RiderCoaches

All RiderCoaches at Motorcycle Training Academy are seasoned riders and have been hand-selected for their experience, attitude, ability and dedication to excellence in training. Each RiderCoach has been certified by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation and the Colorado Motorcycle Operator's Safety Training program through an intensive process including 75+ hours of hands-on training. All RiderCoaches are regularly evaluated and also attend annual skill updates.

Click any RiderCoach to read their bio.

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  Kyle Davis
  Kyle Davis

  My name is Kyle Davis, originally from a small town in East Texas. I’ve been active duty Army for 18 years and in Colorado Springs since 2012. I enjoyed riding dirt bikes and Four-wheelers as a kid and as I got older it carried on to motorcycles. I ride a 2015 Harley Davidson Road Glide Custom. I have taken many MSF courses over the years and every time, I saw my confidence and skills grow. That’s when I decided to become a RiderCoach. I look forward to seeing you on the range!

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  Tony Galles
  Tony Galles

  Tony's love for motorcycling began at the age of 14 when he worked after school and weekends for a BMW and Yamaha dealer. A military career kept him away from bike ownership at times, but his passion for motorcycling has endured. Tony is a BMW GS rider and a former PPIHC competitor. He'’'s ridden extensively in Europe and South America and enjoys helping others advance their riding skills.

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  Michael Neal
  Michael Neal

  Michael has been riding off and on as a kid in the early 1980's. Diving into Flat Track and Ice Racing in 2006 winning Colorado Amateur State Championship in 2014. That is when he got his forst Harley Davidson Street Glide. That's his daily ride. Been touring across many State line. Decided to be a RiderCoach in 2022 and made that his full time gig.

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  Jeff Portwood
  Jeff Portwood

  Motorcycling has been a part of my life ever since I can remember holding on to the back of my Dad’s bike on the way to baseball practices. I earned my first dirt bike when I was eight years old and have been riding ever since. Hopefully that 1986 Honda XR80R is still making kids smile somewhere. Riding on the dirt or on the street is a passion that I love sharing with my family and friends. Also, being a rider coach allows me to share that passion and love with my students. I currently ride a Honda CBR929RR and a 1981 BMW R65 for my street fun. When playing in the dirt I take my KTM 250 EXC.

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  Seneca Smith
  Seneca Smith

  My passion for motorcycles began in 2014 when I bought my first, a 2002 HD Fatboy. I've been around motorcycles all my life. I've ridden a few, I have some experience with dirt bikes and quads. Once I got my knees in the breeze riding my Fatboy through the twist and turns of the Appalachian mountains, I was hooked. I'm Virginia born, Pennsylvania raised, and I've lived in Orlando, FL majority of my life. Now, It's been 18 years since I enlisted into the Army. Over these years, especially when I was a Drill Sergeant, a new passion for instructing and teaching took me over. Becoming a Ridercoach was a logical choice.. I'm still on active duty serving here in beautiful Colorado Springs. Still riding strong, I'm on my third Harley. You'll see me sporting a 2021 HD Street Glide Special these days. If our paths ever cross, you will understand my passion, I look forward to seeing you on the range. Ride on!

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  Harrison Sundgren
  Harrison Sundgren

  My name is Harrison Sundgren and I have worked for MTA since 2009. I started riding dirt bikes when my family moved to Colorado in 1995. I have been riding street bikes since 2003. I currently ride a BMW F650.

  My favorite part of riding is getting to experience the beautiful scenery of Colorado and getting to spend time with family and friends.

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  Kent Sundgren
  Kent Sundgren

  I have ridden motorcycles since I was about 12, started on a Honda 50 that I begged my dad to get for me. Since moving to Colorado Springs in late 1995, I've been involved with both off road and on road riding. I've had the good fortune of participating in the training of new motorcycle riders for 16 years and hope to continue for many more.