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03-11-2007, 05:19 AM
What Larry said..... 
It is easy to coach someone to a better level, but that does not engrain the skill set. I have learned to alternate sessions with a student by giving verbal input then telling them next session I want you to process the first 5 laps on your own. If I say something during that time, it is because I need to!!!!!!
The 5 minute conversation with the instructor before going on the track should express any goals a driver has before the event commences. That should include what they need help on and have already mastered and the "don't know" list. Larry does a good job with the "don't knows". This is important, because a driver is not always aware of little "ticks" or bad habits that occur while driving. Instructors need to look for these issues and aid in correcting them.
It is easy to coach someone to a better level, but that does not engrain the skill set. I have learned to alternate sessions with a student by giving verbal input then telling them next session I want you to process the first 5 laps on your own. If I say something during that time, it is because I need to!!!!!!The 5 minute conversation with the instructor before going on the track should express any goals a driver has before the event commences. That should include what they need help on and have already mastered and the "don't know" list. Larry does a good job with the "don't knows". This is important, because a driver is not always aware of little "ticks" or bad habits that occur while driving. Instructors need to look for these issues and aid in correcting them.