“Confidence occurs when the insidious self-perception that you ‘aren’t able’ is trumped by the stark reality of your achievements.” - The Confidence Code (Kay and Shipman)

Hi! I’m Bekah Rottenberg. Founder and head coach of Brave Endeavors MTB Skills and Strength Training. Classroom educator turned MTB, Strength, and Mindset coach, let’s dive into the 3 step Brave Endeavors coaching philosophy.

Four key steps are integrated into all Brave Endeavors coaching:

Mindset.
At the start of all clinics, you are encouraged to adopt a beginner’s mindset (also called a growth mindset). Affectionately, we refer to your helmet as your Brave Beginner Bonnet, you will be taken through an exercise to envision yourself as a pupil, an open book ready to learn. You will visualize yourself “messing up” making mistakes and anticipate those “failures” helping you to learn! This mental state of “newness” allows you to let go of past experiences, expectations, and attachment to outcomes. You open yourself up to trying and recognize failure is part of learning and you may mess up at least 180 times before you nail a new skill. Welcome to the beginners mind. Now you’re ready to get into your body!
Body.
You are an athlete. At Brave Endeavors, we recognize you’re an athlete before you’re a mountain biker. What do athlete’s do? They are in tune with their bodies. They warm up. They train. They prioritize sleep, nutrition, and mental health. You too can do this and we will practice together! When you show up for a Brave Endeavors MTB clinic, you will be guided through a series of exercises to get out of your head and into your body. Once your body is awake and limber, it’s time to get on the bike.
Bike
Mountain biking is a feeling. You want to feel balanced. We start all MTB clinics with helping you feel balanced on your bike. From your place of balance, everything flows. From chunky roots, jumps, drops, and banked turns we help you unlock new potential and confidence on the bike.
You will be encourage to step out of your comfort zone, never leap! Progression is the name of the game. You will be taken through a series of activities that allow you to feel more confident and in control on the bike. You will be reminded to practice a beginner’s mindset and be supported 100% of the way.
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