JUDYJ 0 #1 April 10, 2006 That's what Jay Stokes kept saying ...over and over during the recently completed coach course at Perris, CA. And now that I have passed said course.. I am saying the same thing.I took the course so that I can give sound advice to those who ask. What I got out of 3 days of learning and listening was that I can fly... and I can help direct others on their path in skydiving. I am working towards the AFFIAC in November at Perris as well. I was very nervous about whether I had what it takes to teach. After being with Jay, it's not about my anxiety but about learning. I am still a bit nervous; figure I will be for awhile until I do this more. I couldn't sleep last night with so many thoughts tossing and turning me. I could envision the differect scenarios of being with students in the air. And the little voice inside was delightfully screaming, "You're a coach!" Any suggestions about being ready for the AFFIAC are welcome!! IF you are going to be Stupid - you better be tough! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WILDBILLAQR 0 #2 April 10, 2006 I assume Jay had his "Easy" button w/him?---------------------------------------------- "Thats not smoke, thats BUCKEYE!!" AQR#3,CWR#49 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JUDYJ 0 #3 April 10, 2006 He sure did! IF you are going to be Stupid - you better be tough! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 3 #4 April 13, 2006 Any suggestions about being ready for the AFFIAC are welcome!! Quote Remember to believe in yourself, the rest will come. My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tdsnyr99 0 #5 April 13, 2006 As for the AFFIRC, be prepared. Do as many practice jumps with an evaluator as you can so you're ready when "Yoda" comes back. Knowone ever fails his course due to ground preps so focus on your air skills. I took the course with him back in 04 and aced the course due to being prepared. I did a lot of practice jumps prior to his arrival so I was able to pass in 3 eval jumps. "The AFFIRC is so easy I can't believe everyone doesn't have the rating". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JUDYJ 0 #6 April 15, 2006 "The AFFIRC (change to COACH) is so easy I can't believe everyone doesn't have the rating". Yes I heard this alot as well.. I am going to do 150 jumps between now and Nov..focusing on this one thing... thanks IF you are going to be Stupid - you better be tough! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NelKel 0 #7 April 15, 2006 Hay, what does AFFIRC/ AFF/ACI stand for? AFF advanced Instructor course?_________________________________________ Someone dies, someone says how stupid, someone says it was avoidable, someone says how to avoid it, someone calls them an idiot, someone proposes rule chan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spoolfool2 0 #8 April 17, 2006 Congratulations, PRO. Yea, I still can't get the grin off my face either. It was nice being in the class with you, Charley, and Elsa. Also, wanted to say thanks for the help and encouragement. In the almost six years of this sport, I've met some really great people. But never have I met a more professional, knowledgeable, giving, and talented person than Jay Stokes. ThanksBlue skys Mike Barnard (AKA Coach Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JUDYJ 0 #9 April 17, 2006 Pretty cool uh?? I'm sorry I couldn't stay longer but I sure did enjoy the class as well. Jay rocks~~~ So?? see you on the 29th??? IF you are going to be Stupid - you better be tough! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites spoolfool2 0 #10 April 18, 2006 29th? Air Trash? Sounds fun. I should be able to go. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JUDYJ 0 #11 April 18, 2006 cool~~~ trouble has a new name~~~~~ you teach me the darkside..I'll show you the force! IF you are going to be Stupid - you better be tough! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites spoolfool2 0 #12 April 19, 2006 Re: You teach me the darkside. I'll show you the force! Sounds fun. Then can we skydive? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
JUDYJ 0 #9 April 17, 2006 Pretty cool uh?? I'm sorry I couldn't stay longer but I sure did enjoy the class as well. Jay rocks~~~ So?? see you on the 29th??? IF you are going to be Stupid - you better be tough! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spoolfool2 0 #10 April 18, 2006 29th? Air Trash? Sounds fun. I should be able to go. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JUDYJ 0 #11 April 18, 2006 cool~~~ trouble has a new name~~~~~ you teach me the darkside..I'll show you the force! IF you are going to be Stupid - you better be tough! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spoolfool2 0 #12 April 19, 2006 Re: You teach me the darkside. I'll show you the force! Sounds fun. Then can we skydive? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
