MISSION.
The GSMBC is dedicated to inspiring, connecting, and elevating the global mountain bike coaching community through a forward-thinking approach to coach education and certification. With over two decades of experience as our foundation, we are committed to innovation and excellence by:
Leveraging our expertise to provide pioneering, world-class resources for mountain bike coach education and certifications.
Inspiring collaboration across instructor organizations in all sports.
Enhancing the recognition and value of mountain bike lessons and coaching programs.
Advancing coaching as a respected and viable career for outdoor educators around the world.
VISION | THE SIX PILLARS OF COACHING
GSMBC employs a holistic and structured approach to coach development, focusing on the fundamental elements necessary to ensure student safety, stoke, and progression.
Social - connecting with students and providing safe, comfortable places to learn
Guiding - maximizing safety in an inherently dangerous activity
Coaching - the teaching skills and methodologies to effectively inspire and progress the students
Mental - recognizing the psychological component as a key piece of the puzzle to ensure success
Technical - the core riding skills and biomechanics for students to elevate their game!
Mechanical - the essential bike set up skills to create more control, comfort, balance and grip.
This model educates and empowers coaches to deliver exceptional experiences across all rider levels and disciplines, including adaptive MTB.
Our focus is on building communities through industry leading coaching standards, making the sport safer, more fun and more accessible for all.
