Risk Management Magazine

Some behaviors bring pride to themselves and the unit, others disgrace. Reckless driving — arguably the greatest threat to our formations today — should be no different. So why are we failing to influence our Soldiers' driving habits? The answer is simple: we haven’t really tried.

Looking back, I realize there were steps we should have taken to prevent or mitigate these injuries. For example, we could have done more to prepare our players for the demands of sprinting and quick changes in direction. This could have included incorporating more agility drills and plyometric exercises into our practices to improve our players' speed, power and flexibility.

After nearly two decades of riding, my confidence level when operating a motorcycle is quite high. Having experience in varied conditions — from clear and sunny, rainy and overcast, hot and muggy, cold and snowy, and the bliss that is 68 degrees and light clouds — I just love the time spent in the saddle.