A+ Coaching: Class Prep, Confidence and Client Connection
CrossFit trainers: How familiar is this scenario?
Tomorrow's workout has just been posted. It's a max deadlift followed by Diane, 21-15-9 reps of deadlifts and handstand push-ups. You know what to do; you've done that workout dozens of times. No need to prepare a lesson plan, right?
Wrong — according to Railroad CrossFit owner Shawn McQueen.
Here, Shawn joins Two-Brain Business mentor Josh Martin for a candid discussion about what separates the average coaches from the greats.
Links:
Railroad CrossFit
Drink O2
Beyond the Whiteboard
Gym Owners United
Timeline:
2:49 – The struggles of group-fitness coaching.
5:19 – Preparation is key.
8:25 – What happens when you don’t prepare.
13:30 – Why lesson planning is worth the time.
16:42 – Why every coach should make their own lesson plan.
18:55 – Failing to plan is planning to fail.
26:11 – Remember your why.
29:04 – Body language and feedback.
33:32 – Building rapport.