RiderCoach Biographies
Craig Betz |
MSF RiderCoach since 2004 In addition to teaching and riding his Harley, Craig likes snow skiing. |
Don Calvert |
MSF RiderCoach since 2008 Don’s been riding since 1966 and enjoys riding just about anywhere, out-of-state or commuting in town. He is a retired environmental testing laboratory supervisor who also volunteers as a reading tutor in Akron Public Schools. |
Shawn Dockery |
MSF RiderCoach since 2004 Shawn’s been on two wheels since she was knee-high, but it wasn’t until she took a Basic RiderCourse, that she found out just how much she didn’t know about riding. Now she wants to spread the word, helping others to learn the safe, fun, enjoyable way to ride. You will find Shawn everywhere you find motorcycles. In the dirt, on the road, or at the track, Shawn just LOVES to ride! |
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MSF RiderCoach since 2010 Brent loves riding and racing motocross. |
Harry Hakenson |
MSF RiderCoach since 1996 As a second-generation motorcycle instructor, Harry began riding at age 6 and became an instructor in 1996. He currently teaches/coaches the MSF Basic (BRC), Experienced (ERC), BRC-2, Street Rider Course (SRC), & Lee Parks Total Control Advanced Riding Clinic (TCARC). “My dad got me into riding and teaching and for that I am extremely grateful and cannot thank him enough,” he says. “After 15 years of teaching I still get excited when I see the light come on in a students eyes as they process and understand a new skill.” When he’s not teaching motorcycling, Harry is busy raising his two young children, riding dirt bikes, Tae Kwon Do, and competing in GWRRA Top Gun Riding competitions. |
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MSF RiderCoach since 1995 In addition to riding and playing golf, Art loves to help others learn to ride! |
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MSF RiderCoach since 2001 Willie has been riding motorcycles longer than he has been driving a car, and that’s almost 40 years! His non-motorcycle background as a therapist and trainer has always been about teaching and helping people overcome challenges. Helping people learn to ride, from scooters to advanced riding, is just a natural fit for Willie, who holds six certifications from MSF. As an MSF Instructor, Willie has continued to learn from the 1,900 riders he has helped over the past nine years. In addition to MSF certification Willie is also an Instructor for the Lee Parks Total Control Advanced Riding Clinic, where the combination of mental & physical aspects is the key ingredient for enabling riders to achieve the most from themselves and their machine for improved performance & safety. For Willie, being able to help riders advance their skills is almost as much fun as riding with his wife. Just don’t ask about teaching her to ride wheelies on the old dirt bike. |
Juline McDaniel |
MSF RiderCoach since 1999 Juline has a passion for riding on two-wheels. In addition to motorcycle coaching and long-distance touring, she is an avid hiker and bicyclist. |
Kevin McDaniel |
MSF RiderCoach since 1999 Kevin just loves to ride! |
Bill Murar |
MSF RiderCoach since 1987 Bill is a paramedic, retired fire fighter, and former road-racer who has a passion for small motorcycles. Bill founded the Lake Erie Loop, an annual fundraising event, featuring a race for small bikes and pleasure ride for all bikes, which traverses the 650-mile circumference of Lake Erie, all in one day! |
Andrew Pallotta |
MSF RiderCoach since 2006 In addition to the kick he gets from teaching, Andrew likes long distance travel and windy walks on the beach at night. |
Jeff Popa |
MSF RiderCoach since 2001 Jeff is a retired police officer with over 45 years of motorcycle riding experience and such a passion for motorcycles that he owns 63 of them! |
Candyce Roos |
MSF RiderCoach since 2005 Candy loves riding her Harley! |
Jeff Roos |
MSF RiderCoach since 1999 Jeff loves to ride anything on two-wheels! |
Tony Rybka |
MSF RiderCoach since 1990 Tony has twenty years coaching experience. He loves travel, music and dogs. |
Susan Rzepka |
MSF RiderCoach since 2005 Susan first learned to ride in a Basic RiderCourse back in 1995, when she dropped the training bike three times in less than 30 minutes. She started out slow and small, but gained confidence as her experience grew. She likes long-distance interstate rides and tackling gravel mountain roads with her dual-sport motorcycle. She loves to ride SMART (Sober, Motorcycle-endorsed, Alert, with the Right gear, and Trained) and wants to help others do the same. As the Director of Rider Education for State 8 Motorcycles, she gets to do both! |
Tom Schuette |
MSF RiderCoach since 2005 In addition to riding and coaching new riders, Tom teaches English at Riverside High School. |
Dick Swartz