength (1/2 day)
Your core muscle groups stabilize your body. If your core is weak, it allows other parts of your body to become unstable leading to injury. Learn the techniques, exercises, equipment, and methods to tone and strengthen your core. Learn from our coaches how to be stronger and have less chance of being injured by stablizing your core.
Free / Nautilus Weight Training (1/2 day)
Ever look at an array of weights and weight machines and walk away not knowing what to do? Our coaches will take you thru the appropriate types of equipment that will benefit you in your sport. Information on what weights or machines to use, the amounts of weights and repetitions that are appropriate, what results each type of equipment will provide, how to choose one over another, and how to progress with your weight training. This is geared toward endurance athletes, not weight lifters, so do not be intimidated. No prior experience is required.
Riding Rollers (1 hour)
Rollers are a challenging and classic method to simulate the feel and balance of riding a bike on the road in the comfort of the indoors. Learning the proper methods to mount, dismount, change hand positions, change gears, balance the bike, and changing cadences are all needed to enjoy riding rollers. Rollers will be provided but your own road bike is required.
Sample Events Schedule for a Skills Clinic
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