Communicating as a RiderCoach is an essential but sometimes difficult skill. The reason communication can be difficult are the variations and complexities associated with the teacher-learner transaction, based on too many factors to realistically discuss. …
Every occupation has what can be considered tools of the trade and a RiderCoach is no exception. The skill of a RiderCoach, to a large degree, is based upon the ability to not only organize the material and lessons but to use the right tools and methods for particular lessons, group or individual students. …
Imagine, if you will, an organizational or hierarchal chart with the person at the top being a student. Below the student(s) would be a subordinate area where the RiderCoach(s) will work supporting the student, assisting in their development as a rider. Essentially the business or organization follows the needs of that student providing information to make the student a success. …
There are many motorcycle safety posts this time of year describing the hazards of the season. It’s good that we remind each other of those hazards and what to look for in leaves, frost, rain and cold. …
As educators – we have an obligation beyond helping students to learn more about riding while developing their rudimentary basics of control on a vehicle which has the potential to be dangerous or hurtful. As coaches and professional sources of information, there is a deeper more tangible resource to be shared, based within the tangles of judgement and stemming from a good understanding of what students need… …
The most common reason for friction and failure in communication is misunderstanding or talking past a person without understanding them. Throughout this series of articles, we have talked about the coach-student
