MSF RiderCoach training complete!
Road Master
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 1,121
Likes: 3
From: Mass.
I started coaching a dozen years ago during the transition from the old RSS (rider street skills) to the current BRC. I couldn't believe the current at the time coaches that resisted the new curricula. What a bunch of dinosaurs LOL! 12 years later call me Tyrannosaurus, our state is looking at implementing the new curricula next year. Oh well I'l get through it.
SO, enough about me, some tips for a new coach, watch what you say and do. The students will do exactly what you told them or shown them during your demo. When you see them not doing what you intended or demoed think about what you did first before you correct them. It never hurts to stop the exercise commend them for paying attention so well and re-verbalize what you really meant. It happens, you see them and think what the hell are they doing, I didn't say...........OH CRAP, that's exactly what I said! LOL.
Be patient and observant, let them fail once, as long as they are not unsafe. You will be amazed that the next time around they get better. If you need to coach, DO NOT coach them while they are moving. You will distract them and interrupt the learning process.
I like to coach from the line when possible.
Also remember less is more, keep your mouth shut, watch them, they observe the better riders and learn.
SO, enough about me, some tips for a new coach, watch what you say and do. The students will do exactly what you told them or shown them during your demo. When you see them not doing what you intended or demoed think about what you did first before you correct them. It never hurts to stop the exercise commend them for paying attention so well and re-verbalize what you really meant. It happens, you see them and think what the hell are they doing, I didn't say...........OH CRAP, that's exactly what I said! LOL.
Be patient and observant, let them fail once, as long as they are not unsafe. You will be amazed that the next time around they get better. If you need to coach, DO NOT coach them while they are moving. You will distract them and interrupt the learning process.
I like to coach from the line when possible.
Also remember less is more, keep your mouth shut, watch them, they observe the better riders and learn.
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 492
Likes: 139
From: Bel Air, MD
Taught my first session of my first class last night as a student teacher, and loved it. Making personal connections with the students sets them at ease and builds their trust. It didn't take long for them to start pulling me aside and expressing their fears about riding on the range and eventually on the street. I'm looking forward to seeing them gain confidence and pass. I know I'm a newbie RiderCoach, but have been a teacher for 21 years, and I forgot how good it feels to have motivated students who want to learn...and material that I'm passionate about.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 4,719
Likes: 60
From: Los Angeles
Remains to be seen of I'll like it or not! I like bikes and love to ride, but I've always hated public speaking. My entire motivation is to conquer my fear of public speaking by teaching strangers about something I enjoy. If I can't do THIS, I'm going to throw in the towel forever! LOL
Congratulations.
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 283
Likes: 22
From: Grand Prairie, TX
I finished up my RiderCoach training here in Texas a week ago and I definitely agree it was a very challenging, yet rewarding, process. While we were given copies of the new curricula we focused on the old version during class and that's what we used when we facilitated our real class. The change over will be governed more by sponsors materials on hand; once they run out they'll need to move to the new stuff.
I'm going up to Loveland, CO in July to do my H-D Riding Academy (RidersEdge) training. I've seen one of the new Street 500s that will be replacing the Buell Blast and they look like they'll be a fun bike to ride.
Ride Safe!
I'm going up to Loveland, CO in July to do my H-D Riding Academy (RidersEdge) training. I've seen one of the new Street 500s that will be replacing the Buell Blast and they look like they'll be a fun bike to ride.
Ride Safe!
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 492
Likes: 139
From: Bel Air, MD
OK--so I finally have one class under my belt. 12 students started the BRC, 10 finished, 7 passed by MSF standards, and 5 passed with Maryland licensure standards. Everyone was positive, even the 2 that voluntarily withdrew, deciding that motorcycle riding is not for them early on. Those who need to retake the skills test were coached to correct their errors repeatedly over 2 days, so even they knew their poor performance was on them, and they were cool about it.
I found it mentally draining to manage the range safely and also coach each rider to his or her potential--loved it though, and looking forward to more!
I found it mentally draining to manage the range safely and also coach each rider to his or her potential--loved it though, and looking forward to more!
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 492
Likes: 139
From: Bel Air, MD
I started coaching a dozen years ago during the transition from the old RSS (rider street skills) to the current BRC. I couldn't believe the current at the time coaches that resisted the new curricula. What a bunch of dinosaurs LOL! 12 years later call me Tyrannosaurus, our state is looking at implementing the new curricula next year. Oh well I'l get through it.
SO, enough about me, some tips for a new coach, watch what you say and do. The students will do exactly what you told them or shown them during your demo. When you see them not doing what you intended or demoed think about what you did first before you correct them. It never hurts to stop the exercise commend them for paying attention so well and re-verbalize what you really meant. It happens, you see them and think what the hell are they doing, I didn't say...........OH CRAP, that's exactly what I said! LOL.
Be patient and observant, let them fail once, as long as they are not unsafe. You will be amazed that the next time around they get better. If you need to coach, DO NOT coach them while they are moving. You will distract them and interrupt the learning process.
I like to coach from the line when possible.
Also remember less is more, keep your mouth shut, watch them, they observe the better riders and learn.
SO, enough about me, some tips for a new coach, watch what you say and do. The students will do exactly what you told them or shown them during your demo. When you see them not doing what you intended or demoed think about what you did first before you correct them. It never hurts to stop the exercise commend them for paying attention so well and re-verbalize what you really meant. It happens, you see them and think what the hell are they doing, I didn't say...........OH CRAP, that's exactly what I said! LOL.
Be patient and observant, let them fail once, as long as they are not unsafe. You will be amazed that the next time around they get better. If you need to coach, DO NOT coach them while they are moving. You will distract them and interrupt the learning process.
I like to coach from the line when possible.
Also remember less is more, keep your mouth shut, watch them, they observe the better riders and learn.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
PistonPuller
General Harley Davidson Chat
21
Jun 29, 2011 11:18 PM
