Just wanted to thank you guys for the clinic on Tuesday at Waterman. The teaching methods and overall program is the best we have encountered. Ryan has not stopped talking about it and we look forward to the next one. I owe Jeff Martin a big one for letting us know about your school.
I write this not only say say thanks, but to tell anyone thinking of or considering signing up for your class, it was a great technical as well as informational course for the 5 to 11 yr old age group. I would say you build on the kids confidence level as well.
I just wanted to thank you and your wonderful wife Gabbi, for putting together a GREAT program yesterday!
I never would have thought, that a bunch of kids, ranging in ages between 6 to 11 would have been able to endure a 10 hr. class and temps being in the low 40's (Indoors at that!).
...But each and everyone of those kids had heart and they never seemed to skip a beat. Even after 9 1/2 hrs of class, when you offered them the oppurtunity of "free ride" time, they exploded and then rode like there'd be no tommorow.
Not only did my wife and I enjoy the class but my two kids absolutley loved it. Even though I have tried to show or explain to them, much of the what this class went over, they still walked away from it faster and more sure of themselves to say the least!! I had my doubts before arriving, but I left extremly happy and satisfied with what you and your program had to offer! (Worth every penny IMO)
I now realize that you definitely do have a special quaility with children. They not only listen to you, but push themselves and carry through to their fullest ability with your guidance.
Great job and thanks again, we'll see you at Joliet in June for sure!
P.S. Also a big thanks to Jeff who supplied lunch for everyone and to all the other parents that helped move the day along smoothly.
I thought the class was great as well, my wife video taped much of the day, this is by far the best instructual MX video I have ever watched, very personalized. My son was watching himself on video this morning and telling me what he needs to work on. The class really opened his eyes.
I really didn't notice while I was there, but after watching the video, I could see how much thought and effort Alex put into the class, from what things he started to work with them on, too the way he taught. Great Job! A+
We are looking forward to an outdoor track this spring.
Alex is doing some trainig with Jake and after just one session Alex was able to pick out some problems that made Jakes lap times go way down...Like quit using the rear brake in the corners.....That always killed me but he would never listen to me...Alex even started talking to some other kid there who he didnt even know...The kids came to me and said who is that guy talking to my kid...It was funny. Alex challenged Jake to do a few add'l things on the track and Jake said ok but if I do them then you need to do Tae Kwon Do moves with me.....So there they were in their MX clothing doing TKD moves it was cool....
Alex, You do not even realize the effect you have on the children. My son Cole has been struggling for the last few months on starts (Can we saw DEAD LAST out of the gate!). Last weekend he almost pulled the holeshot (Dragging his legs for a LONG time, exactly the way he was taught at your school). The only thing he said to me at staging was I HAVE to pass at least 8 kids! This was the magic number YOU gave him.
Cole can't wait to see all of you guys again!
Hey Alex, Thank you very much. As usual, you outdid yourself. The kids had a great time and can't stop talking about the class.
This past one being our 5th Manga MX drill camp I think we are becoming kind of groupies or we are stalking you.
Tomas really loved it and Alfredo did also until lunch time, after that he said he wasn't feeling good and laid down in the truck for a nap. When we got home he had 102 degrees of fever. Still today he bugged me to take him to WIR.
Say hi to Gabi!
We would just like to say thank you to Alex and Chris! We really enjoyed the class and look forward to another. Austin said wonderful things about the both of you. I have to say his favorite part was the bowl turns. THANKS again for a wonderful weekend.
Alex and Chris, as well you guys are awsome. You have inspired both me and my son. Gave me the confidence not to give up and keep pushing. Thanks alot and we have the August school on our schedule.
Thanks again!
Dear Alex & Gabi Manga,
We would like to thank you so very much for traveling to North Carolina and having the MX class this past weekend at CRMX. We were just blown away by Alex's ability to touch our son and get him to progress the way he did. We knew Cole would be out of his comfort zone being at a new track and learning from a person that he has never met before. We honestly had our doubts to how productive this class would be at Cole's experience level with just riding alone not to mention having to try and do what a stranger ask of him.
Alex, you're a class act. Thank you just isn't enough words from us to you to express how much we appreciate what you did this weekend. Not only did you teach Cole a thing or two about everything in motocross, you also stepped up his confidence a noticeable amount. Cole road noticeably better yesterday afternoon during the free time after the school. You also helped me as much as anything to continue to train him to excel in this great sport. Dude, you know how to get inside us!!!!!!!!! Kudos to you!!!
Gabi, it was a pleasure meeting you. It's always nice to put a face to a name. You're an awesome person to endure such a long ride to NC and enjoy a couple of days at a racetrack and then travel back. Wow, now that I think about it, that's tough. And to think how much you have done that this year.
Note: Go ahead and mark us down for the next school. If we don't get in, you may want to reconsider coming to NC. LOL, just kidding.
Best racing investment of 2007!!!!!!!!
Thanks again, hope your travels were safe.
#2 Cole, and parents Mike and Laney
