GLOBAL SYNDICATE OF MOUNTAIN BIKE COACHES
THE NEXT EVOLUTION IN MOUNTAIN BIKE COACH
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION
“GSMBC is the next evolution of mountain bike instructor training and certification — built by the people who helped shape this industry from the start. At GSMBC, our focus is on developing the best possible coaches for real-world coaching through agility, innovation, inclusivity, and community. We’re not just certifying instructors — we’re building on our legacy and continued commitment to raising the standard of mountain bike coaching and helping grow the sport worldwide. We’ve been leading the way for 20 years and are so excited to keep pushing the industry forward for another 20 with our incredible team of pioneering experts. Can’t wait to see you on a course soon!”
Paul Howard | GSMBC President & Education Director
INSPIRE | CONNECT | ELEVATE
THE AUTHENTIC WORLD LEADERS IN
PROFESSIONAL
MOUNTAIN BIKE INSTRUCTOR TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS
130+ COURSES EVERY YEAR
20 YEARS OF EXPERTISE DEVELOPING CURRICULUM,
INDUSTRY STANDARDS & BUILDING
MOUNTAIN BIKE COMMUNITIES AROUND THE GLOBE.
MEMBERSHIPS
COURSES
COACH BLOG
Learn more about how we got here and the evolution from ‘INSTRUCTION’ to ‘coaching’ with our podcast here…
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HOW IS GSMBC GLOBAL?
Our team is truly international. While many of our senior mentors now call Whistler home, our experience stretches far beyond the Sea-to-Sky corridor. GSMBC coaches come from all over the world, including the UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the US, Chile, Spain, the Netherlands, and South Africa. Each mentor brings their own perspective, style, and passion to the sport, shaped by the communities and trails they’ve ridden and coached in globally.
WHY THIS MATTERS?
We don’t just teach in bike parks—we actually spend more time coaching on cross-country trails, skills parks, pump tracks, and at international destinations. Paul and the team have trained instructors and coached mountain bikers in communities across the globe, for over 20 years. That mix of world-class Whistler insight and diverse international experience is what makes GSMBC programs uniquely global, adaptable, and ready to elevate coaches and riding communities anywhere.
GLOBAL SYNDICATE OF MOUNTAIN BIKE COACHES
FROM THE FOUNDERS & FORMER TECHNICAL EXPERTS OF THE PMBIA COMES A NEW, INDEPENDENT CHAPTER IN
MOUNTAIN BIKE COACH EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION
PROVEN EXPERTISE
NEW VISION
ELEVATING STANDARDS
For nearly 20 years we've been shaping professional mountain bike instructor training and coaching worldwide, leading the way as founders and directors of PMBI and PMBIA from 2006 through 2024.
Now, in 2025, we’re charting an independent course to forge a new path. This approach keeps us agile and innovative, ensuring we deliver the highest-quality training programs that advance coach education & meet the demands of a fast-evolving global industry.
GSMBC’s vision centers on a holistic, human-centric coaching approach through our SIX-Pillar Coaching System, empowering mountain bike instructors & coaches to create exceptional experiences for riders of all levels, including adaptive MTB. Whether you're an aspiring mountain bike performance coach or new to teaching, our method meets you where you're at.
GSMBC offers world-class programs and a cutting-edge learning portal with webinars, online courses, and a coaches' community. This creates a pioneering global education system that empowers coaches to inspire, connect, and elevate their riders.
GSMBC certifications are recognized globally by insurance providers and industry leaders, including Whistler Mountain Bike Park. Whether you’re an independent MTB coach, bike park, or coaching business, we’re excited to collaborate with you to deliver the best mountain bike programs for your community.
JOIN US TODAY & DISCOVER YOUR TRUE POTENTIAL