The synergy of Snowboarding and Mountain Biking | Guests: GSMBC's Paul Howard & Ross Dunlop | E15S1

In this episode, Jeff and Rob host a discussion with mountain biking coaches Paul Howard and Ross Dunlop from GSMBC. They explore the evolution of mountain bike coaching, the synergy between mountain biking and snowboarding, and innovative tools like Sportsense that are transforming coaching and instruction. They share insights on cross-training between snowboarding and mountain biking, the benefits of seasonal sport switching, and how coaching skills transfer across disciplines. Paul and Ross also discuss the importance of continuous learning and staying active year-round for instructors.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction
01:56 The Evolution of Mountain Bike Coaching
05:53 Personal Journeys in Coaching
09:58 The Relationship Between GSMBC and CASI
13:58 The Synergy of Coaching and Instruction
17:36 Understanding the Differences: Coaching vs. Instruction
21:56 The Landscape of Mountain Bike Schools
25:35 Challenges and Opportunities in Mountain Bike Coaching
32:40 Promoting the Sport and Value of Lessons
36:05 The Role of Accessibility in Sports
39:33 Introduction to Sportsense App
51:13 Features and Benefits of Sportsense App
52:33 Palate Cleanser!
56:51 Embracing Variety in Sports
59:38 Teaching Approaches and Student Engagement
01:01:08 The Benefits of Seasonal Sports
01:05:02 Physical Differences Between Sports
01:10:26 Connecting Snowboarding and Mountain Biking
01:16:25 Year-Round Professional Opportunities


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Global Syndicate of Mountain Bike Coaches https://www.gsmbc.pro/

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Global Syndicate of Mountain Bike Coaches @gsmountainbikecoaches
Paul Howard @phoward21
Ross Dunlop @rosstdunlop
Rob Whelan @robwhelanrides
Jeff Chandler @jeffch