Youth MTB Coaching

Building Trail Confidence on the Bike

Foundation-first youth mountain bike coaching in Lehi & Draper. We teach kids to master body positioning, stay fluid, and flow with the trail.

Junior Rollers Mountain Bike

Our Coaching Philosophy

We build lifelong confidence.

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Progress and Effort

We celebrate grit, curiosity, and personal growth. Real success is found in the resilience to get back up and try again.

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Building Confidence

Confidence is built one small win at a time. Through appropriate skill progressions and good trail judgment, riders discover what they are capable of and build lasting trust in themselves.

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Supportive Community

Mountain biking is better together. We cultivate an encouraging club culture where riders cheer each other, celebrate together, and make real friendships on the trail.

"[My son's] confidence on a bike skyrocketed!
He learned that falling isn't the worst thing in the world [and] overcame his fear!"
- Parent

Fall 2026 Pop-Up Ride Series

Keep the summer momentum rolling. Our fall rides take riders' skills and endurance to the next level with longer, focused trail rides.


Each pop-up is a 2-hour Saturday morning clinic that pairs focused skill coaching with a real trail ride, capped off with warm cider and donuts at the finish line. Come to one, or come to all three — every session builds on the last.

  • 🎯 Small groups, capped at 14 riders
  • 🚡 Riding on single-track trails
  • β˜• Cider & donuts at the finish
  • πŸ“ˆ Skills build session to session
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Sept 19 β€” Baseline & Flow Potato Hill Trailhead
Registration Closed
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OCT 24
10am–noon

Cornering & Speed Control

πŸ“ TH — Valley Vista in Pleasant Grove

  • Warm-Up Skill: Soft Rock (short loop)
  • The Ride: Approximately 2-4 miles.
  • Focus: Pushing up climbs, consistency & control through corners, and modulating speed
Registration Still Open! →
Fall Aspens Cornering & Speed Control
Fall Leaf Accent
NOV 7
10am–noon

Tech & Trail Adventure

πŸ“ TH — Lambert Park in Alpine

  • Warm-Up Skill: Rock roll on Tilted Trail
  • The Ride: Approximately 2-4 miles
  • Focus: Build confidence riding over the rock roll, pushing over uphill obstacles, adventure, and navigation
Registration Still Open! →
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Is Your Rider Ready for the Fall Pop-Ups?

Designed for riders ages 8–12 with some trail experience.

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  • Trail baseline: Has pedaled on dirt or singletrack before (family trail rides, past JR clinics) and can comfortably ride 2+ miles.
  • Bike setup: A geared mountain bike with hand brakes, trail tires, and a snug helmet.
  • Rider mindset: Excited to tackle climbs, try rough terrain, and ride with a group.
πŸ”” New to mountain biking? Our Spring & Summer foundational sessions are perfect. β€” Sign up to be notified.

Reserve Your Rider's Fall 2026 Spot

$25 per rider per pop-up β€” includes coaching, snacks, and a custom sticker/patch.


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Participant Waiver & Release Agreement

Utah Youth Mountain Biking, aka Junior Rollers Mountain Bike Club
Release of Liability, Assumption of Risk, Parental Consent & Indemnification Agreement

Important Notice: Utah law generally limits a minor's ability to waive claims. This Agreement is intended to document parental assumption of risk, consent to participation, and parental indemnification to the fullest extent permitted by Utah law.

1. Parties Released. This Agreement releases Coach W. Glen Gunnell and his assistants, volunteers, agents, and representatives ("Released Parties").

2. Activity Description. The Participant will engage in mountain biking activities including skills clinics, group rides, and trail riding as part of the Junior Rollers Fall 2026 Pop-Up Ride Series, on public or private land in Utah, under varying conditions.

3. Assumption of Risk. Mountain biking is inherently dangerous. Risks include falls, collisions, uneven terrain, weather, equipment failure, serious injury, paralysis, or death. I knowingly assume all such risks on behalf of my child.

4. Parental Release and Waiver. To the fullest extent permitted by Utah law, I release the Released Parties from claims arising from my child's participation, including those based on ordinary negligence.

5. Parental Indemnification. I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Released Parties from claims brought by or on behalf of the Participant.

6. Medical Authorization. I authorize emergency medical treatment and accept financial responsibility for such care.

7. Safety & Equipment. Helmets are mandatory. The Participant must follow coach instructions. Coaches may remove a Participant for unsafe behavior.

8. Governing Law. This Agreement is governed by Utah law and venue shall lie in Utah courts.

Coach Code of Conduct. Coaches agree to: prioritize child safety; maintain appropriate boundaries; provide instruction appropriate to skill level; model respectful behavior; require helmet use; and stop activities if conditions become unsafe.

"Riding with me previously [he] never pushed himself and gave up easily. Junior Rollers gave him the skills and confidence to be excited about mountain biking!"

"My son used to fall a lot while riding trails, especially cornering. After the lessons and building confidence, he is able to stay on his bike and tackle rough trails without taking a fall."

About the Coach

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Coach Glen Gunnell
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Glen Gunnell

Founder & Head Coach, Junior Rollers

  • 8 years NICA ride leading with Lehi High School
  • 2 seasons of winter indoor coaching
  • Lead coach, Junior Rollers Summer Youth Program

I created Junior Rollers because of the joy I've found riding mountain bikes with my four kids. What started as wanting to teach my youngest son and his friends turned into something bigger. During our inaugural nine-week summer session, I saw firsthand the impact of focusing on the fundamentals — kids progressed and gained real confidence on their bikes, friendships were made, and a community was built. That experience only deepened my desire to keep on rolling.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Junior Rollers Mountain Bike Club?

Junior Rollers is an encouraging youth mountain bike club designed to build confident riders ages 9–12. We teach tangible fundamentalsβ€”like body positioning, proper braking, and cornering controlβ€”in a supportive group setting where kids learn at their own pace. By mastering how to stay stable on rough singletrack, riders overcome their fear of falling, push past frustration, and discover the genuine excitement of tackling real trails with control.

How do I know if my child is ready for singletrack mountain biking?

A child is ready for singletrack trail riding when they can comfortably ride a multi-gear mountain bike, operate hand brakes reliably. We focus beginner's on parking-lot skill foundations, while intermediate riders spend more time on trails.

How does Junior Rollers prepare kids for middle school NICA teams?

With 8 years of experience leading NICA rides for Lehi High School, Coach Glen structures clinics around the exact skills, trail etiquette, and group riding safety needed for local NICA middle school and high school teams (such as Lehi, Lone Peak, and Skyridge). We bridge the gap between casual neighborhood riding and organized youth trail riding.

Is mountain biking safe for kids?

Yes. Junior Rollers prioritizes "Smart Risk & Decision-Making," teaching kids how to evaluate trail features, control speed through modulating brakes, and know when to "walk" an obstacle. Mandatory helmets, pre-ride bike safety checks, and small group ratios increases rider safety on trails.

What should my rider bring to a trail session?

Riders must bring a tuned mountain bike with hand brakes, a properly fitted helmet, water (hydration pack or bottle), close toed shoes, full-fingered bike gloves are nice to have. If weather will be chilly bring a light jacket. We recommend keeping packs light and removing kickstands.

What is your cancellation policy?

You can cancel for a full refund up to 48 hours before any pop-up session. After that window, we will always attempt to transfer your rider's registration spot to a future session whenever possible.

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New to Mountain Biking? Start Here.

Spring & Summer sessions are the perfect entry point for beginner-to-intermediate riders, ages 9–12.

Unlike our Fall Pop-Up clinics, Spring and Summer programs start from the fundamentals — no singletrack experience required. Drop your email below and we'll let you know the moment registration opens, no spam, just trail dates.