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Motorcycle coaching is about so much more than speed. It’s about safety, confidence, mentorship, and keeping riders in the sport for life. In this episode, host Heather Wilson Schiltz sits down with Lindsey Scheltema, Executive Director of the United States Motorcycle Coaching Association (USMCA), to talk about how her career has come “full circle” from racing and live event operations to leading a national organization focused on professional standards for coaching motorcyclists.

Lindsey shares how USMCA was born out of a surprising gap discovered during an effort to bring back high school motocross, what the certification process includes, and why coaching is becoming a key part of sustaining motorcycling across disciplines -- from motocross to adventure riding to track days.

They also discuss what truly makes a coach impactful and how USMCA’s next chapter is expanding through coach calls, an in-person summit, and its acquisition by the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC).

🎧 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• Why AIMExpo was a networking goldmine—and how relationships drive business in motorsports
• Lindsey’s “full circle” journey from racer to Arenacross/Supercross operations to connector and leader at USMCA
• The surprising moment that sparked USMCA’s creation
• What USMCA certification includes: background screening, CPR/first aid, concussion/heat/cardiac training, reference checks, and more
• How coaching supports lifelong riding across multiple disciplines and at every experience level
• The role of follow-up and mentorship in building rider confidence and long-term success
• Online coaching growth: why it helps, and why it can’t fully replace in-person instruction
• The biggest misconception Lindsey wants to clear up: great rider ≠ great coach
• What’s next for USMCA: coach calls, an in-person Coach Summit, and expanded opportunities through MIC

🌐 Get info about USMCA and becoming a coach: USMCA.org

🌐 Find a coach: MotorcycleCoaching.org

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From pyro booms you can feel in the stands to the cinematic opening ceremonies that set the tone for the night, Kat Voiles is part of the team responsible for turning Monster Energy SMX World Championship race weekends into a full-scale live experience.

In this episode, host Heather Wilson Schiltz chats with Kat about her eight-season journey with Feld Entertainment -- from coordinating interviews in media operations to overseeing what fans watch and hear inside the stadium. Kat shares what goes into pre-season content capture, how storylines evolve week to week, why the touring schedule demands constant adaptability, and what it’s like calling the show in her headset.

🎧 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• What a Senior Live Event Manager oversees on race weekend
• How pre-season media sessions capture hours of athlete content that fuels storytelling across all 31 SMX rounds
• The behind-the-scenes work that brings opening ceremonies to life, including video, timing and pyro
• Touring series realities: how planning for upcoming rounds happens while you’re still executing the current one
• How stadium tech changes from venue to venue
• Weather contingency planning: building Plan B, C, and D and making real-time calls when conditions aren’t safe
• Why Kat thrives in show control, what “a good day” sounds like in her headset, and how she’s learned to roll with chaos

🌐 Learn more & get event tickets: SuperMotocross.com

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At just 18 years old, Kade Johnson has already built a résumé that most racers only dream of. With more than 70 career championships, an AMA Supercross SMX Next win and his first Pro Motocross start under his belt, Kade joins host Heather Wilson Schiltz to share the mindset, sacrifices and support system that have shaped his journey so far.

Kade reflects on his family’s decision to move across the country to support his motocross goals and what it’s really like stepping into the spotlight of SMX Next. He opens up about racing under the lights, adjusting to a last-minute bike switch, training at the Dog Pound alongside top professionals, and why “Keep On Keeping On” has become both his life philosophy and personal brand.

🎧 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• What makes SMX Next different from amateur racing — and why it’s such a valuable stepping stone
• Kade's first Pro Motocross start and what surprised him most
• Training at the Dog Pound and the culture that sets it apart
• Making the switch from a Yamaha to joining Kawasaki Team Green
• The technical skills he’s focused on to reach the next level
• The story behind “KOKO – Keep On Keeping On” and how it became his personal brand
• Why giving back and staying humble matters as his platform grows

📲 Connect with Kade Johnson on Instagram

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