Formation Skydiving Coach the Coach Course with Christy Frikken
Learn to teach the basics of FS with Christy Frikken
Coach the Coach: Become the Instructor You Wish You Had
A real-world Formation Skydiving Coaching Course is perfect for skydivers who want to feel confident coaching newer flyers, leading group jumps, and explaining FS skills clearly and calmly—even when students are nervous, confused, or unpredictable.
“I had the rating… but still didn’t feel ready.”
Or maybe you don’t have the rating—but you do have the desire to teach, organize, and give back.
Coach the Coach was designed for flyers like you. Whether you’re a rated coach, an LO, or just a passionate FS flyer looking to lead better, this course gives you the structure, language, and confidence to coach others safely and effectively.
- Learn how to set meaningful goals for students—and track their progress
- Understand what to look for in the debrief—and how to explain it
- Get tools and strategies for briefings, debriefs, and jump design
- Think like a coach—not just a skilled flyer
Who This Is For
This course is for:
- New or aspiring coaches who want more than the rating provides
- Organizers who want to build safer, smoother jumps
- Experienced flyers who want to mentor new skydivers with structure and intention
- Anyone who’s said, “I know how to do it—but I don’t know how to explain it.”
“This should be part of the USPA coaching course—it fills the gaps that course doesn’t cover.” —Dave Schrager, Chief Perris Load Organizer
What You’ll Learn
- How to guide students through real learning—not just instructions
- How to brief, debrief, and break down video like a coach
- What to say (and what not to say) to keep your student on track
- How to lead jumps that are simple, safe, and skill-focused
Course Format & Schedule
🖥 Online Track
- Dates: Nov 11 – Dec 30, 2025 (Wednesdays, 5–6 PM PT)
- Five 1-hour live Zoom sessions
- 2–3 hrs/week of homework with video assignments
- Direct written and video feedback from Christy Frikken via Google Classroom
- Recorded sessions available on-demand
🪂 In-Person Track
- Prep: Self-paced online materials available Nov 11 – Jan 1
- Workshop: Jan 1–2, 2026 (9 AM–5 PM PT) at Skydive Perris
- Live classroom work, debriefs & hands-on drills led by Christy
“The goal-setting framework really stuck with me. It made my coaching way more effective.” —Tim Logue, Elsinore Load Organizer
✈️ Practical Jump Clinic
- Dates: Jan 3–4, 2026 (8 AM–4 PM PT) at Skydive Perris
- Open only to Online or In-Person participants with a current USPA Coach rating
- Coach live students at your own pace—jump tickets sold separately at regular rates
- Christy observes on-site and provides structured in-air feedback
What You Get
- Full textbook written by Christy Frikken
- Videos of Christy’s real coaching process
- Jump plans and student checklists
- Feedback on your delivery and coaching approach
“I still go back to the course materials when prepping a jump..” —Kyle H
Requirements
- USPA C License or equivalent
- 100+ FS skydives
A USPA Coach rating is highly recommended to take this course but is not required for the classroom portion. It is required for the practical weekend.
Enrollment opens September 15, 2025. Get on the list to get first access + bonus guide.
FAQs
I don’t have a coach rating—can I still take the course?
Yes, you can take the classroom portion. The course teaches you how to coach formation skydiving safely and effectively, but the USPA Coach rating covers additional safety, landing, and gear material.
What if I’m not sure I’m ready to coach?
That’s exactly what this course is for: to teach you what to coach, how to coach it, and build your confidence. If you are still not feeling confident, reach out at christy@furycoaching.com to discuss your options.
Do I have to come to Perris for the practical?
Yes, the Practical Jump Clinic is on-site at Skydive Perris. A coach rating is required for the practical.
What happens if I miss a session?
All sessions are recorded. Missing one is fine with a makeup plan; missing more than one may require deferring to the next cohort.
Will this make me a tunnel coach?
No—but tunnel flyers benefit from the coaching fundamentals, structured teaching, and clear language you’ll master here.
