*Welcome!

• Host Introductions - name, team, grade, and your project/role
• Guest Introductions
  • Name, team, grade, project
  • Optional: How has GRiT impacted you? 
  • Fun question: Would you rather ride in the freezing cold or scalding hot?  

Recap of recent GRiT news: 

• Preseason GRiT event 
  • Location - Sherman Branch in Charlotte, NC
  • Fun games 
    • Rock painting 
    • Relay egg and spoon race
    • Guess what's in the bag
    • Pumpkin scavenger hunt 
    • Stretching 
    • Lots of halloween candy snacks 
  • Ride on the trails 
    • Smooth, fast, fun 
    • Scary guy 

Interview with Salma: 

• What is the mentor program for those who don’t know? 
• Talk about what you did last year*
• What are you guys planning on doing this year?
• What are your goals for this project?
• What motivated you to take on this project? 
• What has been your biggest achievement with the mentors? 
• What about the mentor program is unique to you? 
• Considering that it is your senior year, what are your final goals for the mentor project? 

Upcoming events:

**Talk about the season coming up - be hype 

• Theme: New Horizon 
• New League Director - Chelle 
• New GRiT Coordinator Team - Sharon, Angie, Liz

• Dates for Races 
  • Browns Creek: 2/28 - 3/1 
  • Tryon Equestrian Center, Mill Spring: 3/14 - 3/15
  • Farris Memorial Park, Maydon: 3/28 - 3/29
  • Dark Mountain, Wilksboro: 4/11 - 4/12
  • Rock Hill BMX, Rock Hill, SC: 4/25 - 4/26
  • Championship: Anglers Park, Danville, VA: 5/9 - 5/10

• Make sure to check the yt channel for new videos and content! 

Conclusion (mention form to submit requests and suggestions as well as where to find it and more information on GRiT: @ncicl_GRiT on Instagram and @ncnica on Youtube or look up North Carolina Interscholastic Cycling League) 

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What makes a NICA team thrive? It's more than just fast riding – it's the culture you cultivate! Join us for an insightful conversation on the NC GRiT podcast as we delve into the crucial topic of team culture - and how that plays into league culture - with two incredible guests: Brian Russell, League Director, and Sita Cooper, GRiT Ambassador and Watauga Pioneers student athlete.

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Join us as we delve into the impactful Health and Wellness project spearheaded by Senior GRiT Ambassador Ali Otto of the Orange County Crushers. This episode explores how she's addressing anxiety within the mountain biking community, creating a platform for girls and all riders to connect, share, and support each other. Learn about the challenges faced and the strategies being implemented to promote mental wellness on and off the trails. GRiT has got your back!

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Join the NC GRiT podcast crew and the Senior GRiT Ambassador leads of the GRiT Mechanical Project, Lydia Herrera and Helena Ferebauer as they discuss how female student athletes in NC are working to educate and empower other girls to get their hands dirty learning about their bikes and independently tackling basic bike maintenance and common on trail repairs to keep the adventures rolling! Learn how you can be a part of the movement to get and keep more girls and women on bikes, and ensure they are confident, even when there are unexpected 'bumps' in the trail! 

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Healthy competition fuels growth in cycling. On this episode of NC GRiT, we explore how the Rider Development Project cultivates grit and resilience through positive competition. We go behind the scenes to discover how they're shaping the future of cycling by developing stronger cyclists and stronger individuals

Podcast music: Espres by Lunareh

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Season 3 Episode 3 of the NC GRiT Podcast feature the Girls Drawing Together project, led by Laidy Rogers of the Riverside High School mountain biking team! Hear how she is using art and creativity to build community within the North Carolina Interscholastic Cycling League.

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Season 3 Episode 2 of the GRiT Podcast reveals the dates for the upcoming NCICL season with league director Brian Russell. Along with this we shared a recap of the past events that happened over the last few weeks. All in all the highlight of this episode is special guests Siana Rehman and Salma El-Wafi who each got to talk about their Senior Ambassador projects which are outreach and the mentor program. Listen in to hear more details!! 

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Join our new co hosts, Vivian, Hadley and Alex, for their introductory episode of the NC GRiT podcast! They'll share about our recent student leadership training weekend, the upcoming GRiT preseason event, and what participants can look forward to at the upcoming NICA Eastern Regionals event!

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Join the Senior Ambassador leads of the Health and Wellness project and GRiT Committee member, Marilyn Laxton LCMHC, NCC! They will answer questions submitted by NCICL student athletes and coaches, as well as share their own experiences, and wellness tips and tricks. We'll help you feel positive in the start chute for the Salisbury Scramble, or wherever the trails take you!

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A group of special Senior Ambassador guests from the Health & Wellness and Rider Development projects join us to share a wealth of knowledge and experience. We dive into the importance of building resiliency through a community that supports your growth and wellness as an athlete, and a female in a male dominated sport. Join us and share your questions through the form in our IG bio our at the GRiT tent at our upcoming event weekends! 

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