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
• Minneapolis 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

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

Register Through The Loppet (Link Below)

$106 Per Person (Limit 8 People)

Winter weather got you down? New year’s resolution to improve your mountain bike riding? Or maybe this peaks your interest? We have indoor space to teach mountain bike skills. This is a great way to build your confidence and start your 2025 riding season. Skills covered: Ready position, bike/body separation, braking, shifting, cornering, ratcheting and more.

Skill level: Novice/Intermediate – This class is designed to accommodate everyone—no previous mountain biking experience required. Learn basic skills and best practices for safety, comfort, and enjoyment.

Fitness level: Recreational, Moderate

Ages: 16+

Group Size: up to 8

Dates and Times:

• March 15, 5-8p

Location:

Minneapolis Sports Academy in Bloomington

Equipment:

• Mountain Bike in good working order
• HELMET REQUIRED
• Water and a little snack encouraged
• Platform peddles preferred, clipless peddles are fine

Intro to Drop & Jump Skills Mini Clinic 

March 29, 2025 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

$99 Per Person (Limit 6 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:

• 3 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 6 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. ***

MTB Fundamentals at WinMan Trails, WI — 

July 19 from 9:00 AM to Noon or 

August 16 from 9:00 AM to Noon

Long-term fun, success, and growth in mountain biking starts with a solid fundamental skill base that connects these skills for casual riding all the way through tech riding and big sends. MTB Fundamentals is a required prerequisite for the MTB Drops & Jumps mini clinic.

• Pressure Control: Light hands and heavy feet — Hips, Legs and Feet direct the bike and Hands and arms guide the bike, while eyes and chin point the bike. Pressure control provides the constant input bikes require to stay on a desired line. 
• Speed: Walking; jogging; running.
• Eyes, Fingers & Feet.
• Ready Positions.
• Bike & Body Separation: Front, back and Side-to-side.
• Pedals & Cranks: Level to ground.
• Braking: Modulation with bracing Leg; Emergency to standard.
• Vision: Eyes & Chin.
• Steering: Turning bars; leaning bike and turning bars; leaning bike and body.
• Gearing, Cadence & Shifting: Struggle vs flow.
• Timing & Coordination: Speed and skill steps create variables.

MTB Cornering for Berms, Flats, and Switchbacks Mini Clinic at WinMan Trails

July 19 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM or 

August 16 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Every mountain bike trail has dozens of turns. Whether riding XC, enduro, downhill, or casually—cornering well and wisely will shave racing time, help you descend faster and more safely, as well as create tons more riding enjoyment.

• Flat 180° Corners
• Berm Corners
• Switchbacks
• Slalom

MTB Wheel Lifts for Trail Obstacles — 

Front, Rear, Level, Quarter Punch, Manual ,

and Bunny Hop at WinMan Trails

July 20 from 9:00 AM to Noon or

August 17 from 9:00 AM to Noon

Whether it's simply rocks, roots, trail debris, or one of the many man made trail skills features, being able to direct your bike on, over, or around them makes riding a lot more fun.

• Front Wheel Lift
• Rear Wheel Lift
• Level Wheel Lift
• Quarter Punch
• Manual Wheel Lift
• Bunny Hop

Introduction to MTB Drops & Jumps at WinMan Trails 

*****MTB Fundamentals is a required prerequisite for attending this mini clinic*****

July 20 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

August 17 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

More and more trails are adding drops and jumps. Learning the key fundamentals for each is important for success and safety, as well as helping you decide if getting your wheels off the ground this way is right for you. In this mini clinic you will learn the basics of drops and jumps on flatland, using ramps to minimize risk, enhance learning, and provide lots of repetition.

*****MTB Fundamentals is a required prerequisite for attending this mini clinic*****

• Roll Down
• Roll Down Lunge
• Drops
• Table Top Jumps