Answer:  “Ask them how they teach body position and control before they ever talk about speed. Any idiot can tell a kid to ‘pin it’ and go fast, but that’s how kids get hurt. A real coach teaches you how to be smooth and how to respect the machine. If the guy teaching your kid doesn’t have a background in actual competition or a clear safety protocol, find someone else. You’re looking for a mentor, not just a fast guy with a stopwatch.”