GSMXS Student Testimonials
Since 1985 The Gary Semics Motocross School (GSMXS) is proud to have assisted over 500,000 riders in their efforts to “become a better rider”.
Some of our students have gone on to become leaders in the sport of Motocross with 26 AMA Pro Motocross and Supercross Titles among them, others have simply learned how to improve their riding skills and overall enjoyment of Motocross in ways only a professional coach and trainer could provide.
Here are what a few of our students had to say about the benefits of training with The Gary Semics Motocross School, DVDs and Streaming Motocross Technique Videos.
If you’d like to share your experience training with The Gary Semics Motocross Schools and/or videos, please click below and tell us about your experience – We look forward to hearing from you!
Our Student Testimonials
Gary: thanks for your personal help throughout my career. Your methods and strategies made my practice and training time much more effective. – Jeremy McGrath One of the biggest turning points in Jeremy’s improvement as an intermediate was The Gary Semics MX School. Jack McGrath
― Jeremy McGrath
Gary Semics has been a real inspiration in my life since I was 10 years old. He has helped me physically and mentally to prepare for motocross. Gary: We can not even begin to express in words how much we appreciate all your help you gave our son. Marcy and Tim Jesseman
― Branden Jesseman
When I started using Gary’s training programs – I won four 125 Nationals in a row and the title!
― Steve Lamson
I’ve used Gary’s training methods and programs since I first started working with him back in 1996. Since then I have tried some different personal trainers and have always returned to Gary’s programs because I’ve always felt the strongest when I was using them. I’ve hired Gary as my personal trainer again this year[…]
― Ezra Lusk
I was struggling with arm pump, nutrition, proper foot positioning and over training in the gym. Gary Semics was able to tweak my techniques / programs on and off the bike helping me reach my goal of finishing on the podium without becoming exhausted. Amateur Yamaha Team Rider Brock Papi At all levels in[…]
― Brock Papi
I’m very excited about training with Gary, I think his training and workout programs have a great deal to offer. When I first met Gary he pointed out the simplest things about my bike set up, once we made those changes there was a huge difference in my riding. He also has helped me[…]
― Ryan Villopoto
I was really having troubles with my starts during the 05 season so I had a private lesson with Gary. Just the few hours I spent with Gary made a huge improvement in my starting abilities. During the remaining Nationals I won 6 Motos and 2 overalls. – Brock Hepler – Factory Suzuki
― Brock Hepler
I have never worked with someone who has as much knowledge about motocross and diet as Gary has. He has a great way of explaining everything and helping you apply it to your program. He is by far the best trainer I have ever worked with and I would highly recommend Gary Semics to[…]
― Josh Woods
I highly recommend using Gary Semics. I’ve learned how to focus and how to become a successful rider. Any team with Gary as coach will definitely have an advantage. – Brock Sellards
― Brock Sellards
Hey Gary, Just want to let you know that before I attended your class, i would barely break the top 10 in the Expert class. This weekend i raced Silver Springs MX and placed a perfect 1st Overall in the 450 Expert class against guys who normally whoop my ass. Feels so great to[…]
― Mike Metz
It was my first time working with Gary and he found some things I was doing wrong right away. He made suggestions that I’ve been working on and have found improvement already!! I’ll be back thanks for your time and advice. Michael Hand #303
― Michael Hand
I began Gary’s training and diet program the end of May of 2007 when I weighed 180Lbs. My body fat was 28.7% and my endurance was pretty poor. I would fade out in a moto after 4 or 5 laps and come off the track very tired and worn out. The second motos were[…]
― Austin Harvey
I went from 250 lbs down to 160 lbs with the help of the Gary Semics MX Conditioning DVD. I can really tell a big difference with how I feel on the bike. Not only do I not tire out, but the bike handles and performs better with me having the strength to ride[…]
― Josh Thompson
EJ, (Eric Johnson): You should see the AMAZING collection of photos of Gary I got from Dick Miller. This could be a visually stunning feature. And make sure you ask Gary about holeshots — I still say he was the best ever. – DC, Davey Combs – Racer X Magazine
― Davey Combs
There is no wonder that Gary has piled up such an extensive list of accomplishments throughout his racing career and teaching racers. From bike setup, technique training, fitness or diet, you will be hard pressed to find anyone with more knowledge than Gary Semics. Through the private lessons with Gary I have learned so[…]
― Tyler Floyd
Nathan and I just wanted to send you an email expressing what a great time that we had at your school this last weekend. We had never been to a school for motocross so we weren’t sure what to expect. It was much more than what we had expected. When people were asking him[…]
― Troy & Nate DeShone
Gary and Cindy: I want to thank you for the great time my son and I had and the great lessons on motocross technique you taught. We hit the practice track Sunday right after school and worked on the cornering techniques and controls and what a difference I can feel in my ability, confidence,[…]
― Jamie & Corey Byron
Dear Gary: I want to first off thank you for giving riders like myself the opportunity to read your free tech tips. They have helped me so much as a rider as well as a human being. I love reading your tips and i think you should continue to write them. I am 15[…]
― Mark Grossman
Hello David, Gary and All : I just wanted to write and thank you all for the lesson on Friday. I do believe I learned a lot and with much, much practice I’ll be a better and faster rider. I do appreciate David spending time and having the patience to watch a beginner (me)[…]
― Stephen Pintea
Hey Gary Semics: I attended your school in April (19th and 20th I think) and my dad and I plan on attending GSMXS again in April. Your motocross school really helped me improve and I’m really going faster in the corners thanks to you. Thanks, – Jeff Seidenberg #934 PS – I saw you[…]
― Jeff Seidenberg
Dear Gary, I just wanted to thank you for hiring all those instructors because not all of us can come to california. My instructor was “Ike”, he really helped me with controlling the bike better.He also helped me in the corners and on the jumps. After I came back from the school I practiced[…]
― Brett Herring
My name is Chad Brizendine and I wanted to thank you for what you have taught me in mx! I started off as so-so rider and would often crash hard in races and as a result not finish. When I went to your school, I wasn’t faster right away, but as months went on,[…]
― Chad Brizendine
Dear Mr. Semics, I would like to thank you for the outstanding instruction you gave my son during the recent May 5th and 6th group class. Your verbal instruction followed by your professional riding skills was perfect for PJ. At the conclusion of the class he was able to put his newly learned skills[…]
― Paul Heilig Sr & PJ Heilig
Gary & Cindy, I wanted to let you know how very, very pleased Evan (#106) and I were with the school the past two days, 4/25 & 4/26. The whole experience was exceptional. From my perspective as a parent, everything was handled with such professionalism. The reservation process, the instructions and information that was[…]
― Darrell & Evan
Gary: Just wanted to pass along a “thank you” for your products. I am a 40+ rider now after 26 years away from the sport and purchased your complete catalog to get the much needed information to refresh my mind and I must say that all of the instructional materials have helped considerably! Thanks[…]
― Chad Miller
this is Jared McConnaughey I went to the last class in 2009 and I just wanted to tell you how much it helped me with my weekly training. Since taking your class I have done a lot of work and have recently bumped up to b class. Your class gave me not only the[…]
― Jared McConnaughey
Gary you rock! I bought your online version of how to win starts. I spent a lot of time practicing the techniques you demonstrated in this video and several others I bought from you and it paid off. I had my first race a couple of weeks ago. I ended up with two holeshots[…]
― Eric1231
Subject: Re: Gary Semics’ Motocross Body Positions and Movements DVD Greetings Gary and Staff: I just watched for the first time, DVD No. 1 in the new Volume 3 series of training material designed for beginners and vet riders. What stands out with the product, is that its a true tutorial presented in a[…]
― Bill
Hey Gary: Just wanted to say love your new training videos. The way you teach riders how to learn, practice new skills, worth every cent. You are the MAN Semics! Wish I watched these years ago. – Thanks Jeff Warrack
― Jeff Warrick
Just wanted to let you know I got the DVD a couple of weeks ago, thank you again. I just wanted to add these videos are great. I am a 30 year old beginner and I was pretty much doing everything wrong, now it makes sense. I will be buying more from you guys[…]
― Kevin
Gary, How soon until release (VO3 DVD #7 – Motocross Seat Bouncing and Launching Techniques)? I am progressing right with your videos and this is the next one I need. Your videos have changed my whole learning process. I went from spending months at the track trying to learn a technique to watching your[…]
― Antonio Dias
Remember the guy bought the DVD’s from 2 months back? Anyway he asked me to thank you because this morning there was an open practice at the national track and he is clicking 8 seconds faster than his previous record and he is saying that he “never realized those drills really worked until he[…]
― Basel Shuhaiber
Gary, my son Jake (15) and I really enjoy your videos. We have all of volume 3 and are looking forward to the next video. I am amazed how fast Jake has improved just by watching your videos and practicing the techniques. Jake moved up to a 250 last April and is usually one[…]
― Ward LeRoy
Hi Cindy! I’m a new user of the Gary Semics motocross training DVD series which I stumbled on one day while searching the internet for training aids. As a 41 year old brand new rider with a 7 year old who loves to ride as much as I do . . . well, suffice[…]
― Jim Shafor
I took one of Gary’s two day classes in Ohio 10-12 years ago when I was struggling in the C class. Prior to the class I had invested in all the hop up parts and suspension work I could afford and none of it made one shit bit of difference. Oh when I did[…]
― Motophile365
My oh my what great memories I have hammering out countless hours of Semics drills. My dad was a tight ass & never sent me to his school, even thou we aren’t even 2 hours from his location. I myself was a beginner motocrosser that had only 3 harescramble races under my belt and[…]
― Weiserguy
Gary: I totally respect you as a Championship competitor and an Instructor of the best of the best. I believe you are helping people enjoy the sport much more and reduce their chances of injury through better riding techniques. Before I used your Manual I was a middle of the pack rider. Then in[…]
― Robin Hannah
Gary: Just wanted to say thank you for your in depth DVD’s , with your knowledge and training techniques of the sport of riding you have taught me a lot, and from that it has helped my 6 year old become a really technical rider. Started your dvds when he was 5 and man,[…]
― Jacob Cleveland
Gary, I’ve got most of your DVD’s and they’ve helped me a lot. But, your DVD MX Cornering Speed Beyond the Basics made a huge improvement for me. I watched it dozens of times and picked up a lot of things. It’s easily cut my lap times a few seconds a lap. Made a[…]
― j368 from Thumper Talk
Your videos are amazing. I love the clear and concise method you convey difficult concepts in an easy to understand manner. I switched from racing ATVA quad mx before going to A class in that discipline. Decided to take it to 2 wheels. Been on them 4.5-5 years, and some times before that. However[…]
― Luke Baldridge
Hi Gary, I just wanted to drop you a note, I purchased your DVD set 1-8, a few months ago and have watched all of them a few times and continue to do so. I just purchased your book manual so I can take it to the track. I started ridding when I was[…]
― Jeff
Mr. Semics, I have been watching your DVD’s since I purchased the everything pack and I am very excited to get back on the track and start applying all I have learned form your material, so glad I didn’t get back into it before watching your DVD’s because I would have fell back into[…]
― Matt Altobelli
Gary, just got a chance to watch your new video “Motocross Skills for Vets”. Great video, very informative, easy to follow. I love how you broke down the different areas. Can’t wait to get out there and practice those techniques. Thanks, – Norm
― Norm
I always enjoy your videos and wish I was closer to attend one of your summer group classes. I feel this is one of your most informative videos. You have most of your key techniques included in a pretty compact amount of time. I think it is very applicable to everyone, not just Vet[…]
― Ken Doeg
have several of Gary’s videos and I can say that they are absolutely worth every penny! I’ve bought and watched a lot of other videos and they don’t even come close to GSMX! Gary has a way of describing techniques others can’t. Thanks Gary! – John Helmsley from FB.
― John Helmsley
Hi Gary, My name is Reda Amiri I’m 50 years old from United Arab Emirates, I wanted to thank you very very much for your help with your knowledge and the incredible training techniques and strategy , It had helped me a lot and I became a respectable rider among my local riders. I[…]
― Reda Amiri
Hi Gary, It’s been around 1 year since I received your training videos 1-8 and it was the best decision that I ever made, and well worth the money spent. I like to spend money on my bike to make it better, but the bike is an extension of the rider, so it makes[…]
― Jeff Swanson
Hi Gary I have enjoyed and have learned so much from your videos. I purchased a few series but I recently purchased the vet videos and I love them. Well done! – Roy
― Roy
Just wanted to say im a big fan. I’ve never had any actual coaching in the sport, but i have watched all your dvds countless times. This year i achieved 11th overall in the Australian Supercross Championship SX1 class as a privateer racer. And largely i attribute that to your dvds insights. Thanks very[…]
― Thomas Hill
Thank You Gary, I bought one of the a value packs. I ride a lot and practice using your video’s (huge improvement) now I can watch them anywhere!!! Thanks again & keep up the great work. – Patrick Lovell
― Patrick Lovell
Afternoon sir. I just wanted to take a moment to thank you. I’ve been fallowing you on Facebook now for close to a year. I ride bikes and quads and your instructional videos have really helped me progress. Especially in jumping and cornering. I’ve developed my own way of converting my dirtbike skills to[…]
― Dus West
Gary, Just wanted to say thanks again for the tips at your class last weekend. Helped me get the overall win this weekend at the South of the Border AQ. Regards, – Cory Crumley
― Cory Crumley