Potter wrote: ↑Thu Jul 01, 2021 10:53 am
I don't understand why you trainer types have to make it into a religion where you're obsessed with converting the rest of us.
Didn't I just say that's EXACTLY what I don't do?
I bet I'm at least as fast between two points as you and possibly faster, and I'm still alive, so why is it impossible for you to let me enjoy what I do without trying to convert me to what it is you do?
If you're making a living and it's about taking my money then fair enough, we've all got to make a living, but at least own that, often it's packaged as you're doing me a massive favour, that I didn't need or ask for.
Read my response to Weeksy. As I explained, it's what YOU want out of the session that defines how I deliver my coaching. I'm not selling you a 'religion'. I leave that to the IAM.
Nor am I selling magic beans. I have put a lot of time and effort into:
1) discovering what the average rider is looking for in terms of upskilling (sorry, horrible word)
2) what works to turn them into riders who are 'better' BY THEIR OWN DEFINITION
3) the best way to deliver what I know about riding which I believe will be of benefit to them.
And my experience is that after a course, I can nearly always see the difference but more importantly the trainee can see it too.
If you don't need coaching, or don't ask for it, then don't turn up. Simple as that.
The only thing I will argue the toss on is the idea that learning by trailing round after mates is an adequate substitute for a structured training session. OK, and the 'progress imperative' on conventional advanced training - I don't have much time for that either