Unique Modular Masterclass MTB and EMTB Skills Coaching Programme at Sender Bike Park, Aviemore – Scotland

“Refine the Skill, Release the Speed!”

Masterclasses can be attended as part of a MIXED Group OR go Private and do them in your own time!

Join us on a journey of self-discovery and performance improvement. Our MTB Masterclasses sit at the cutting edge of Short-Term Rider Development, allowing you to dip in and out of sessions to suit your time, goals, and budget.

Each Masterclass builds an in-depth understanding of mountain bike physics and biomechanics, with a focus on movement, pressure control, and traction across a wide variety of MTB features and terrain. As your core bike-handling skills improve, confidence grows naturally. As the fundamentals become ingrained, a whole new world of riding opens up — you’ll start looking ahead instead of down, speed will come more easily, and the likelihood of crashes decreases.

Scott uses the PRO Sports Sense App for Analysis of Performance

Using our private MTB skills park with Airbags, alongside an exceptional network of local trails, pump tracks, jump lines, and trail centres around Aviemore, the Cairngorms and Highlands of Scotland, we hone in on the six cornerstones of performance:

Technical · Tactical · Physical · Psychological · Environmental · Equipmental

Combine Top Level coaching experience and the highest qualifications in the country with a purpose-built learning environment, and you have the perfect platform to develop a strong growth mindset, progress with confidence, and thrive on your MTB journey.

Where do you start your Journey?

The Masterclass structure and pathway is simple and designed to build a strong foundation of riding skills that transfer directly to the trails. Riders can choose between half-day or full-day programmes if they link 2 Masterclasses, depending on their goals, time, and budget. We use the PECAM Model of Skills Acquisition to create our Learning Levels starting at L1 which is Processing – L2 is Emerging – L3 is Consolidating – L4 is Autonomous – L5 is Mastery.

The target coaching ratio is 1:4, with limited flexibility to accommodate additional riders when appropriate (no more than 1:6) — ensuring quality feedback, focused practice, and meaningful progression for everyone.

Whats on the Masterclass Menu?

Each Masterclass forms part of a progressive coaching programme, building skills and techniques logically so that when we take learning onto the trails, you arrive with the right level of knowledge and experience to control and neutralise terrain with confidence.

Stage 1

Stage 2

Stage 3

Stage 4

Scott uses the Freelap timing system for data collection

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If you need help please whatsapp / text of email 07719 309214 or scott@performancemountainsports.com

Why We’re the First Choice for Your MTB Coaching

You benefit from consistent contact time with the most highly qualified teacher, coach, and MTB guide in Scotland, delivering every session personally to ensure continuity, quality, and real progression.

With a Sport Psychology qualification “Psychological Self Management for Elite Performers” Scott can help you prepare, confront and overcome mental barriers.

We understand that time and budget pressures are real. That’s why we’ve developed a logical, in-depth, comprehensive, and flexible rider development pathway that puts you in control of your progression — allowing you to build skills, confidence, and performance at a pace that suits your life

Isolate – Practice – Refine – Perform. Using this principle we remove the complexity of the trail to provide students with the best chance of learning skills and techniques through purposeful practice and indepth understanding of the what, where and why. We then go to specific places to test retention by dialling up the ‘noise’ so riders can become confident in delivering the right technique in the right place at the right time.

In our MTB Masterclasses we will empower you by building from the ground up. Every student starts at Level 1 in each specific skill area and progresses through a logical structure of Skills and Technique Development. This allows us to iron out bad habits, establish strong foundations, and build new neural pathways for consistent, repeatable performance across increasingly challenging terrain and conditions.

At every stage, coaching is delivered at your ability level, with personalised feedback using a variety of methods. Teaching and coaching styles are adapted to keep sessions engaging and effective, while the learning environment remains supportive and non-intimidating — so you feel comfortable making the mistakes that are essential for real progress. Each class works as a team, and our goal is to empower you to assess and analyse your own performance, so over time you become more independent and self-coached.

To deliver the highest-quality courses, we also use a 2.5 K mobile timing system to gather valuable performance data on the trails and we have 3 AirBags signalling a commitment and drive to deliver the best MTB coaching in the Country.

Our MTB Masterclasses run for 3.5 hours. Riders can book onto mixed classes or arrange a private date for a specific Masterclass — ideal for groups of friends or women-only sessions. Masterclasses are scheduled so you can build a full day of personal development, with morning and afternoon sessions designed to work together.

Preparing for MIAS, MBC UK or British Cycling Course then we can help you with a Masterclass or Private Coaching.

Our MTB Masterclasses in Aviemore, Cairngorms National Park are designed to help riders and aspiring coaches prepare for leadership and coaching assessments such as MIAS, MBC UK, and British Cycling awards. By developing strong, reliable personal riding skills first, you arrive at assessment days calmer, more confident, and better prepared. This gives you the mental bandwidth to focus on the finer details of leadership, decision-making, communication, and risk management — rather than worrying about your own bike handling on technical terrain.

In our experience, many leadership and coaching awards do not provide the depth of riding-specific skill development needed to feel truly confident on demanding trails and in varied conditions. Our Masterclasses bridge that gap. Through structured MTB coaching, skills progression, and real-world trail application, you’ll build the technical foundations, consistency, and self-belief required to ride well under pressure. The result? Stronger assessments, smoother leadership delivery, and higher personal performance when it matters most

“Our Masterclasses for all ages and abilities provide you with a market-leading, cutting-edge programme for beginner and intermediate riders — start strong from day one or finally unlock proper technique, confidence, and control after years of riding. Bypass years of learning by trial and error and reduce your chances of crashing” Scott Muir

Mountain Bike Coach UK Tech Trail Leader and Level 3 Coach

MIAS Level 3

Mountain Bike Leader (Formerly L3)

British Cycling Activity Coach – CIC MTBXC COACH – CIC MTB GRAVITY COACH