CSS Team

Keith Code

Without the CSS team I'm nowhere. Everyone at the school is there to help riders discover the skills and the real technology of cornering. I cannot think of a better job than directing this fine group of skilled and dedicated riding coaches and staff. My job at the school is really simple, I watch the student's faces, I read their surveys and listen to them. When I discover what students need and want to improve, I research it thoroughly and then provide it. That is a fun job.

For a complete Biography on Keith please visit Keith's Biography.

Dylan Code
Riding Coach (Class IV)

Being a coach at the California Superbike School is a very unique profession and I consider myself very lucky to be in the position I am in. I have learned that there is a big difference between just being a good rider and a good riding coach. Despite having racing experience and many laps around many tracks, I did not have the skill to train others. The coach training I have received has been very demanding and in many ways is more challenging than just going fast. Now I am at a point where I can take a rider and know with certainty that I can help him to improve. I’m not talking about tips, suggestions, or just "follow me", but applying the coaching data I have learned at the California Superbike School. It is a little known fact that there is the same volume of data on how to be a coach as is in any of Keith’s books.

We give a rider the underlying information on how riding works, have him drill the specific skills that relate to it, and from there on out that rider can understand and resolve the problems he or she faces on the road. The skills apply to the street and track, any age or skill level, any bike.

I work full time in the motorcycle industry and I am proud that my actions as a coach are assisting to forward the sport by making better and more competent riders.
 

Andy Ibbott
UK School Director (Class IV Coach)

I recall reading the Twist books and calling Keith to ask if there were any schools! As a scum bag journo I came to the USA and did Level One at Willow Springs. At the time I was racing in the Supersport 600 class in the UK and although I did the course in November and didn't race again until March the following year the school made a MINIMUM of 4 seconds a lap improvement over the previous year's times. Impressed? Damned straight. Keith was over in the UK that very same year.

 

Steve Brouggy
Oz School Director (Class IV Coach)

What the in house training has done for me: What have I got from the in-house courses!?! Easy...I have studied and been thoroughly checked out and passed on core tools necessary for instructing and coaching students. This information is not only correct for training motorcycle riders, but due to the nature of the data, is also applicable in all other areas of life.

There is no more guess work in dealing with a student. I am able to observe, evaluate and then lead the student to the correct understanding with speed and efficiency every single time, regardless of their speed, skill or attitude toward riding.
 

Darren Sweetman
School Director & Chief Riding Coach, CSS, New Zealand

Darren is the Managing Director at Motorcycling Events Group, NZ Ltd (MEGNZ). MEGNZ trade under two brands in New Zealand, California Superbike School and Hampton Downs Ride Days. He is also the owner of The Dub Shack Ltd, specialists in parts and accessories for Volkswagen and Volkswagen Audi Group (VAG) vehicles.

The New Zealand schools are being run with the assistance of the vastly experienced Australian operation. As an official branch of the California Superbike School, they have been privileged to teach the Keith Code Cornering School for over 9 years in Australia and Asia, and in that time have had more than 8,000 students through the program.

Glenn Rothwell aka 'Lord R'
Senior Riding Coach Class 2

What do you enjoy about being a part of the Schools?

Its not that we have sex together (although a limited number of us do) but the School is a really good bunch of mates whose sole purpose seems to be taking the piss out of each other. The standard of coaching ability is excellent already but everyone is always trying to improve. It's a good place to be.

Likes:
Improving someone's riding. Improving my own.

Dislikes:
Students who come with an agenda and then won't listen - or worse, won't try.
Paul's comedy pants - they have to go
 

John Trotter aka 'JET'
Chief Riding Coach Class 2

What do you enjoy about being a part of the Schools?

The hours, 5:30 is such a beautiful time of day. The work load, instructing and homework to boot. Not to mention the travelling, but the best part is working with a group of guys and girls who want to go through this routine with the sole intention of helping other riders improve. This may sound self indulgent but they are a special group.

Likes: Skiing, Motocross, Supermoto, true competition of nearly all forms except F1 and of course Stella Artois.

Dislikes: Rudeness, Laziness and the smell of Sherring in the morning(another thing we go through that the public don't realise)