Before he was coaching riders to find their flow on the dirt, Dan spent years navigating the high-pressure, fast-paced world of medical sales. He understands the reality of corporate burnout, the intense demands of the modern workplace and exactly what happens when you lose your connection to the outdoors.
For Dan, mountain biking was always the ultimate reset—until it eventually became his full-time calling.
As the founder of MTB23, Dan brings a unique blend of elite competitive experience and structured technical coaching to the Trail Therapy alliance. He is a PMBIA-certified coach with a strong competitive racing background, boasting results that include
He knows firsthand what it takes to manage fear, execute under pressure, and find absolute focus on the trail.
But Dan’s true strength isn't just in going fast; it’s in how he translates that elite experience into accessible, confidence-building coaching for riders of all levels. From youth development programs to adult technical progression (cornering, body position, line choice), Dan knows how to break down complex physical movements so riders can safely push their boundaries.
At the heart of Dan’s approach is his Kura philosophy. Kura centers on continuous learning, holistic growth, and the sharing of knowledge. It is the belief that every ride is an opportunity to evolve, and that mastering the bike is ultimately about mastering yourself.
Within the Trail Therapy alliance, Dan leads our pure MTB skills development clinics and co-facilitates our Immersive Trail Therapy programs. His presence ensures that while you are doing the deep psychological work, your physical safety, technical progression and trail flow are being guided by one of the best in the business.
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