Any RiderCoaches here?

[Raprider]

I'm looking at applying for a spot with the local RiderEd and looking for feedback...how you got into it, training provided to you, how you like it, how much work goes into a weekend class, etc.
Not necessarily just for Spyder...

Feel free to pm...
Thanks,
Rap

 

[Raprider]

Bump...
Anybody?

 

[Peter Aawen]

I'm not too sure that my experience with Aussie Driver/Rider training will help you all that much, except to say that while it does take a little time & effort it has been a really great experience, even from the trainer end, & I've been a little surprised at how much I continue to learn from each & every course I run.

 

[cptjam]

I taught hundreds of people before I became a rider coach. The training / license process takes 10 days in Nevada. The first thing you do is the test. I was lucky enough that my boss let me take it as a student, and another private business let me do it, too. I had not done a course for over 10 years, so it was good to do. Sure enough, the first day was the test, and we promptly lost more than half! Know the book cold. Know the RCG cold. Read the cards! Like any school, the teacher is always right. Once you get through it, and you get your license, teaching is incredibly rewarding. I teach hundreds of students a year, and the MSF system works great! I’m also active with the Spyderryder group, the American Legion riders, own a Spyder business, and have lots of clients. So my ear is to the ground. We go to bike nights, poker runs, charity events, ride ins, and travel extensively. Putting miles on builds credibility. Your students respect skill, mileages and knowledge. Be able to demonstrate every exercise perfectly. Know as much as you can about everything Motorcycle. The new models, the trends, what is popular, what shops are good, bad, terrible and fantastic. Our school has classes 7 days a week, on 3 campuses. I work weekdays, as rallies are typically on weekends. Monday evening, Tuesday and Wednesday, or Wednesday evening, Thursday and Friday. You will walk miles each class, and standing 10 hours on concrete is painful. I have the luxury of Las Vegas Summer: 115 to 120 degrees. I drink 20 pounds of water a day! Yet, most days I lose weight! Fun in our winters, as it is chilly in the morning, then nice. Love the winter! Any questions, call me. My number is in my signature. Good luck! Joe

 

[Raprider]

I'm not too sure that my experience with Aussie Driver/Rider training will help you all that much, except to say that while it does take a little time & effort it has been a really great experience, even from the trainer end, & I've been a little surprised at how much I continue to learn from each & every course I run.

Thanks, Peter!
I will keep you in mind if and when I find myself back in Cammeray Bay

 

[Raprider]

I taught hundreds of people before I became a rider coach. The training / license process takes 10 days in Nevada. The first thing you do is the test. I was lucky enough that my boss let me take it as a student, and another private business let me do it, too. I had not done a course for over 10 years, so it was good to do. Sure enough, the first day was the test, and we promptly lost more than half! Know the book cold. Know the RCG cold. Read the cards! Like any school, the teacher is always right. Once you get through it, and you get your license, teaching is incredibly rewarding. I teach hundreds of students a year, and the MSF system works great! I’m also active with the Spyderryder group, the American Legion riders, own a Spyder business, and have lots of clients. So my ear is to the ground. We go to bike nights, poker runs, charity events, ride ins, and travel extensively. Putting miles on builds credibility. Your students respect skill, mileages and knowledge. Be able to demonstrate every exercise perfectly. Know as much as you can about everything Motorcycle. The new models, the trends, what is popular, what shops are good, bad, terrible and fantastic. Our school has classes 7 days a week, on 3 campuses. I work weekdays, as rallies are typically on weekends. Monday evening, Tuesday and Wednesday, or Wednesday evening, Thursday and Friday. You will walk miles each class, and standing 10 hours on concrete is painful. I have the luxury of Las Vegas Summer: 115 to 120 degrees. I drink 20 pounds of water a day! Yet, most days I lose weight! Fun in our winters, as it is chilly in the morning, then nice. Love the winter! Any questions, call me. My number is in my signature. Good luck! Joe

Joe!
Thanks for ALL of this feedback...as much as I'd expected and more.
I believe the NJ trainer course is 8 days.
To my knowledge, I've only seen weekend (Fri/Sat/Sun or Sat/Sun) student training classes.
Do you happen to know how "transferable" it is to become a coach in one state and then another? Just thinking ahead (my dad lives in Summerlin).
As my application works its way thru the process, I will be in touch directly!

Rap

 

[cptjam]

MSF coaches transfer in or out, so once you have your coaching number, you can transfer. Try to take the course as a student before. Give me a call if you have questions. Good Luck! Joe

 

[Raprider]

Hello fellow Spyderlovers...

I wanted to share my good news...
Yesterday, I became an MSF-certified RiderCoach, via RiderEd of NJ :yes:

I had to take the BRC (beginner rider course) as a student about a month ago, and then had an intensive 9-day training class from last Saturday thru this past weekend, culminating with myself and 6 other trainees conducting a BRC class, with the Trainers overseeing.

I can't deny that I think my class of 7 new Coaches were as excited as the 9 new Riders (out of 12 students) that passed our class, with not a single "incident" all weekend.

I have to schedule a "mentoring" session with 2 experienced coaches before I can begin to sign up for available classes, but our season runs till end of October, so I should be able to get quite a few in before then.

I have to wait at least one season before I can be considered eligible to become 3-wheel certified, which is an eventual goal, but for now, I'm pretty darned excited to begin my new "retirement career".

See y'all on the road!

 

[Bob Denman]

:clap: :congrats:

 

[ARtraveler]

:congrats:

 

[CopperSpyder]

Awesome!! Glad you are taking the time to teach others. :congrats: :clap::2thumbs:

 

[BoilerAnimal]

When I took the MSF course in 2016, I had two really fantastic instructors who had a wealth of knowledge they were more than willing to share. They were friendly but commanding when needed and the whole class had a great time while learning valuable skills. The most surprising part of the course? The instructors were both women! And they knew their stuff!

Congratulations and a big thanks for helping those of us with less experience have a chance to learn from the pros!

 

[3 Wheel Rider]

"Congrats" from a fellow RiderCoach (13yrs).