Galena MTB aims to create a lifelong love for cycling and build positive life skills through an inclusive, supportive, and fun interscholastic mountain biking experience for all youth ages 5th through 12th grade.
Galena MTB is a member of the Nevada North Mountain Bike League and part of National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA).
Our team includes over 80 athletes and more than 50 volunteer coaches! Participation is open to students zoned for, or on a variance for, Galena High School. Home schoolers in the Galena High School zone are also welcome.
The season runs July through October. Team practices are held on Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings. The league holds five cross country races each season for NICA teams from across Northern Nevada and the Eastern Sierra. Races are not mandatory, but they are super fun. Athletes compete at different levels ranging from novice to varsity. The team works with Washoe County to maintain Lower Whites Creek Trail. Female athletes and coaches are encouraged to participate in the GRiT program and rides.
Galena MTB won the Nevada North League Title in 2025.
At practice, athletes are split into riding groups with a lead coach and a sweep coach. Groups also maintain NICA athlete-to-coach ratios for safety which means each practice requires 15-20 volunteer coaches!
All coaches obtain a license through NICA, requirements include: NICA Philosophy, Safety and Risk Management training, an annual background check, concussion training and athlete abuse awareness training. Level 2 and 3 coaches also maintain wilderness first aid and CPR training.
Meet our Coaches
Jana Buck
Head Coach
Jana has been head coach since 2023. Jana fuels our stoke with her positive energy.
Ashlie Teixeira-Smith
Team Director
Ashlie keeps our team organized. She is the first coach you’ll meet at practice when you check-in and get assigned a ride group.
Thanks to all our volunteer coaches!
Level 3 Coaches
| Ann Miers |
| Chris Fili |
| Jackson Miers |
| Jacob Blake |
| Jana Buck |
| Jon Fritzinger |
| Kirk Korver |
| Naomi Lange |
| Nate Hudson |
| Paul Miers |
| Ryan Icanberry |
| Samuel Echo |
| Tim Sherry |
Level 2 Coaches
| Andreas Simanowski |
| Ashlie Teixeira-Smith |
| Bradley Damschen |
| Brock Boscovich |
| Carrie Henderson Busha |
| Chris Brydon |
| Darcy Anderson |
| Erik Bjur |
| Erin Sherry |
| Jeff Anderson |
| John Darter |
| Kirstin Hudson |
| Lucas Miers |
| Shawn OMeara |
Level 1 Coaches
| Andrew Sizelove |
| Audrey Crow |
| Ben Barnes |
| Di Townsend |
| Duke Fuselier |
| Elizabeth Buck |
| Frank Garibay |
| Heather Brown |
| John Deville |
| John Drexler |
| Joe Coudriet |
| Judd Anders |
| Kevin Harte |
| Lukas Blake |
| Mark Julius |
| Mary Icanberry |
| Mike Freed |
| Mike Trainor |
| Nicole Cutler |
| Rachel Westover |
| Ryan Downing |
| Scott Westover |
| Thomas Smith |
| Ty Maheu |
| Vani Coudriet |
Our Founders: Galena MTB would not exist without Paul and Ann Miers and Sam Echo. Together these three people got Galena MTB started in 2016. Paul was the team’s first head coach.
Ann, Paul and Sam also have worked with the Nevada North NICA league to make it what it is today.
In 2025, the Miers were awarded Community Impact Award by the National NICA program.
