By Dr. Donald L. Green, 13 September 2022
1) ONE person can make a difference. Every time we step out on the range as RiderCoaches, we have the potential to save someone from injury or worse. Nothing is better than hearing from a student later that what they learned from us made a difference. There is nothing worse than hearing the opposite.
2) TWO RiderCoaches in synch with each other on a range increases the learning potential – for both the students and the RiderCoaches. Being early to the range allows both coaches to communicate about the context and how to approach the day. Not discussing each exercise, or alternating range duties can decrease favorable outcomes for students.
3) There are THREE underpinnings to all we do in the Motorcycle Safety Foundation – Rider Education System and the acronym is S.A.M. If we can look at every objective and evaluation through the S.A.M. lens, in that order, then we are probably going to make more impact on the student. I recommend starting at the beginning of Tab V (pg. 29 (2019) or pg. 27 (2022*)) in the RiderCoach Guide to refresh those ideas.
*Note: For those who have used the MSF RETSORG Q-Center, you may qualify for the latest
variation of the BRC called EP1x11.
This weekend, while updating my knowledge on the Characteristics, Competencies, Experiences, and Abilities (CCEAs) of RiderCoach Trainers (and Coaches) as suggested by Dr. Ray Ochs in his 2005 research of the same name. How many RiderCoaches use the information available on the Motorcycle Safety Foundation Website or the RETSORG Libraries. Free Professional Development for those who are Intrinsically Motivated. I hope everyone takes the opportunity.
More next week.
