Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast BTK 009. Balancing Coaching Mechanics with Personal Connection in CrossFit | Gene Williams
In this episode of Behind the Knowledge, Pat Barber and Todd Occhiuto talk with Gene Williams, a Level 3 CrossFit Coach and CrossFit Seminar Staff member. Gene shares his journey from starting a gym in his garage to becoming a respected Coach, focusing on the balance between technical expertise and building personal connections with athletes. He also discusses the importance of staff development, his challenges, and his growth within CrossFit's seminar team.
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00:00 - Introduction
00:51 - Recent Coaching Wins at CrossFit Foundry
02:23 - Momentum and Energy in the Gym
03:46 - Shifting from Technical to People Skills
05:46 - Evolution of Coaching Philosophy
09:20 - Art Projects and Gym Design
10:04 - Wins Outside of Coaching
12:28 - Staff Development and Challenges
16:07 - Coaching Development Strategies at CrossFit Foundry
26:00 - Evolution of On-Ramp Programs
38:10 - Path to CrossFit Seminar Staff
44:23 - Motivation and Continuous Growth as a Coach