I would like to find out what are the requirements for possibly being a Control rider next year. Seems like a good idea to give something back to this addiction of ours.... Any info would be appreciated! Thanx
I'd like to know too. Not that I'm anywhere close to good enough but it helps to know what the requirements are.
just an opinion... riding skills, dependable equipment, good attitude, the ability to make all or most of the events in your region, effective communication and... enough of a bankroll to keep monte floating in a sea of krispy kremes. :lol:
Some coaches are ex-racers. Others are past customers who became skilled enough to teach. All were either recommended by someone already in the program, or noticed and selected by Monte and Bonnie. Requirements? You don't have to be the fastest guy or gal on the track, but you should be able to run Advanced and not be in the way. More important is your ability to communicate, and your work ethic. Coaches don't get paid, but we don't pay for our track time either. People who coach because they want the free track time are easy to spot, and don't do the program much good. Those guys are like customers with vests on, riding only for themselves. If they don't get with the program, eventually they're gone. Mostly, coaching is about knowledge, skill, and having the ability and desire to share what you know with others. As a lead instructor who's also been in the position of breaking in new coaches, I'd sooner see a medium-fast coach with great communication skills, a love for teaching, and a small ego over a wicked-fast coach who's aloof, has a huge ego, and doesn't want to be bothered with the needs of the customers. (Those coaches seem to have already found a home with one of our competing trackday providers.... 8) ) So I hope that answers your question. Personally, I feel that this sport has been very good to me, and as a coach I really enjoy being able to give something back!
I can definitely tell that they picked good teachers as coaches with STT. They have always been very helpful, informitive, and I can see there passion for helping. That's quite obvious.