Editorial by Crew Chief Marcus McBain
December 8, 2013
SUCCESS WITH KIDS IN RACING
Copyright 2013 – Marcus McBain/RPSRaceTeam.com
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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THE CHALLENGES TO SUCCESS
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UNDERSTANDING THE LANDSCAPE
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BRINGING THE DISCUSSION TO THE POINT
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EVALUATING YOUR CHILD AND COMPETITION
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MONEY, PUBLICITY, AND THE IMPACT ON YOUR CHILD
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SPORTSMANSHIP
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SPONSORS RESPONSIBILITY
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UNDERSTANDING WHAT TO PLAN FOR
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REVIEWING THE LANDSCAPE AGAIN
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SETTING EXPECTATIONS
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FINALIZING THE PLAN
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STARTING YOUR CHILD ON THE TRACK
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THE SUCCESSFUL ATTITUDE
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HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR CHILD’S SKILLS
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COMMON SENSE RULES
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RULES OF STUPIDITY
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WHAT DO I DO IF I THINK MY CHILD IS EXCEPTIONALLY TALENTED?
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CASE STUDIES/REVIEW (WESTBY & ROBERTS)
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AUTHOR’S NOTE
I. THE CHALLENGES TO SUCCESS
Having success with kids in motorcycle road racing is difficult. The reasons for this have nothing to do with results, talent, or goals, but rather from a lack of common sense, structure, and the “unique scale” of the sport itself. This article is provided to add some insight from experience and mostly a review of common sense that we should employ whenever we work with kids in racing.
NOTE: DUE TO THE SIZE OF THIS ARTICLE, IT IS BROKEN UP IN 2 PARTS. ENJOY!
Danny Kelsey poses with championship awards after his first AMA Sports GNC event in 2006 at Mid-Ohio. Copyright 2013/RPSRaceTeam.com
Danny Kelsey rode dirt before road racing. Coincidence of success? We don' think so. Copyright 2003/2013 RPSRaceTeam.com