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.