WHAT LOOKS LIKE THE PROBLEM ISN’T ALWAYS THE PROBLEM I wanted to write this because I think there can sometimes be a misunderstanding around exactly what I do. Some people see the work I do around pressure, confidence, decision making and internal dialogue and assume I’m a mental performance coach. Others know me predominantly through my years of working trackside and think of me as a technique coach. I understand why, but I’ve never really separated the two. And this distinc

But Do Your Actions Agree? Almost every rider I’ve ever worked with has told me they want to succeed. They want to win races and championships, get a factory ride, race Grands Prix or eventually make a living from the sport. And when they tell me that, I believe them. I don’t think they’re lying about what they want. But there’s something I’ve noticed over many years of coaching that I think riders need to hear. Wanting the result and being willing to do everything required t

The Hardest Race at Loretta Lynn’s Isn’t on the Track When the Event Becomes Bigger Than the Race Every year, riders from across America arrive at Loretta Lynn’s carrying far more than a motorcycle and a set of riding gear. They arrive carrying years of sacrifice, countless hours of training, early mornings, late nights, family investment, long journeys, injuries, setbacks and the quiet belief that this week may become one of the defining moments of their career. By the time

There’s no shortage of effort in motocross. More riding More racing More training More investment Most families are already doing everything they believe is required to move forward. And yet, at some point, something starts to feel like it doesn’t quite add up. When that happens, the natural response is to do more. Train harder Add more sessions Push a little further Because effort is the easiest thing to control. It gives a sense of progress. It feels productive. It feels li

Seth Hammaker just won the East Rutherford round of the 250 East Coast Supercross Championship. He now leads the series and is riding with a level of control and composure we’ve rarely seen from him before. But beneath the results is a story that most people will miss—and it perfectly exposes one of the biggest flaws in motocross development today. For the past four years, Hammaker’s career has been plagued by crashes and injuries. Not due to a lack of talent. Not because of

Why Riders With Bad Technique Can Still Be Fast And Why Real Technique Always Wins... in the End Rider: Liam Everts Photographer: Samo Vidic / Red Bull Content Pool One of the most frustrating things for serious motocross riders is this: “I’ve been working on my technique—and some guy with terrible form just beat me.” It can make you question everything: Does technique even matter? Is smooth really fast? What’s the point of putting in all this work? Am I doing th

We’re four rounds into both the AMA Supercross and Arenacross world tour season, and you’re seeing it happen—some riders look fast all week in practice, but when the gate drops, they can’t put it together in the main event. Sound familiar? This isn’t just a problem at the pro level—it’s the same reason so many amateur riders struggle to turn their practice speed into race results and one of the most common problems I see at the races. Here’s why it happens. Your Brain Works A

dads, are often their child’s biggest hero. They are the ones young athletes look up to—the role models they want to impress

A case study of Kyle's Supermini Journey, being coached to his first national win! I love sharing success stories, this is one of my favorites and it has never really been told. Everyone has their stories and adventures, this is Kyles! I guarantee if you are on the journey to becoming the best this is one story you will be interested to read! I first met Kyle and the Mcnicol clan at the end of the 2014 season. They came to train with me in Florida via Recommendation from Alex

The Myth of ‘Natural’ Talent… Growing up I was constantly hearing a term that is so commonly used that I don't think people even understand what they are saying, it’s a term thrown around far too often and one that can be very disempowering and even used as an excuse. It was around 2005 when witnessing a very young Max Anstie flying 110ft through the air on a small wheel 85cc Kawasaki when I used the term myself and that was “wow that kid has some natural talent” It didn't ta