Join fellow RiderCoaches, RiderCoach Trainers, Quality Assurance Specialists, training providers, administrators, and rider education insiders from across the country for an engaging day-and-a-half event focused on professional development, collaboration, networking, and learning opportunities.
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Refunds up to 10 days before event.
Questions? Please reach out to us at training-systems@msf-usa.org.
Event Schedule
- Friday (Noon – 8:30 pm)
Noon – 3:00 pm: Registration and outdoor demo rides
Noon – 8:30 pm: Gear Check
3:00 pm – 4:15 pm: Opening Session
• Welcome/opening remarks
• MSF update and overview
• Demo bikes overview
4:20 pm – 4:35 pm: Break
4:35 pm – 6:00 pm: Our Unshakeable, Balanced Commitment to Excellence in Rider Education, Training, and Safety—Past, Present, and the Road Ahead: A Thoughtful Evolution (Ray Ochs and LaCheryl Jones)
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm: Dinner
- Saturday (7 am – 6:30 pm)
7:00 am – 8:00 am: Breakfast
7:00 am – 6:30 pm: Gear Check
8:00 am – Noon: ROTATING SESSIONS
• 8:00 am – 8:50 am
• 9:00 am – 9:50 am
• 10:00 am – 10:50 am
• 11:00 am – 11:50 am
Noon – 1:00 pm: Lunch
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm: ROTATING SESSIONS
• 1:00 pm – 1:50 pm
• 2:00 pm – 2:50 pm
• 3:00 pm – 3:50 pm
• 4:00 pm – 4:50 pm
8:00 am – 5:00 pm: Outdoor demo rides
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm: Reception and happy hour
- Sunday (Optional 8 am – Noon)
8:00 am – Noon: Outdoor demo rides
Workshop topics will include
- Coaching and instructional excellence
- Rider education best practices
- Program and curriculum development
- Professional growth and lifelong learning
- Strengthening the rider education community
Staff Presenters
Corey Eastman
Profile
Corey serves as our Director of Rider Education Expansion, leading initiatives that engage riders at every stage of their journey. His work ranges from introducing new riders to motorcycling through programs like RIDE Day to creating resources for experienced riders, including DIY Drills. An avid off-road enthusiast, Corey has explored countless trails throughout the West. See if you’ve ridden one he doesn’t know about.
Matthew Gentile
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Matt is the MSF Quality Assurance and Training Systems Specialist. As a RiderCoach Trainer, he provides training and support for MSF’s Rider Education and Training System efforts on a national level. Matt is known for his endless supply of dad jokes. Be sure to tell him your favorite and see if it makes the list.
LaCheryl Jones
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LJ was formerly with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. At MSF, she’ll help guide curriculum and standards initiatives, support professional development and training, and testing integrity. She will serve as a key liaison for MSF with strategic partners and stakeholders on rider education and national standards. LJ never turns down a good taco or a dance challenge.
Kyle McCarty
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Kyle is a RiderCoach Trainer, Quality Assurance Specialist, and the Colorado MOST Project Manager. He’s made quality assurance a cornerstone of the program and has championed a collaborative coaching culture with rider safety and curriculum compliance at the forefront. Kyle’s talent for orchestrating a range may come from years spent behind another set of keys — he’s also an accomplished concert pianist.
Ray Ochs
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Ray is VP of MSF Training Systems and responsible for its Rider Education and Training System (RETS) that includes curriculum development and certification requirements. He has been MSF-certified since 1973 and a motorcycle enthusiast since the mid-60’s. Ray’s first real street ride was a red Suzuki 50cc “noped” that was won in a raffle. By his brother. Who wanted nothing to do with it.
Cathy Rimm
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Cathy’s motorcycle journey began in 1994 with an MSF course. Since then, her roles have included MSF instructor, Program Administrator for Motorcycle Rider Education in Maine, RiderCoach Trainer, and since 2005, MSF’s National Quality Assurance Specialist. To some, she’s the community’s big sister — offering guidance, support, and the occasional reality check. To others, she’s the GrimmRERPer.
Featured Presenters
Don Green
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Don is the Owner and President of Rider Choices Consulting, Executive Director of the International Motorcycle Rider Coaching Association, Chairperson of Skilled Motorcyclist Association, Responsible, Trained, and Educated Riders, and a longtime Motorcycle Safety Foundation RiderCoach, Trainer, and Quality Assurance Specialist. In the military, he piloted a CH-47 Chinook, nicknamed a “Hooker” because the aircraft delivered cargo from hooks.
Johanna Noble-Govaars
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Jo is an MSF-certified RiderCoach traveling the nation teaching street and off-road MSF courses, professional development, quality assurance, and training. Her passion is advocating for veteran and first responder organizations, motorcyclist safety, and motorcycle rights to grow healthy motorcycle communities. Her dream is to convince Disney to develop a motorcycle/speeder related to the Star Wars experience.
Carrie Nicol
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Carrie is an MSF-certified RiderCoach Trainer and owner/operator of Lone Star Bikers in Texas. She has expanded the business significantly since taking ownership in 2019 through RiderCoach support and outstanding customer service. Carrie proudly embraces the title “Shorty Pants Motorcycle Instructor” and is equally comfortable helping riders learn on iron ponies or the four-legged kind.
Mark Parco
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Mark Parco is an MSF RiderCoach Trainer, Quality Assurance Specialist and Police Motor Instructor Trainer with more than 25 years of experience. As a trainer, he has been involved in many national course development and field-testing projects. Mark’s first real street ride was a 1967 Harley-Davidson Aermacchi Leggero; 65ccs of raw, 2-stroke power!
DeAnna Ward
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As a RiderCoach Trainer, DeAnna travels nationwide to train candidates in MSF street and dirt curricula. She also serves as program administrator for rider ed programs in Michigan, collaborates with rider safety advocacy groups, and enjoys leading professional development workshops. In her limited spare time, she cares for a lively menagerie that includes kids, cats, dogs, rabbits, a horse and a very patient husband.
Alan Wood
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Alan is an MSF RiderCoach Trainer with more than 15 years of QA experience. He has supported curriculum development and testing, served as a T², and presented at many MSF workshops. A U.S. Coast Guard veteran, Alan is now Director of Cybersecurity for RSA. He also enjoys water rescue, cybersecurity, and barbecue—two involve putting out fires; one involves starting them.