Quote Originally Posted by Irulan
a lot of the same Canadian gals coach for both camps.

Here's what I think is interesting. Canada has not one but two systems for certifying mountain bike coaches, somewhat similar to the system in place for ski instructing (PSIA) There is no similar system in the US

Here are the links:
Canadian Mountain Bike Instructor Certificatio
Canadian Nationat (mtb) Coaching Certification

As I understand it, there is nothing parallel in the states for mtb coaching.

irulan
Cmbic is a very specific training course for mountain bike coaches

Cncc is a more generic coaching course.

Both are very important and it's great if you can find a coach that has both. Many of the coaches in BC coach for different org's.