What Makes a Great Coach?
Whichever coach you decide to employ here are several attributes that I believe are crucial to a great coach:
- Has a solid background in exercise science/kinesiology/exercise physiology and can apply this knowledge to create data driven, scientifically based training plans.
- Has knowledge of current technological advances in the sport and how to best use technology to improve performance.
- Has the ability to artfully blend exercise science, training/performance data, and human variability into a flexible and dynamic training plan for long term athletic success.
- Can communicate the what, why, when, and where to maximize motivation and personal ownership.
- Makes a personal investment in their athletes and cares about their success and fulfillment in life.
Coaching Options
Many coaches offer a stratified level of service based off of different levels of personal contact, training plan edits etc. I’ve chosen not to offer different levels of coaching service for one main reason. I love coaching and helping athletes meet their goals. I want to be “in the trenches” helping you as much as you need. This level of coaching is the most professionally fulfilling to me and what I believe to be the best value to you as an athlete. If you see yourself desiring a different level of coaching than what I offer I am more than willing to point you in the direction of several different coaches than might be able to meet your needs.
Option 1: Annual Training Plan Outline: $175 One Time Fee
In short we’re looking at establishing your training zones and coming up with a periodized training sketch of an entire season of training. This option is really a one-time consultation. We establish your biggest target A races of the year and come up with a structured outline of training for you to follow the remainder of the year.
Option 2: Full-Service Coaching: $200/month, Under 23 $170/month
Comprehensive goals, objectives, and training zones are established. Annual training plan is built based off of your biggest season goals and targets. Weekly workouts are custom tailored to your exact needs and training time availability, work schedule etc. All workouts are delivered through a premium Training Peaks subscription which is included in the monthly coaching price. As a coach I examine your completed workouts/races on a daily basis and make changes/modifications to your training plan as needed. You have unlimited email, phone, text support from me. In short, you’re making an investment in me as a coach and in turn you’re getting me and my coaching expertise full time.
If you have any further questions please feel free to visit the contact link or to give me a call.
