Become A Rider Coach

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      Trama's Auto School also provides information on how to become a rider coach. If you are an experienced motorcycle rider currently licensed in New York State with an endorsement and  have a very good driving record, you may qualify to become an MSF-certified NYSMSP RiderCoach. If you qualify you will need to complete an intensive RiderCoach Preparation course in order to become certified.

During the RiderCoach Preparation course you'll learn the fundamentals of teaching the MSF's Basic RiderCourse. Before contacting MSF to enroll in a RiderCoach Preparation course you will need to contact our office for more information on applying for a position  as a RiderCoach.

The RiderCoach candidate must:

  1. Be at least twenty-one years of age
  2. Have a valid driver's license and at least three years of licensed driving experience
  3. Have at least two years of recent licensed driving experience on a motorcycle
  4. Have a high school or high school equivalency diploma
  5. Have no driver's license suspension or revocation within the five (5)years prior to becoming an instructor and no alcohol related driving conviction within the seven (7) years prior to becoming an instructor.
  6. Have not been convicted within ten (10) years prior to becoming an instructor of a felony or crime involving violence, dishonesty, degeneracy, moral turpitude, deceit, or fraud. Sponsors shall solicit and collect this information on instructor application forms. No instructor application shall be deemed complete until the applicant has disclosed this information and signed the dated application.
     MSF has certified RiderCoach Trainers that teach the course. These specially trained individuals have completed the MSF's RiderCoach Trainer Preparation Course and are authorized to train candidates for MSF RiderCoach certification. There are many qualifications to become a rider coach. One qualification is, you must be sponsored by a NYSMSP training site and have them submit your application to MSF. You must be a licensed motorcyclist who currently rides on a frequent, routine basis. You should have several years of varied riding experience. As a RiderCoach, you need good communication skills.
   Typically a course is offered when there is a need for RiderCoaches in a particular area. Generally, courses are offered once every few months and could be located anywhere in the United States.