Answer: Parents should ask the coach or mentor how they plan to instruct the rider, both on and off the bike. Are they teaching body position and control before they ever talk about speed? Teaching how to be smooth and how to respect the machine? Look for Coaches with morals and ethics, winning is when you beat everyone fair and square with dedication and heart. They should be flexible because not everyone wants to be world champion, and honest with both rider and parents. In other words, they should have some background in competition, they should have a plan (this may also involve nutrition and fitness training) and a clear safety protocol.