The Belief That Almost Cost Me My Dream

I know what it’s like to be grateful for your parents’ sacrifices—

But also feel trapped by their doubts.

My dad gave me everything he could.

He spent the money. He got me to the races.

He did his best to support my dream.

But at the same time—he just couldn’t see a future in it.

• “There’s no way to make money in this sport.”

• “You’re not one of the lucky ones.”

• “We just don’t have the resources to make it happen.”

He wasn’t trying to kill my dream.

He just didn’t know how to see the path forward.

And because of that, I never learned how to push through it.

I didn’t have someone saying:

“You CAN do this. Let’s figure out HOW.”

So instead of fighting, I did what made sense at the time—I quit.

I focused on earning money, getting a trade, moving on.

But I never really moved on.

Because every time I saw the riders I used to race against—

The ones I used to beat—

Rising through the British Championship…

Making it to GP’s…

I felt that pull back to the sport.

That feeling that I left something unfinished.

When I Came Back, I Saw a Completely Different World

This time, I wasn’t going to rely on:

• Self-built talent

• Random advice from amateurs

• Just “figuring it out” on my own

This time, I sought out a coach who could help me:

• Refine my riding

• Fix my mindset

• Train like the best, even if I had started late

And it changed everything.

I ended up traveling the world—

Competing and training in California, and all over Europe and learning how the best riders think.

I got the opportunity to help a young Max Anstie as he took on the world in the 85cc class. I witnessed the pro riders you see today at the beginning of their journeys and how they climbed to the top. Roczen, Herlings, Gaiser, Coldenhoff and so many more.

I was learning about coaching, about racing at the elite level, about what separates good riders from great ones.

And that’s when I realised—

Everything I had been taught about “natural talent,” about who makes it and who doesn’t—

Was wrong.

Motocross Success Is a Learned Skill—Not a Gift You’re Born With

The difference between the riders who make it and the ones who don’t isn’t luck.

It’s not “natural ability.”

It’s not even money.

• It’s exposure.

• It’s belief.

• It’s training at the right time, with the right people, in the right way.

Every single pro you admire—

Every world champion—

They didn’t “just have it.”

They were taught it.

Their belief system was shaped by the right influences.

They were put in an environment that demanded excellence.

They learned how to think, train, and perform like winners.

And That’s Why I Coach the Way I Do

Because I know what it’s like to be that kid—

The one who loves the sport,

But doesn’t have the right direction.

The one who works hard, but isn’t working smart.

The one who has talent, but isn’t unlocking all of it.

The one who feels grateful for their parents’ sacrifices, but trapped by their doubts.

That’s why I’m so passionate about working with youth riders now—

Because this is the stage where everything is won or lost.

If I had found the right coaching earlier, my path would have been completely different.

And I don’t want another young rider to go through that same frustration. I will add though that I may not have become the coach I am now so everyone has their own journey. This was mine.

For Parents—Your Words Matter More Than You Know

Parents, I know you love your kids.

I know you make huge sacrifices to get them to the track.

I know you think you’re being “realistic” when you question their future in the sport.

But here’s the truth—

• Your child’s belief in themselves is a reflection of your belief in them.

• Your words and mindset will either help them rise—or hold them back before they even try.

• The greatest gift you can give them isn’t money—it’s belief.

If I had been taught the right belief system earlier,

I wouldn’t have wasted years doubting myself.

That’s exactly why I do this now.

Because there are kids out there right now—

With all the potential in the world—

Who just need to be put on the right path, in the right environment, with the right mindset.

And when that happens, there are no limits.

So the question is—

Are you showing your kid the path forward?

Or are you accidentally reinforcing the limits?

It makes all the difference.

Final Thought: The Next Challenge Every Rider Faces

If I had been taught the right belief system earlier, I wouldn’t have wasted years doubting myself.

That’s exactly why I do this now.

Because there are kids out there right now—

With all the potential in the world—

Who just need to be put on the right path, in the right environment, with the right mindset.

And when that happens, there are no limits.

But belief is only one part of the puzzle.

Because once you start believing in yourself—

The next challenge is learning how to handle pressure.

Pressure can either build you up or break you down.

If you’ve ever felt like you ride better in practice than on race day,

If you’ve ever felt like motocross isn’t yours anymore,

If you’ve ever felt like expectations are weighing you down instead of lifting you up—

Then the next post is for you.

Because the best riders in the world don’t perform because they fear failure.

They perform because they’ve learned how to handle pressure.

I’ll be posting about this soon. Keep an eye out.