I would love to have a coach for some things as well. I've never really investigated if one is available here in Mayberry. But, many things I have tried to self improve upon, it's been through reading / research. And any tips I can pick up from other cyclists.

However, the part I struggle with is getting any further from what I can improve with reading.

Example: cornering...
Until I read in some cycling books I bought, I had no clue on what to do with my feet and weight distribution to corner. Simply reading some guy's coach's words to really "slam down!" that outside foot made me figure out a lot. But, while I do that... I wonder how can I not corner even faster than some other riders? Is is practice? Personality, cofidence? Being totally fearless of crashing? Or... is is my technique could use just the right tweak to make the difference? THOSE specific things I think would be beneficial from a coach in that example. (same w/rate of speed descending)

I would love to learn how to rotate in a paceline properly. This is where it's hard to find some other riders willing to take the risk of you crashing them as a newbie to learn. And taking the time away from their own riding to help you.

There are many books on interval training. I'm self driven and don't need the person pushing me. Some people do. And the coach can be great for that if you need that.

Just some thoughts.