Mountain Bike Skills Instructor Training
Instructor Certification Courses
In addition to teaching private lessons and clinics for MTB Skills Factory, owner/head coach Josh Whitmore also teaches instructor certification courses for the new Global Syndicate of Mountain Bike Instructors (GSMBC). Interested in having Josh teach a private certification course for your staff, club leaders, or team management? Contact us.
GSMBC Courses Josh Whitmore will be teaching in 2025 (more will be added throughout the year):
March 21-23: Intermediate Coach Course - Bentonville AR
March 25-28: Advanced Instructor - Flow Course - Bentonville AR
March 29: Apprentice Coach Course - Bentonville AR
April 8-10: Intermediate Coach Course - Brevard NC
April 14: Apprentice Coach Course - Santa Cruz CA
April 15-17: Intermediate Coach Course - Santa Cruz CA
April 19-21: Intermediate Coach Course - Santa Cruz CA
April 29-30: Intro to Air - Hendersonville NC
May 15-18: Advanced Instructor Tech - Boone NC
May 23-26: Advanced Instructor Flow - Hendersonville NC
August 1-3: Intermediate Coach Course - Brevard NC
December 5-7: Intermediate Coach Course - Brevard NC
Staff Training and Coach Mentorship
Interested in high quality professional development for you summer camp staff, guide service, skills instructors, or bike park staff? Owner / Head Coach Josh Whitmore has been training outdoor industry staff for 25 years across many different outdoor skills including mountain biking, rock climbing, whitewater paddling, mountaineering, backpacking, and skiing. With both a Bachelors and Masters degrees in Outdoor Education, Josh can help your staff deliver high quality programming, risk management, and intentional skills progressions based on industry best-practices and proven pedagogy. Let’s design custom training for your staff and help them reach a higher level of excellence! Contact us for a free 15min consultation or for more information .
Business Consulting
Are you in the dreaming phase of starting a mountain bike related business, guide service, or skills school and need some help or inspiration? Maybe you’ve already launched, have some pieces in place, and are facing decisions about what to do next? Maybe you’ve been in operation for a while but want to take it to the next level. Our Owner / Head Coach Josh Whitmore has strong background in successful small business ownership and has helped a ton of businesses get started, grow, or streamline their activities. Contact us for a free 15min consultation or for more information.