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FYI, this is an ongoing process--choosing and training coaches. Availability/life situation changes, but many coaches have been on the roster for years, in some cases decades. A few have re-tired...then un-retired. More than 1 retired, went to raise a family, and then came back!

Poll the different coaches and you'll find each has a favorite(s). Right now with the track repaving that has happened in the last few years, tracks that weren't high on the list (universally) have moved up. Streets of Willow is a good example. A good track in design and weather, the re-pave has brought it up a whole level. VIR has long been a staff favorite, like Barber. We're beginning the first summer trip, so looking forward to all of these tracks in the next few months. Laguna and NJMP have re-paved, it'll be good to see the changes there. If you want, let us know your favorite, and why. The above aren't the only staff favorites...

I wanted a job where I could help people, I had comraderie with a team where there was an agreed upon standard of work ethic and behavior. I was mid the hiring process to join into law enforcement when my wife went back to school and we didn’t know where she would be accepted into college. That meant hiring on at any particular department would be difficult because I wouldn’t want to stay there when she moved for college. A friend of mine (who I had met at the school) was trying out to become a coach and motorcycles was already a real passion for me. After realizing that the staff aren’t necessarily local and I could potentially move anywhere my wife went to school and keep my job at CSS I agreed (with my buddy) to try out. Initially I intended to still pursue law enforcement but after working at the school I realized it provided everything I was looking for: comraderie, high standard of behavior and work ethic and the opportunity to help people, often on one of the best days of their lives but also perhaps saving their lives. So I started because I love motorcycles and it was a good fit for my life when I was semi-transient but like Adam R I stayed when I discovered the team and the people!

Been an interesting start to the year. I did not see it coming that Pedro would do as well as he has in the first rounds...figured he'd need a few more rounds (and honestly didn't think the GasGas bike would be that competitive). What I really want to know is WTF are the Japanese factories going to do to get back in the game? Any word on that? And Joe Roberts...so glad to see him up front!!!!

I didn't post my view initially, really just wanted to see what would come up, and it hasn't disappointed. For me, it's job satisfaction. It's hard work and not that many actually achieve the level needed, that is satisfying do well in a difficult field. The riding is great fun, exhilarating like few other activities. The primary point is what happens with students (and staff) of all levels. The immense pleasure the staff take in providing a top service that can reach the point of changing someone's life (or in some cases, saving it). The young Marine that came back from day 1 of a school, and told us how he had just missed an intersection collision, certain it was the skill he learned that day that kept him from being hit. Or the Beverly Hills doctor that came to his second school, started the day by tipping his previous coach. He explained how he'd missed a car on his big Harley, due to the skills he learned at the school. Or the gent that told us it was the best day of his life...and listed marriage, kids being born, etc. Or how about a very senior coach, that took the school as a student himself, and was grinning ear to ear..."That was a great day!" I know the quality level of coaches we have, terribly proud of each one of them. They could all do something else with their time, but many stay here for years and years. Again, job satisfaction 😃.

Streets of Willow is amazing that way, we have had so many days where we could see the rain in the distance, or see it coming then watch it go right around us but not rain at the track. I wonder if it is because of those hills behind the track? Anyway it was a great move to put the track in that spot!! The Vegas track is like that, too, lots of times we see rain to the south, but it doesn't get to the racetrack. Magic.

Last 4 days were interesting at Streets of Willow. Started at 86 degrees F, went to 52. Interestingly enough, the track has pretty good traction, even in the cold. But for riders coming from LA, something to note: It was raining in LA, and all the way to Palmdale over the weekend, but was not at the track. The weather stayed away till the end of day on both Saturday and Sunday (we got wet at the end of Sunday). Please don't assume if raining in LA, it's raining at the track!

Hi Gina! Please include the best way to contact you, email, website, etc. Best, Cobie

It's really cool that we had several students from USA in 2023. Even though only once a year to re-union with CSS big family from US and AU always being the best part of all year. Our next school will be on 14th-15th DEC at Penbay international track. any need pls feel free to contact with us. Welcome to discover a new track in Taiwan and get improvement with CSS. YA!!!~

The absolute best bit of being a coach, without exception, is the wins with the students and seeing the results! A very close second is being part of the amazing CSS family that you get welcomed into wherever you are in the world.

I wanted to become a coach after completing my Level 1 as a student. I worked for many years in the corporate world and really enjoyed developing people through coaching and training. It was clear to me from my time as a CSS student that the coaching was of a very high standard and that I would get a real buzz out of delivering that experience to other students. Combine that with my passion for bikes, being with like minded people within the team and the opportunity to become a better rider myself, it was a no brainer.

Perhaps embarrassingly, I became a coach for selfish reasons. As a student, the CSS product changed everything about the way I ride, I was hooked and I wanted more. I know from other aspects of my life that best way to truly understand something is to teach it. So I signed up. However, the reason I continue to coach is the people, the comradery I have with my fellow coaches and the lightbulb moments with my students. To echo what other's have said, I've met some truly strange awesome people through coaching, people from all different walks of life, people I would not have met otherwise. It would be hard if it were a job, but it's not a job, it's a passion.

Not so much why I became a coach - but the reasons I coach. Riding is a leveller, everyone is equal - nobody cares what you do for a living - seldom this is the case in life, this I cherish. Coaching a student to that lightbulb moment, when you see it in their eyes at de-brief, they’ve levelled up and it’s a direct result of the coaching.. Yes, we encounter difficult students, it can be VERY hard work finding the chink in the armour and getting through, but oh sooo rewarding getting through! Its not always difficult - the student in Bulgaria in floods of tears ( first time on a bike since breaking his spine in a road crash 8 years earlier - something he neglected to tell me until till after two days ! ) The student in India “.. I’ve saved up for six years, not been to cinema, not been for fast food, not been bowling, not been on holiday.. every spare penny I have saved just so i can be here, I can’t believe it ! “ ( This guy didn’t stop smiling one second for the entire three days ). It’s not only about the students - my coaching peers aren’t toooo awful either. Through coaching I’ve met some exceptional people who I not only consider friends, they are people I can rely on utterly, they are often generous with their time and their thoughts, they gift these without expectation of something in return, true altruists.

Being asked to tryout and then become a coach, was a great honor and continues to be a great privilege. Slightly overwhelmed on my first coaching day at Cadwell Park (hadn't ridden this notorious track) on a glorious summers day, I wasn't sure if it was for me afterall. Then at lunch a student asked for help on something on L3 (wish I could remember what) and I asked him to go and sit on his bike and we'd talk it through. Then, with an audience, he said 'I've just learnt more in 2 minutes than I have in 12 years of riding'. The penny dropped for me in that moment. Helping others is the buzz and why I continue to coach.

Coaching for me has been multi-faceted: It has been a tremendous opportunity to travel, meet all kinds of incredible people from around the world who share a passion of riding and self-improvement, and to pursue my childhood dream of being a motorsports professional. CSS is a well run organization and the coaching program is rigorous. My riding has significantly improved in the 4 short years I have been a coach, as well as my professional growth in my "day job" as a financial consultant. There is much more I could elaborate on, but in summary it has been a pleasure and an honor to work with CSS. Sam

I came to the school as a student. Then I went to a couple of other schools. The difference between CSS and those other schools was so dramatic that I immediately wanted to learn more about the CSS organization, and how they got a bunch of motorcycle racers all working together so effectively to get such amazing results with students. I was a student many times and eventually was invited to try out as a coach. I did, because I wanted to learn everything I possibly could about the materials that Keith developed, and how the amazing training program works. When you actually join an organization that looks great from the outside, sometimes it looks different from the inside - in this case, the Superbike school is even more impressive when you see it from the inside. The people are exceptional, the management and organization of the school is superior, and the effectiveness of the program is indisputable. I came to learn about it, but I have stayed for many years now because of the people, not just the staff but the many wonderful students, and the payoff is seeing the improvements that riders make and how thrilled they are by their achievements.

When I started as a coach with the school a long time ago, I had spent the previous 15 or so years participating in Motorsport of various forms at many tracks in the US and Europe. So my initial reason was because I didn’t want to give up “track life”. My need for the track fix quickly changed to enjoying riding, enjoying working with the students and developing long term connection and friendship with staff members, and in some cases, students. After all the training I’ve received (everything I know about riding and the level I have achieved is ALL down to that training), and also helping newer coaches with their own training both in the US and at the overseas branches, I still get a kick out of the game changes we can achieve by “helping” the students understand what works for them in their riding.

I love everything about motorcycles: riding, racing, street, dirt, whatever. If it's got 2 wheels, I want to ride it. I also enjoy working with people and sharing what I've learned to help them become better riders. CSS is a great organization, and my colleagues there are some of the best friends I've ever had. We are a great team.

This is not the same for everyone. Some really don't like it too hot. Too cold, tires take a long time to heat up (sometimes if really cold, they never do). It was in the 60's last 2 days at Streets of Willow, a little cool but really pretty nice overall. The next school in Vegas looks perfect: high with 70's to low 80's, not a speck of rain in the forecast. That's about as good as it gets. You'll warm up, the tires will get to full temp, and yet not so hot you'll be sweating too much. Looking forward to that!

Thanks for that, makes sense. Have you ridden a single R yet? I'll be interested to hear what you think if/when you do.

I think you are onto something here. I do recall when we spent more time at the WSB races, there was quite a bit of customization of the bike for the rider, and they certainly have more leeway with the MotoGP bikes as full prototypes. Glad you didn't spoil anything about the GP, I'm having problems with my subscription, was going to sit down and watch them today...but not yet!

Great Vinny, thanks for that. I told you, but not sure I put it up here, but the last time I used both of those products I got an honest 1-2 in improvement in commuting mileage, and on the Mustang that's significant.

I'm passionate about the program, so well-structured with guaranteed results for all riders. I love seeing riders improve. Also, there is nothing like riding motorcycles on racetracks as part of a day. BUT the best part for me is the team, for me hanging out with such fantastic people is as good as it gets. Getting my people fix is my biggest pay off.

I did CSS as a student in 2019 as a super-scared and timid rider, was terrified of lean and had no idea what a motorbike was going to do. I became an addict! Started track riding to get more time in seat and I would have done at least 10 level 4 days. When I was encouraged to try out as a Coach I never would have imagined that I would be accepted. But the product works... I'm proof of it I still have a long way to go with my riding and coaching, but knowing that as I improve I can also help students make the journey I have, to help to improve their riding, safety and confidence is so rewarding. Being able to ride at great race tracks with a group of amazing people tops it off! Honestly, love being a coach!

There is something special about the bond that exists in special forces and special operations groups. It is created by entry being difficult and very selective, and the training being super intensive. The outcome of that process is the forming of an incredibly talented group of people bonded tightly by a common thread. CSS is the first time I have seen this same thing outside military and paramilitary organisations. It's personally a very rewarding experience to be considered a part of such a team and working environment. The bonus is it is about motorcycles.