In 2019, I was lucky enough to attend Strong New York (a charity event/fitness conference with a plethora of the industry’s leading coaches). The amount of knowledge at this event was dense. One of the panel discussions was led by Joe DeFranco, Jay Ferruggia, Luka Hocevar, and Jordan Syatt. When it came time for questions, I asked “If you could go back earlier in your career and focus on just one skill or habit, …
2020 has brought some incredibly radical changes to the fitness industry. Clients are trying to get used to new routines, and coaches are trying to adjust to the world that is drastically changing around them. One aspect, whether virtual or in person, that has remained unchanged is the necessity of trust in a coach-to-client relationship. Cultivating professional trust between a coach and client is a …
Proactive coaching is about identifying and resolving your client’s issues before they become problems. Let’s look at two versions of a common online training scenario to highlight the difference between a reactive and proactive coach: Example #1: John is ready to dive into his online training. He’s performing a lunge variation, but something doesn’t feel right in his knee with a new exercise his coach …
As we all know, being a coach is such a rewarding career. It allows you to help people craft better versions of themselves. What’s better than that? In addition, you encounter a variety of people who challenge you to become a better version of yourself. Yet, no matter the situation, as coaches we’re responsible for maintaining boundaries with our clients. Some clients are angry, stressed, grieving, …
We can all agree that 2020 has been an interesting year to say the least. This time has affected all coaches whether you work in person or online with your clients. With the shutting down of gyms, businesses and reshaping what “normal” looks like, it will have massive implications to fitness trainers and coaches across the globe. It just may not be the change you are expecting. While it's not over, we are …
