My Philosophy

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Private coaching created to meet your personal learning needs by individualizing coaching just for you, your learning style, as well as your goals. You won't get boxed into a one-size-fits-all program, my coaching matches you personally, right where your skills and goals are.

Coaching sessions will include on-bike coaching as well as reps, observation, didactic discussion, video review and breakdown, take home learning tools.

• 4-Hour Minimum
• $300 Total for Individual Indoor Winter Coaching
• Pre-Coaching Interview Used to Define Individualized Learning
• No Additional Cost for Indoor State-of-The-Art  Facility
• Minnesota Sports Academy Bloomington, Minnesota
• Includes Spokelore Tech Riding Tee 
• When Applicable Includes Ramps, Jumps, Features, and Skill Props
• MTB Fundamentals Skill Card
• High Res Coaching Session Videos

Fundamental MTB Skills Mini Clinic

January 11, 2025 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

$99 Per Person (Limit 8 People)

Do you ever feel like you are along for the ride when mountain biking — not ideally in control, but managing to rumble through your ride? That's pretty standard if you are riding your bike like you drive a car — passively guiding — rather than actively directing. Or, if you are trying to control and direct your bike through your hands rather than your feet. 

We created our mini clinic to introduce you to key skills and skill steps for actively directing your bike with heavy feet and light hands. We will teach you skills that can be directly applied to your trail riding whether your riding is just for fun and adventure, XC racing, enduro racing, or simply to make riding more fun by adding skills that will level your riding up. This clinic will build your skills and elevate your confidence any trail.

The Fundamentals indoor winter clinic includes:

• 2.5 hours of indoor, flat-land coaching that includes practice, progression and reps, led by a BICP Level 2 certified coach;
• Pressure and bike control through light hands and heavy feet using the following Fundamental MTB skills:

1. Three Ready Positions
2. Bike and Body Separation
3. Level Pedals and Cranks
4. Eye Movement
5. Braking Control
6. Steering Control
7. Speed Control
8. Gearing, Cadence and Shifting
9. Timing and Coordinating Skills
10. Pressure Control (Mentioned Twice — It's That Important of a Ride Changer)

• Learning will also have discussions and practice that includes: Mindset; Visualization; MTB Tai Chi; Habits, as well as Bike and Body Separation.
• Learning will be on flatland (indoor turf) as well as utilize ramps and skill props like skinnies.
• Video recording of your progression is yours to keep.
• Open to riders ages 16 and up.
• Limit 8 people.

Wheel Lifts MTB Skills Mini Clinic

January 25, 2025 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

$99 Per Person (Limit 8 People)

Wheel lifts — from a basic Front Wheel Lift to an advanced Trail Manual — are't just for show. Wheel lifts have very specific trail use that will make not only take your riding to a higher level, but will take you wider in your terrain choices and add entire new elements of fun to your riding.

We created our mini clinics to introduce you to key skills and skill steps. We will teach you skills that can be directly applied to your trail riding whether your riding is just for fun and adventure, XC racing, enduro racing, or simply to make riding more fun by adding skills that will level your riding up. This clinic will build your skills and elevate your confidence in riding any trail.

The Wheel Lifts indoor winter clinic includes:

• 2.5 hours of indoor, flat-land coaching that includes practice, progression and reps, led by a BICP Level 2 certified coach;
• Specific skills introduced will include: Front Wheel Lift; Rear Wheel Lift; Level Wheel Lift; Quarter Punch; Intro to Bunny Hop; and Intro to Trail Manual.
• Learning will also have discussions and practice that includes: Mindset; Visualization; MTB Tai Chi; Habits, as well as Bike and Body Separation.
• Learning will be on flatland (indoor turf) as well as utilize ramps and skill props like skinnies.
• Video recording of your progression is yours to keep.
• Open to riders ages 16 and up.
• Limit 8 people.

Fundamental MTB Skills Mini Clinic 

February 8, 2025 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

$99 Per Person (Limit 8 People)

Do you ever feel like you are along for the ride when mountain biking — not ideally in control, but managing to rumble through your ride? That's pretty standard if you are riding your bike like you drive a car — passively guiding — rather than actively directing. Or, if you are trying to control and direct your bike through your hands rather than your feet. 

We created our mini clinic to introduce you to key skills and skill steps for actively directing your bike with heavy feet and light hands. We will teach you skills that can be directly applied to your trail riding whether your riding is just for fun and adventure, XC racing, enduro racing, or simply to make riding more fun by adding skills that will level your riding up. This clinic will build your skills and elevate your confidence any trail.

The Fundamentals indoor winter clinic includes:

• 2.5 hours of indoor, flat-land coaching that includes practice, progression and reps, led by a BICP Level 2 certified instructor;
• Pressure and bike control through light hands and heavy feet using the following Fundamental MTB skills:

1. Three Ready Positions
2. Bike and Body Separation
3. Level Pedals and Cranks
4. Eye Movement
5. Braking Control
6. Steering Control
7. Speed Control
8. Gearing, Cadence and Shifting
9. Timing and Coordinating Skills
10. Pressure Control (Mentioned Twice — It's That Important of a Ride Changer)

• Learning will also have discussions and practice that includes: Mindset; Visualization; MTB Tai Chi; Habits, as well as Bike and Body Separation.
• Learning will be on flatland (indoor turf) as well as utilize ramps and skill props like skinnies.
• Video recording of your progression is yours to keep.
• Open to riders ages 16 and up.
• Limit 8 people.

Slow Speed MTB Skills Mini Clinic 

February 22, 2025 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

$99 Per Person (Limit 8 People)

MTBing is a lifetime sport that opens up our world and even continues our metal acuity development. It's something we can share with our closest pals, significant other, kids, and even extended family. As much as we'd like watching YouTube videos to be the perfect learning grail. Honestly, nothing takes the place of regular practice and live learning sessions.

We created our mini clinics to introduce you to key skills and skill steps. We will teach you skills that can be directly applied to your trail riding whether your riding is just for fun and adventure, XC racing, enduro racing, or simply to make riding more fun by adding skills that will level your riding up. This clinic will build your skills and elevate your confidence in riding any trail.

The Slow Speed indoor winter clinic includes:

• 2.5 hours of indoor, flat-land coaching that includes practice, progression and reps, led by a BICP Level 2 certified instructor;
• Pressure and Bike Control through light hands and heavy feet by learning skills that include: Foot Wedge; Body Wedge; Stomp; Load; Explode; Lunge; Claw; Brake Modulation.
• Specific skills introduced will include: Track Stands; Micro Hop; Side Hop; Nose Pivot; Ratchet; and Quarter Punch.
• Learning will also have discussions and practice that includes: Mindset; Visualization; MTB Tai Chi; Habits, as well as Bike and Body Separation.
• Learning will be on flatland (indoor turf) as well as utilize ramps and skill props like skinnies.
• Video recording of your progression is yours to keep.
• Open to riders ages 16 and up.
• Limit 8 people.

Intro to Drop & Jump Skills Mini

March 15, 2025 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

$99 Per Person (Limit 8 People)

Whether locally or nationally, nearly all trails are stepping up their builds and upgrades to offer you plenty of chances to catch air on your rig. But,  just "sending it" is a model for eventual disaster. So, taking the time to learn and practice the fundamental steps for these skills will prepare you for smart sends and more sending success.

We created our mini clinics to introduce you to key skills and skill steps. We will teach you skills that can be directly applied to your trail riding whether your riding is just for fun and adventure, XC racing, enduro racing, or simply to make riding more fun by adding skills that will level your riding up. This clinic will build your skills and elevate your confidence in riding any trail.

Intro to Drops and Jumps indoor winter clinic includes:

• 2.5 hours of indoor, flat-land coaching that includes practice, progression and reps, led by a BICP Level 2 certified instructor;
• Pressure and Bike Control through light hands and heavy feet by learning skills that include: Foot Wedge; Body Wedge; Stomp; Load; Explode; Lunge; and Claw.
• Specific skills introduced will include: Roll Down; Drops; and Table Top Jumps
• Learning will also have discussions and practice that includes: Mindset; Visualization; MTB Tai Chi; Habits, as well as Bike and Body Separation.
• Learning will be on flatland (indoor turf) as well as utilize ramps and kicker jumps.
• Video recording of your progression is yours to keep.
• Open to riders ages 16 and up.
• Limit 8 people.

*** DUE TO THE INHERENT RISKS, FOCUS ON RIDER SAFETY, AND SKILL LEVEL REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS CLINIC, A PRE-CLINIC PHONE CONVERSATION AND SKILL REVIEW IS REQUIRED FOR PARTICIPATION IN THIS CLINIC. NO EXCEPTIONS. ***

Intro to Drop & Jump Skills Mini Clinic 

March 29, 2025 from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM

$99 Per Person (Limit 8 People)

Whether locally or nationally, nearly all trails are stepping up their builds and upgrades to offer you plenty of chances to catch air on your rig. But,  just "sending it" is a model for eventual disaster. So, taking the time to learn and practice the fundamental steps for these skills will prepare you for smart sends and more sending success.

We created our mini clinics to introduce you to key skills and skill steps. We will teach you skills that can be directly applied to your trail riding whether your riding is just for fun and adventure, XC racing, enduro racing, or simply to make riding more fun by adding skills that will level your riding up. This clinic will build your skills and elevate your confidence in riding any trail.

Intro to Drops and Jumps indoor winter clinic includes:

• 2.5 hours of indoor, flat-land coaching that includes practice, progression and reps, led by a BICP Level 2 certified coach;
• Pressure and Bike Control through light hands and heavy feet by learning skills that include: Foot Wedge; Body Wedge; Stomp; Load; Explode; Lunge; and Claw.
• Specific skills introduced will include: Roll Down; Drops; and Table Top Jumps
• Learning will also have discussions and practice that includes: Mindset; Visualization; MTB Tai Chi; Habits, as well as Bike and Body Separation.
• Learning will be on flatland (indoor turf) as well as utilize ramps and kicker jumps.
• Video recording of your progression is yours to keep.
• Open to riders ages 16 and up.
• Limit 8 people.

*** DUE TO THE INHERENT RISKS, FOCUS ON RIDER SAFETY, AND SKILL LEVEL REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS CLINIC, A PRE-CLINIC PHONE CONVERSATION AND SKILL REVIEW IS REQUIRED FOR PARTICIPATION IN THIS CLINIC. NO EXCEPTIONS. ***