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Why Your Students Should Think of Themselves as Athletes
Two past ICA articles by Tom Scotto encouraged instructors to think of their students as athletes, and to design their program and profiles to reflect that mindset. ICA contributor Bill Roach has taken this a step further and asked his students to think of themselves as athletes. Here is hisRead more…
Audio Master Class: The Ride of Intention
When we place our attention on our intention, magical things happen! This ride is about inspiring your students to do just that. It’s a magical journey of self-discovery, as they realize they are the creators of their own reality. This is manifested through two challenging climbs. They will never forget what you’ve taught them, or the gift you’ve given them via this ride. . . .Read more…
The Power of Words: Cueing Maximal Efforts
Your words have power, so make sure you mean what you say. Make sure you know what it is you are asking of your students, and that you are serious about what you are asking them to do. Students take what you say seriously. This coaching article examines the powerRead more…
Quote of the Week: The Value of Persistence
Looking for your weekly inspiration? Read on to find out what the quote of the week has to offer you…Read more…
Class Profile: Partner’s Choice
In the second profile of the Back to School series, Jen Lynn has created a very engaging profile that pairs students into teams and asks them to challenge each other, choosing between two different drills.Read more…
Keeping Indoor Cycling Fun While Keeping it Real
Today’s article is very timely since I taught the “Why Should I Keep it Real?” workshop twice while in Europe this past month. I sincerely wish every instructor could take this workshop; there is so much important information in how to do exactly what Mark is discussing in this article.Read more…
Student defends aggressive shoulder movement in standing climb
ICA member Margaret has a student who overdoes her swaying motion when in a standing climb and claims she does it to “gain momentum.” Learn how to address someone who is overly aggressive in their upper body movement. ICA member Margaret sent in this question: When I ask my studentsRead more…
Quote of the Week
As we approach the World Series, let’s learn from one of the baseball legends, Babe Ruth…
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Level 2 Indoor Cycling Certification Offered by Cycling Fusion as an Online Course
Cycling Fusion continues to offer ground breaking opportunities to increase your education as an indoor cycling coach. Their all-day Level 2 certification was just filmed live with Sally Edwards and Tom Scotto. Anyone who purchases it will have access for six months, making this an incredible way to take aRead more…
Class Profile: The Colors Game
It’s Back to School time! Have you ever played games in your classes? Fall is a great time to engage students in this manner as they begin to come back to class after their summer off. Created by guest contributor Jennifer Lynn, this profile is the first installment of a series of profiles employing games.Read more…