LINE DRIVE MOUNTAIN BIKE ACADEMY caters to athletes of all ages and experience levels with my wide variety of courses. Whether you are interested in working on a particular facet of your game or would like to improve your overall athletic performance, you’ve got many options to choose from. Check out my offerings and let me know what you’re interested in.
FIRST HIT ACADEMY
$195
Introduction to Mountain Biking
- Overview of different types of mountain biking disciplines, focusing on downhill riding.
- Introduction to mountain bike anatomy and safety gear.
- Basic bike handling skills: starting, stopping, turning, and shifting gears.
- Introduction to basic trail etiquette and safety rules.
Week 2: Fundamentals of Downhill Riding
- Body positioning and balance on the bike: centered stance, weight distribution, and using knees and elbows as suspension.
- Basic bike control exercises on flat terrain: braking technique, cornering, and body movement.
- Practice riding over small obstacles like rocks and roots to develop bike handling skills.
Introduction to Downhill Trails
- Introduction to downhill trail features: berms, jumps, drops, rollers, and technical sections.
- Understanding trail markings and signage.
- Practice riding on beginner-level downhill trails with gradual descents and minimal obstacles.
Building Confidence on Downhill Trails
- Techniques for descending steeper terrain: controlled braking, maintaining speed, and line choice.
- Introduction to pumping terrain features for speed and flow.
- Progressive skill drills on more challenging downhill trails under supervision.
Developing Jumping Skills
- Introduction to jumping technique: preloading, takeoff, and landing.
- Start with small tabletop jumps and gradually progress to gap jumps.
- Emphasis on safety and proper landing techniques.
Advanced Downhill Skills
- Fine-tuning cornering technique for high-speed turns.
- Techniques for navigating technical terrain: rock gardens, off-camber sections, and steep chutes.
- Introduction to advanced trail features like wooden bridges and wall rides.
Race Preparation
- Overview of downhill racing formats and rules.
- Practice race runs on designated downhill trails.
- Introduction to timed runs and race strategy.
Race Simulation and Review
- Simulated downhill race day experience with timed runs and mock competition.
- Review of individual performance and areas for improvement.
- Discussion on sportsmanship and respecting fellow riders on the trail.
LINE DRIVE MOUNTAIN BIKE ACADEMY RACE TEAM
BE YE READY
Our objective is to offer a downhill training and development program that empowers junior mountain bike athletes to excel in all gravity-related disciplines.. We believe in a long-term approach to success and strive to build resilient athletes who achieve both fun and performance at the same time.
Line Drive Academy Race Team Program
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Ages 12-17 year old kids who are performance focused
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Team practices throughout the year
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Bi-weekly check calls with your coach
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Full coaching and mechanical support at scheduled regional events
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Access to team camps throughout the year
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Large discounts on team-sponsored equipment
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Discount on private lessons
KIDS ACADEMY
LINE DRIVE MOUNTAIN BIKE ACADEMY RACE TEAM
What’s On Deck?
RIDER CHECK-INS
Riders will be frequently engaged in a number of check-in meetings to discuss upcoming events/clinics, preparing for the first race, discuss rider goals, etc. These will be held with an in-person and virtual option and this determination will be made based on rider availability. These check ins will serve as a chance to mentor the team with any rider needs
TEAM SKILLS CLINICS
Skills clinics will be offered throughout the season to ensure riders are able to apply the leveled skills necessary to be both safe and successful in their riding pursuits. There will be an opportunity to engage in these clinics and then apply these skills to the trail. Additionally, there will be on-site skills instruction during race weekends as the riders will be taught how to dissect and evaluate the trail/race run.
RACE WEEKENDS
Race weekend will be an exciting time for all riders and our schedules will be packed full of riding, coaching, and comradery. We aim to take as much pressure off families and riders as possible so riders/families can enjoy their time at the races. A preliminary race schedule will be shared and a specific race schedule will be shared ahead of each race.