Mountain Bike Coaching and Athlete Management with world champion Nathan Rennie
THE VICTORY LAB MOUNTAIN BIKE PROGRAMS
Kids MTB Academy Afterschool Program & School Holiday Clinics
Kids MTB Academy Afterschool Program & School Holiday Clinics
Kids MTB Academy Afterschool Program & School Holiday Clinics
Weekly After-School MTB Sessions are designed to build confidence, develop bike-handling skills across all terrain, and keep kids active in a fun, supportive environment.
The Kids MTB Academy curriculum focuses on building foundational skills before advancing to more technical manoeuvres, catering to riders of all levels, including beginner, intermediate, advanced and competitive riders. Controlled progression is key to emphasise learning skills in the correct order to ensure safety and prevent bad habits.
Details:
- 1.5-hour sessions weekly after school (4:00pm start in autumn/winter, more sessions available during spring/summer)
- 6-week term during NSW school terms
- Ages 8-16 years
- Small group sizes - 5-6 riders with an Instructor and Assistant Instructor
- Location - we are currently confirming a venue in the Wollongong area
- Beginning - NSW School Term 3
- Cost: $250 per academy term
Curriculum:
- Bike set up
- Body positioning
- Braking
- Cornering
- Line selection
- Trail etiquette
- Traffic awareness and safety
- Basic bike maintenance
- Basic trail maintenance
- Race prep and strategy (Advanced)
Bike/Equipment: Beginner and Intermediate riders must have a working and well-maintained bike (any bike, does not need to be expensive or high end). Advanced riders must have a working and well-maintained mountain bike (full suspension or hardtail). The Head Coach will assess each bike prior to riders participating in their first session to ensure it is mechanically sound.
All riders must know how to ride a bike and it is preferable to already have some off-road riding experience. *For kids unable to afford a bike or don’t have one, talk to us, we have a limited number of bikes which can be loaned out for the term.
Riders must wear comfortable, not baggy clothing, with proper footwear (if you do not have mountain bike shoes, sneakers are fine). An Australian approved helmet with the certification sticker must be worn. Gloves, sunscreen, (sunglasses are optional, however recommended on high glare days). Medical devices if required/prescribed.
Class options: beginner/intermediate riders are welcome, and stronger riders may be recommended for the advanced class. We will add additional sessions each week depending on interest and response.
School holiday MTB clinics: half-day and one‑day MTB clinics packed with skills training and the chance to meet other young riders. The next skills sessions will be scheduled over the NSW term 3 school holidays.
Active Kids Vouchers - we are currently registering with the NSW Government to accept Active Kids Vouchers. We will make an announcement once we have confirmation.
Lab Rats Junior Racing Development Program
Kids MTB Academy Afterschool Program & School Holiday Clinics
Kids MTB Academy Afterschool Program & School Holiday Clinics
The Lab Rats Junior Development Program supports young riders who are racing or wish to start racing, from anywhere in the world. With a strong passion for mountain biking and athlete development, The Victory Lab offers a program that supports advanced riders as they progress through structured training, race preparation, and high-performance pathways. Whether your goal is to dominate the local races or become a professional elite rider, The Victory Lab can help guide you to reach your goals.
Details:
Through a combination of structured group and individual sessions (on-the-bike and virtual/online), race support, team collaboration, and opportunities to connect with other riders creates an environment where athletes can build confidence, improve performance, and enjoy the journey.
Lat Rats Racing is ongoing and accepts registrations at any time (cost will depend on number of virtual and in-person sessions the rider registers for, tailored race prep, tailored training programs, etc). Riders accepted into the Jr Development Program will be automatically given a spot on the Rennie's Lab Rats Racing Team.
What you will get:
- Training programs (on and off the bike)
- Riders may be recommended to the AusCycling and National Development camps
- Opportunity to meet other teammates and collaborate
- Media training
- Social media etiquette
- Sponsorship guidance
- Assistance with navigating contracts
- Team jersey
Curriculum:
- Race prep and strategy
- Breaking down practice runs
- How to approach qualifying/seeding
- Final race run strategy
- Line selection
- Jumping clinic
- Nutrition
- How to deal with pressure
- Racing etiquette
- Self-promotion
If you would like to discuss your needs and expectations, feel free to book a free initial virtual consultation via the coaching page.
The Victory Lab will have webinars which will be available to registered clients for free or at a discounted price.
Register your interest below if you would like to apply to join the Lab Rats Jr Development Program.