Meet Our Coaches
Lancaster Composite MTB Team includes more than 30 NICA certified coaches who volunteer their time, knowledge, and encouragement to support one of the largest youth mountain bike teams in the midwest. As our team grows, our Team Director and Ride Group Managers work together to create a welcoming and energetic environment for students whether they are just getting familiar with natural surface trail riding or are challenging to be out front of the fastest competition. We support all student athletes from party pacers to podium pushers because of our coaches. Anyone interested in learning about Coaching for Lancaster Composite MTB Team can connect with our Team Director.
Coach Jesse — Team Director
NICA Coach: Since 2020
Team Values: Communication and Growth Mindset
Role: Leads all team communication between riders and families, coaches and other volunteers, and between the league/NICA staff. Success looks like responsiveness, clarity, and enthusiastic support of all aspects of team management and equipping Ride Group Managers to achieve their objectives.
Coach Jake — Gold Ride Group Manager
NICA Coach: Since 2024
Team Values: Dedication and Believe
Role: Leads practice plans for our youngest and newest student athletes with a rock-solid, party-ride atmosphere and structured skill building that delivers those first doses of free speed on the trail. Success looks like the introduction and reinforcement of essential mountain bike skills that keep all riders safe on trail while learning what the fun community of cycling feels like. Typical practice rides are 4–8 miles with heavier focus on on-the-bike games and adventure that reinforce skills.
Coach Erik — Silver Ride Group Manager
NICA Coach: Since 2022
Team Values: Determination and Focus
Role: Leads practice plans for our emerging student athletes who consistently and safely apply essential mountain bike skills to group trail rides of moderate pace and distance. Success looks like support for student athletes to define and pursue personal and team development goals. Typical practice rides are 8–10 miles with focus on reinforcing skills during trail riding and adventure activities.
Coach Michael — Black Ride Group Manager
NICA Coach: Since 2023
Team Values: Reliability and Encouragement
Role: Leads practice plans for our most experienced student athletes who demonstrate safe riding, extreme trail etiquette, and accomplish ride pace and distances typical of upper Junior Varsity and Varsity race categories. Typical practice rides are 10–16 miles with focus on modeling team culture and increasing effort through training to achieve personal ride goals. Student athletes will ride hard and celebrate when challenges are faced down with the commitment to improve.
Coach Connie — GRiT Ride Group Manager
NICA Coach: Since 2024
Role: Guides our recruitment and support for female athletes and coaches on the team and leverages resources of the NICA GRiT (Girls Riding Together) program. Success looks like collaboration with League staff, team coaches, and families to build a positive, welcoming space for all riders.