PROFESSIONAL MOUNTAIN BIKING COACH

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Learn to spot the fastest lines every time your tires hit the dirt! 

I specialize in coaching for motivated and competitive Junior, Expert & Sport riders, teaching how to take seconds, and in some cases minutes, off their race times. Our first training sessions will focus on honing bike basics, with an emphasis on form and balance. From there we will develop a customized training program that works through the mechanics of every move, breaking down each skill/challenge we encounter to help you get through your next race run faster and with greater control. I coach clients from all over Southern California and host group bike trips in Las Vegas, Lake Tahoe and Santa Cruz. 

My aim is to help you achieve mastery over your bike so you can confidently pursue your riding goals from the top of the mountain to the top of the podium.

A few key certifications that help me keep us safe and focused while having fun on the trails:

BICP Level II Coach - The Bike Instructor Certification Program (BICP) is a global professional training and certification organization. The Bike Instructor Certification Program was built on proven methods developed over nearly two decades, and was created to establish a standard for mountain bike skills instructor training.

Wilderness First Aid Certified - The goal of this certificate is to be trained to deal with medical situations while out on adventures and while private coaching. National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) is a nonprofit global wilderness school dedicated to teaching environmental ethics, technical outdoors skills, wilderness medicine, risk management, judgment, and leadership using a combination of classroom study and extended wilderness expeditions. 

Safe Sport Training Certified – As part of my support for TEAM USA (US Olympic and Paralympic Committee) I have also completed certifications they require for engaging with athletes. The U.S. Center for SafeSport is an independent non-profit committed to building a sport community where participants can work and learn together free of emotional, physical and sexual abuse or misconduct.

Park Tool Mechanic Certified - In order to be able to handle the biggest breaks during clinics and during private lessons, I received this certificate to help with hands-on maintenance at a  repair certification program  taught by a Park Tool experts.  

Credentials

Coaching: BICP2 , USA Cycling L3

Other: NOLS First Aid, American Red Cross First Aid, Safe Sport Certified, Park Tools Mechanic 

Permits/Licenses: National, State and Regional parks in CA and NV