MotoCoach Elite Racing has used one of the biggest weekends on the Australian motocross calendar to launch a powerful new partnership with Gotcha4Life, putting youth mental health firmly on the start gate.
The partnership was launched on Sunday at Round 5 of the Australian ProMX Championship at Appin, during Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month.
“Motocross builds tough riders, but this should not be at the expense of their mental health,” said team manager Leigh Gainfort.
Founded only six months ago, MotoCoach Elite Racing has quickly emerged as one of the most exciting new privateer teams in Australian motocross, built on integrity, authenticity and strong support for riders and families.
“This community partnership with Gotcha4Life is about changing the conversation early,” Gainfort said.
“We want to give young riders the tools to build mental fitness, speak up, stay connected and perform on the track from a place of confidence.”
The team’s mission is to create a ripple effect beyond racing, supporting education programs that help young people understand their emotions, ask for help and build resilience before crisis hits.
Gotcha4Life founder Gus Worland said the organisation was thrilled to join forces with the team.
“We are absolutely stoked to partner with MotoCoach Elite Racing to raise funds and awareness for youth mental health, right here in the heart of Australian motocross and supercross,” Worland said.
“This is exactly the kind of partnership that can make a real difference for the community.”
On the track, MotoCoach Elite Racing is already making its mark, with Australian number two Nathan Crawford joining the professional lineup and claiming second overall in MX1 at Round 4 in Toowoomba.
Rhys Budd also impressed at Toowoomba and currently leads both MX1 and MX2 in the NSW State Titles.
But at Appin, success was measured in more than podiums.
“If we want to build better athletes, we have to build stronger people first,” Gainfort said.
With youth mental health challenges remaining a national concern, the team hopes the partnership will help young riders, especially young men, feel more confident to speak up, stay connected and lean on their village.
