Coaching
I started coaching way back in the early 2000's. Initially, I helped out my old man at his courses, doing demos and chirping in on the odd occasion when I thought I had something interesting to say. This is also something I kind of fell into more when the old man overbooked and needed a hand on one of his coaching days. It grew from there, taking my own groups and starting to transfer what I knew, and it soon took on a life of its own. I started running my own courses and teaching others, what I myself had been taught over the previous 15 years. I was lucky in that my coach was Multi NZ Trials Champion Greg Power who took the time to show me all the right ways of riding. I now pass on those skills to anyone who wants to listen and have completed the Motorcycling New Zealand Level 1 Coaching seminars.
I quickly grew to enjoy the sense of accomplishment that each rider gets from popping his or her first controlled wheelie or conquering a successful log crossing. I don't do motocross coaching, as the likes of Broxy handle that circle racing far better than I can. I'm into trail riding, Enduros, Cross Country, Endurocross, Flat track Racing, and having fun on my bike and not being tired at the end of a 50km loop.
I still continue to ride and race throughout New Zealand and hold 5 New Zealand Enduro titles and 2 Australian 24-Hour Enduro titles, as well as International 6 Days Enduro podiums and gold medals. I do LOVE to ride!
Based in one of, (if not the) adventure capitol of NZ, Rotorua offers so much in the way of activities, adventure, culture and scenery. I am also able to travel if the situation allows.
Ladies Only Coaching
Perhaps the most popular aspect of coaching that we do, the Ladies Only Coaching provides a friendly, fun situation where girls can be girls, while not only learning the basics, but make mistakes with no judgments and talk to other like-minded ladies about riding their dirt bike.
The male-free environment tends to create a more relaxed and calm session and is very popular with, well the ladies.
Price:
Full Day $200.00 pp
(minimum 5 riders - Discount for more Riders)
Group Coaching
Interested in learning some valuable skills but don't want to do it alone then group coaching might be the way to go.
Keeping the group numbers low to a maximum of 10, group coaching allows you to still learn all the correct techniques but in a fun environment among friends or other riders who are also keen to learn - often bouncing ideas off each other in the process.
Price:
Full Day $200.00 pp
(minimum 5 riders - Discount for more Riders)
1-on-1 Coaching
1-on-1 coaching is a great way to hone your riding skills with a personal touch you can't get from group training.
1-on-1 allows a vast amount of skill sets to be touched upon and learnt in a short amount of time. Nothing goes un-seen and you can fell the improvements right from the first throttle twist.
Perfect if you want to really excel your riding abilities quickly.
Price:
1-2 Hours $150.00
2-3 Hours $250.00
Contact: coaching@thedirt.co.nz to secure yourself a place in the next group session, to organise a group session for you and some friends. Or if you want that more personal approach, some 1-on-1 coaching.