In Van's youth he was a PRO rider for MBS Mountainboards before ageing out of the sport. This previous life has given him the skills needed to organise events, excel at branding / promotions, and manage all the moving parts of a club and team management. With the help of the other MCC co-founders and its Events Team the club has grown from its first event with 20 attendees to over 100 at its last big event.