• Coaches comfortable riding intermediate to advanced trails and small to medium tabletop jumps.

• Coaches looking to teach advanced cornering, descending, and introduce students to jumps and drops.

• Experienced Level 1 coaches seeking to elevate their mountain bike programs.

• Coaches aiming to refine their skills and earn an advanced certification.

• Passionate coaches dedicated to inspiring and mentoring others through mountain biking.

Coaching the Mind is a two-day course designed to help coaches understand and respond to their students’ mental states, such as anxiety, excitement, confidence, and fear. By tuning into these emotional factors, you’ll improve your ability to connect with and support your riders, creating a more empathetic and effective coaching experience.

What You’ll Learn

• Master GSMBC’s Mental Skills Framework to incorporate emotional awareness into your coaching practice.

• Learn to recognize and address the mental states of your riders, enhancing communication and support.

• Foster a deeper connection with your students, boosting their confidence and overall experience.

• Discover new ways to integrate mental skills training into your MTB programs for a well-rounded approach.

Why This Course is Essential
Understanding the mental and emotional aspects of riding can elevate your coaching and create stronger connections with your students. This course will help you build a more holistic coaching style, ensuring your riders progress both physically and mentally.

Take your coaching to the next level by expanding your approach to MTB education!

• This is a 2-day course complete with an online workshop.

• Totalling of 18 hours of in-person coach education.

• GSMBC Level 1 or PMBIA Level 1 Certification is required. PMBIA & BICP Certified? Get your free crossover certs here

• 2+ seasons of coaching experience recommended, but not mandatory

• Comfortable riding at speed on technical and flowy intermediate to advanced terrain, including green, blue, and black trails

• 40hr Wilderness First Aid (or equivalent) is recommended, but not required

• Minimum age requirement of 17. Coaching advanced riders involves greater inherent risks, requiring higher levels of skill and accountability from coaches who bear legal responsibility for their students.