NZMTBA | Launchpad

What is the NZMTBA?

The New Zealand Mountain Bike Academy is dedicated to transforming promising athletes into world-class performers. Our focus is on backing individuals who have already demonstrated exceptional dedication and skill in their chosen MTB discipline, guiding them through the transition to high performance by providing targeted support in areas where they need it most.

Meet the athletes

Coaching

Tailored coaching unlocks athlete potential, integrating sport-specific, strength, physiology, and psychology.

Sports Science

Performance testing to integrate into the coaching to develop understanding of athlete needs and development opportunities.

Mentoring

Uniting young and seasoned athletes to fast-track high-performance learning.

Training Camps

Bringing together leading providers, educators and athletes to create an environment that athletes can expand their physical self and knowledge.

Education

Developing the athletes primary resource, the top two inches, with knowledge and understanding to perform at the highest level.

Support

We provide athletes with invaluable support including nutrition guidance, contract advice, and mentorship

Our Vision

Our vision is to support the next generation of Mountain Bike athletes from New Zealand to achieve international success on the world stage in all disciplines of MTB.

The academy focuses on what each athlete requires to develop their performance to the next level. Working with professional providers in the different support networks a athlete needs, the academy is able to provide the professional support that otherwise might not be accessible to the athletes.