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League to Launch First LCI Coach Training
The demand for bicycle education is growing rapidly and, across the country, there are more than 3,700 League Cycling Instructors with the classroom knowledge and street skills to get folks riding safely and confidently.
But who’s teaching the teachers?
While we have thousands of LCIs, we only have 17 LCI Coaches — an elite group of experts in bicycling instruction who lead LCI seminars. Over the course of three days, these coaches train new LCIs on the Smart Cycling curriculum and, more importantly, how to teach it.
Gail Copus Spann (yellow jacket) is one of just 17 LCI Coaches nationwide
With more and more seminars being scheduled each year, there’s a need for more people to instruct them. That’s why we’re so excited to announce our first Coaches Training scheduled for early 2013 in Houston, Texas.
At these four-day trainings, experienced LCIs will have the opportunity to learn what the job entails and facilitate their own LCI Seminar. And Texas is just the first stop — we’re planning two additional trainings in other regions, too.
Are you an LCI? Do you want to teach the next generation of LCIs? Contact me at Alissa@bikeleague.org for more information.
Alissa Simcox
League Director of Education
Simcox joined the League in July 2011. For the 5 years prior, she worked with the Congressional Youth Leadership Council and the National Association of Home Builders. She holds a BA in Education and Recreation and Leisure Administration from Florida State University.
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October 17th, 2012 at 4:41 pm
I am interested in knowing if another LCI Coach Training will happen closer to the west coast?
October 18th, 2012 at 2:57 pm
Like Kim, I am interested in west coast classes for coaches. I am also interested in knowing what kinds of qualifications and experience the LAB and current coaches believe are critical for successful trainers/coaches.
October 19th, 2012 at 1:03 pm
10 fewer coaches than I suspected!
If you want/need my help in Houston or other places, I’m there.
Hal Ballard
Coach, Region 6
October 19th, 2012 at 2:45 pm
Hmm Texas in the drear of a Seattle Winter — Yes!
Or sunny California works too.
October 22nd, 2012 at 2:44 pm
Hi Kim,
My husband, Mike, and I are interested. We are LCIs in Atlanta GA. Will there be any seminars here in the southeast?
Thank you!
October 22nd, 2012 at 3:26 pm
I’m ready to upgrade to coach especially with a growing need for qualified instructors.
Wynn Kageyama
Fully Certified, LCI
October 22nd, 2012 at 3:32 pm
i have taken the class but am not an instructor. West Coast would be a better location, Northern California, even better. I have a lot of bicycling experience, urban and rural.
October 22nd, 2012 at 8:54 pm
Alaska is a long way to go for a “coaches” training
but Im happy to help put one on west coast or even
Anchorage. Lots going on there now.
Linda Crider LCI #374
(created Bike Ed program for Florida DOT and trained
many LCI’s in Fla. Now in Alaska and doing LCI trainings there…..but not in winter:)
October 23rd, 2012 at 10:37 am
It’s great seeing so much interest for the Coach Training. We are currently finalizing all of the details for the first event and will share the information within the next few days. In the meantime, 2 of 3 locations have been decided: Houston and CA. Where should the third be?
October 24th, 2012 at 12:19 am
Tucson, Arizona
Outside Magazine’s pick for #1 cycling city in the country!
October 28th, 2012 at 12:17 pm
How about something on the east coast in Washington, DC or New York? I am very much interested in Coach training and will be happy to travel to it. Do you have firm dates and information on the limitations on enrollment for the Houston event?