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. …
Any effective process of teaching is based on the principles of learning and in the case of coaching riders, the andragogy in practice model is helpful especially when dealing with
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. …
In motorcycle safety circles it is common to know why riders should seek motorcycle safety education and refresher training based on ready access to statistics and knowledge of how the
Visualize, if you will, the image of your favorite professional motorcyclist rolling along, doing what they do best. Regardless of whether they are racing on dirt or track, displaying skills
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. …
Photo by James Shipp I hear it all the time: “Cars are trying to kill you!” or a vehicle driver after a crash saying “I didn’t see them!” In motorcycle
People who are attracted to motorcycling are usually drawn to the spiritual feeling of being in the breeze and the visceral attachment to nature and the machine. Quite often the
