Sunday, March 1, 2009

Master of "The Box!"



OK, no more cryptic posts and blogs about kicking cones and continued learning, after 80+ hours of classroom and range instruction I have finally completed my certification as a MSF RiderCoach.

I started this process a few months ago and even before I entered the RiderCoach Prep program I had to complete a Basic RiderCourse and then audit a course from beginning to end.

The process from then to know has taught me a lot about myself and re-enforced a lot of my own closely held beliefs.

As with anything when you break things down to a basic level and then rebuild step by step you help to make sure that you have a solid foundation and your fine skills get even better. I just completed a class with real live students (not other RiderCoach Canidates acting as students) and had an object lesson in the form of one participant that literally went from worst to first in 2 days.

I can't wait to continue to learn and pass that learning on as time goes by and doubt that kicking cones is ever going to get boring!

Congrats to the rest of the guys and gals in my class and I'll see you soon, be it on the range or on the road.

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

It is always a pleasure to meet new folks who share the passion for riding. I hope to see you, T, Laura and all the gang on the range or on the road. Until then, Ride Hard or go home.

P.S. I'm glad you liked the "knuckle test".

JJ

Anonymous said...

Thanks Rob! Right back at ya! Looking forward to working with you in the future :)

Tealdo said...

You EARNED that certificate Rob.
You were one of the ones who cared enough to put the extra time and effort into becoming an excellent Rider Coach.
I had a lot of fun going through that class with you.
You know, it's kind of funny that the people I spent the most time with (you, JJ, Laura)all ride HHHHHar Harl Harl harleys. I'm sorry. I just couldn't say it with a capital "H". :-)

Anonymous said...

Congrats! I passed my RCP last September, and can tell you that teaching the BRC is both intense (especially in summer!) and incredibly satisfying.

Rokketman said...

Congratulations on completing the RCP. I just finished mine at Luke AFB about 6 weeks ago. I will tell you it was a blast and I had the opportunity to improve my own skills.
"old dogs can learn new tricks!"