The Dirt Minions Coach Team
Tobi
Tobi
Tobi
"Mountain biking connects us to nature and the most beautiful parts of being alive - where we aren't thinking about the societal pressures of beauty and success. We feel beauty being sweaty, dirty, stinky, happy. exhilarated, and challenged. and when it's shared with friends all the beauty is multiplied."
Kashi
Tobi
Tobi
"I love riding bikes as a way to laugh with my friends, get out in nature. and not take things too seriously. Coaching the minions is a cool way to do all of these things while also stopping every 10 min for snacks."
Brad
Tobi
Brad
"I grew up riding mountain bikes in the 1990s and have been lucky enough to watch the evolution of the sport/lifestyle Being able to share this with the younger generation is something I m so thankful for. Its a beautiful community and I love it!"
Kyle
Tobi
Brad
"When you ride your bike, things get better 💯. For me, mountain biking and two wheels provides a therapeutic escape to the everyday life. The focus required to ride a bike combined with the connection to the outdoors, clears the mind and reduces stress. Add the smiles and laughter of your friends … the look on the faces of the Minions… it doesn’t get much better than that!"
Sarah
Uhllana
Sarah
"It's the shared moments of fun, resilience and discovery that make mountain biking so special. I love seeing the kids light up with the joy of riding trails, connecting with nature and surprising themselves with what they can do. I always leave with more than I came with."
Jim
Uhllana
Sarah
"Mountain biking embodies so many things. It's physical. It's Mental. It's adventure. It's just plain fun. Committing to the belief that you can overcome an obstacle on your bike, even if you don't really know you can until you try, translates to every aspect of productive living. Sharing that understanding with a horde of shrieking Dirt
"Mountain biking embodies so many things. It's physical. It's Mental. It's adventure. It's just plain fun. Committing to the belief that you can overcome an obstacle on your bike, even if you don't really know you can until you try, translates to every aspect of productive living. Sharing that understanding with a horde of shrieking Dirt Minions, is, in the inimitable words of my personal hero, Nacho Libre, 'THE BESSSSST'"
Irelyn
Uhllana
Uhllana
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Irelyn started as a Dirt Minions when she was 8 years old. As a high school Freshman she is now one of our Mentor Coaches. She LOVES mountain biking, and sharing the challenges and the joy she experienced for so many years with the young riders as they develop their skills and love for the sport.
Uhllana
Uhllana
Uhllana
"I like that the kids are enthusiastic about trying and learning new things. It's also cool to help with the future of our sport. As a young Dirt Minion, I made friends and learned new things, as a coach I'm glad to bring that experience to the younger Dirt Minions. My experience with The Dirt Minions has now taken me into MTB racing and I Love it!"
Alyssa
Denedra
Alyssa
"Growing up in the Pacific Northwest, the trails have always been one of my favorite places to be. What started as tagging along behind the older riders quickly turned into something special - our own “mini minions,” a crew where we celebrate the scrapes, the wins, and the courage it takes to try again.
My goal isn’t just to coach stronger
"Growing up in the Pacific Northwest, the trails have always been one of my favorite places to be. What started as tagging along behind the older riders quickly turned into something special - our own “mini minions,” a crew where we celebrate the scrapes, the wins, and the courage it takes to try again.
My goal isn’t just to coach stronger riders, but to help build resilient, confident kids - ones who aren’t afraid to challenge themselves, support their teammates, and get back up every time they fall. Riding alongside these kids and getting to know each of them has been incredibly rewarding."
Kailey
Denedra
Alyssa
"I grew up in a biking family and now riding is one of my favorite ways to connect with my own three kids. I see biking as a foundational sport. Biking is something kids can start young that builds balance, coordination and confidence while bringing them joy throughout their lives. I love coaching because I get to help kids discover what
"I grew up in a biking family and now riding is one of my favorite ways to connect with my own three kids. I see biking as a foundational sport. Biking is something kids can start young that builds balance, coordination and confidence while bringing them joy throughout their lives. I love coaching because I get to help kids discover what they’re capable of. My approach reflects how I’m raising my own kids: giving them room to explore, teaching them to approach risk with confidence, and helping them build the skills to trust themselves. Sharing the love of biking and watching our riders feel empowered is the very best part!"
Denedra
Denedra
Denedra
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Jeff
Denedra
Denedra
"I’ve always used time in the outdoors as a way to simplify life, turn off my brain, and just exist in the moment. I came back to mountain biking so that I could keep up with my daughter when she, on a bike, got faster than me running trails. We helped start an after school mountain biking club at her elementary school in the Pacific No
"I’ve always used time in the outdoors as a way to simplify life, turn off my brain, and just exist in the moment. I came back to mountain biking so that I could keep up with my daughter when she, on a bike, got faster than me running trails. We helped start an after school mountain biking club at her elementary school in the Pacific Northwest before we moved back to my home town of Ojai. I love being able to share the challenges of biking, as well as the payoffs, with new riders and watching kids progress into rippers brings me all the joy. "