The previous 2 days of the International 4-Wheel Drive Trainers Association (I4WDTA), Training for Certification (TFC) had been nothing short of a whirlwind. The periods of classroom instruction covered dozens of topics at a breakneck pace, and the practical portion had pushed all of the candidates far outside of their comfort zone. Needless to say, everyone was ready for the … [Read more...]
I4WDTA – TFC Day 2
Day 2 started on a rainy and damp morning, but there was nothing but energy in the air. The candidates had their feet put to the fire on Day 1 and expectations for their performance had been set. Yet while all of the candidates had a clear understanding of what it would take to succeed during the Training for Certification (TFC), the instructors had a few more curveballs … [Read more...]
I4WDTA – TFC Day 1
“Check your ego at the door.” At 6 AM I woke up bleary eyed and exhausted, although much to my surprise all of the staff and candidates had already packed up and were down at the community center. Quickly, I was reminded that this wasn’t some bush league event, so I grabbed my gear and hauled it down the road to make the 7AM start time. When I walked into the … [Read more...]
