{"id":32668,"date":"2020-11-23T03:00:19","date_gmt":"2020-11-23T11:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/speedsecrets.com\/?p=32668"},"modified":"2020-09-03T18:18:29","modified_gmt":"2020-09-04T01:18:29","slug":"q-what-tips-and-advice-do-you-have-for-an-aspiring-driver-coach-data-analyst","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/speedsecrets.com\/q-what-tips-and-advice-do-you-have-for-an-aspiring-driver-coach-data-analyst\/","title":{"rendered":"Q: What tips and advice do you have for an aspiring driver coach\/data analyst?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Q:<\/strong> \u201cWhat tips and advice do you have for an aspiring driver coach\/data analyst?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

A:<\/strong> Overall, get as much varied experience as possible, no matter what that takes. If it means volunteering to work with a driver and\/or team, go for it. And variety is super valuable.<\/p>\n

On the coaching side, instruct for various schools, at all levels of the sport \u2013 you\u2019ll learn something from all of that experience. Personally, there are times when I\u2019m coaching a race driver when something I learned while instructing cops and military personnel in pursuit driving has helped. Or experience instructing a different sport or activity helps, too.<\/p>\n

Notice that many of the very best driver coaches were not necessarily the most successful race drivers. In fact, some of the best drivers don\u2019t make the best coaches because they haven\u2019t had to figure out what it took, themselves.<\/p>\n

Having said that, it\u2019s critical that you can relate and empathize, so you need some experience. Do what it takes to get at least that minimum amount of experience.<\/p>\n

As for the data geek role, it\u2019s much the same \u2013 get experience. Work with as many teams\/drivers as you can, and use as many of the different systems. At first, it\u2019s best to be a generalist, before you ever begin to be a specialist with one specific system. With data, I\u2019ll add that you need to learn as much as you can \u2013 that\u2019s a must, obviously. Fortunately, there is a ton of resources out there to help you learn more.<\/p>\n

In fact, something that certainly covers the driver coach role – and I think the data analyst, as well \u2013 is that to be a great teacher\/instructor\/coach, you first need to be a great learner. If you\u2019re not passionate about learning, then I think you need to find another profession.<\/p>\n

Oh, and one last thing about the coaching role (can you tell I\u2019m a bit passionate about this?): Your personal motivation is probably more important than anything. If you don\u2019t have a burning desire to help others, then you\u2019re never going to be a great coach. If you\u2019re wanting to be a coach because it\u2019ll keep you near the track, and it\u2019s just a job\u2026well, okay, go ahead. But understand that you\u2019re never going to be as good a coach as someone who truly loves coaching and helping others. For me, I made the switch when I took my helmet off. As a driver, it was all about me. As a coach, it\u2019s all about the driver I\u2019m coaching. That\u2019s why it\u2019s not for everyone.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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