California Superbike School is coming back to NZ under new management in 2013

[neil_cb125t]

A lot of people I've talked to have issues with price. Personally, I like the no nonsense "you're here to learn and nothing else" method the indepth, structured way they do things. Yeah it's on the pricey side and would be better if it was slightly cheaper but I still think it's worth the money. Sure, cheaper would make it a no-brainer though

Haha how is your tyre wear now that you have completed your levels at CSS? I have notice a huge reduction in tyre wear and required suspension changes chasing tyre wear......investment maybe? thats what I said to the wife

Plus its pretty awesome being able to adapt and tune your self at every track you go to!

[Mental Trousers]

It's actually a shame you're not more widely known as a coach Shaun, I've often told people I learnt more in two meeting with you looking after me than I did in the following two years trying to muddle through it by myself.

It's really good learning from someone whose been there, done that and crash it eh. Nothing beats experience.

[neil_cb125t]

I have said some negative things about this school in the past, but the last 12 months in Australia and attending a couple of there events with friends has opened my eyes to huge benifit of the training

Haha Yep us coaches have to learn each time too - when Choppa or the Mike Jones (aussie hot up and comer) come along to the schools us coaches argue over who's going to feel stupidly slow and work their but off chasing them!!

What you up to in Aussie Shaun?

[White trash]

It's really good learning from someone whose been there, done that and crash it eh. Nothing beats experience.

While Shaun's style certainly wont suit everyone, he drummed into my head very quickly when to shut the fuck up and listen.

[neil_cb125t]

It's really good learning from someone whose been there, done that and crash it eh. Nothing beats experience.

For sure experience really helps, But do you have to be faster than the person your coaching in order for them to improve?.....I would love to spend time with GP riders to see what they do but can they describe it to you, me and every other rider so we can use their skills?

That old stupid sport saying goes, would you rather be taught by Rossi, tiger woods, Roger federer or the trained coaches that help those guys get even better?

Communication and a good understanding of Tech points is key to be able to coach anyone.

[neil_cb125t]

While Shaun's style certainly wont suit everyone, he drummed into my head very quickly when to shut the fuck up and listen.

Very effective communication right there... I like it!

[Mental Trousers]

For sure experience really helps, But do you have to be faster than the person your coaching in order for them to improve?.....I would love to spend time with GP riders to see what they do but can they describe it to you, me and every other rider so we can use their skills?

That old stupid sport saying goes, would you rather be taught by Rossi, tiger woods, Roger federer or the trained coaches that help those guys get even better?

Communication and a good understanding of Tech points is key to be able to coach anyone.

Best coaching is a mix of both. Trained professionals don't have the insight into a lot of stuff that the experienced top level racer does, while the racer doesn't have the technical knowledge and communication skills of the coaches. They compliment each other.

[Shaun]

It's actually a shame you're not more widely known as a coach Shaun, I've often told people I learnt more in two meeting with you looking after me than I did in the following two years trying to muddle through it by myself.

Thanks Brother, teaching/advising/guiding has always been big blast for me, I love it when you see the improvements and the smiles on the dials of the riders

[Shaun]

Haha Yep us coaches have to learn each time too - when Choppa or the Mike Jones (aussie hot up and comer) come along to the schools us coaches argue over who's going to feel stupidly slow and work their but off chasing them!!

What you up to in Aussie Shaun?

Living back in New Plymouth New Zealand mate and will be racing a Triumph 675 in the tri series, and maybe one in the 2013 nats



Mike Jones is a really nice guy and a seriously fast rider, he could be the next OZ star with the write $ backing behind him

[Shaun]

Very effective communication right there... I like it!

I only like to get results for people mate

[Shaun]

For sure experience really helps, But do you have to be faster than the person your coaching in order for them to improve?.....I would love to spend time with GP riders to see what they do but can they describe it to you, me and every other rider so we can use their skills?

That old stupid sport saying goes, would you rather be taught by Rossi, tiger woods, Roger federer or the trained coaches that help those guys get even better?

Communication and a good understanding of Tech points is key to be able to coach anyone.

100% agree, however from the customers point, they would deffinately feel the money they have spent has been very well spent though with a known fast rider as a part of the training group.

Communication and observation is deffinately very important in this roll, best wishes for the new programe

[neil_cb125t]

Living back in New Plymouth New Zealand mate and will be racing a Triumph 675 in the tri series, and maybe one in the 2013 nats

Mike Jones is a really nice guy and a seriously fast rider, he could be the next OZ star with the write $ backing behind him

Oh sweet - those 675s are fudging nice machines - Bears domination then??? Be great to see Mikey go far aye - awesome fella

[neil_cb125t]

100% agree, however from the customers point, they would deffinately feel the money they have spent has been very well spent though with a known fast rider as a part of the training group.

Communication and observation is deffinately very important in this roll, best wishes for the new programe

You are right there! and it is a kiwi way of thinking that we want the PROVEN best fellas dishing out information/tips, we won't settle for less! I suppose that why in the USA the school has a big following, keith is a strong draw card.

Thanks for the support Shaun - see you at wanganui, you'll have to come see my ZX/ER650 contraption... shes a bit special - like me.

[Shaun]

You are right there! and it is a kiwi way of thinking that we want the PROVEN best fellas dishing out information/tips, we won't settle for less! I suppose that why in the USA the school has a big following, keith is a strong draw card.

Thanks for the support Shaun - see you at wanganui, you'll have to come see my ZX/ER650 contraption... shes a bit special - like me.

Will do buddy. hey, is this the write place to apply for a job as a coach then with you guys, with the Ilse of man TT 2013 coming up, I need miles whether slow or fast

[neil_cb125t]

Will do buddy. hey, is this the write place to apply for a job as a coach then with you guys, with the Ilse of man TT 2013 coming up, I need miles whether slow or fast

Yeah attempting to chase Chop and mike and the likes on STD GSXR750s is pretty hard work suppose you could say those are fast miles.

I do know the coach tryout/sellection process - however im not sure exactly how it will work with our new setup (the aussie school running the show for us here in NZ) Technically the coaches that live in NZ are now "Australasian" coaches, so you would go through the try out for a possition as an Australasian coach, meaning the sellection/try out would be by made by the Aussie Schools Cheif ride coach and his team.

I can do some research for you thou and contact you vai email if you like?