TrainingPeaks CoachCast Season 6 Ep 12 — Gale Bernhardt — From Math Teacher to Olympic Coach
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Oct 2, 2024 Gale Bernhardt, a veteran endurance coach with over 35 years of experience, shares her journey from a mechanical engineer to guiding Olympians. She discusses the importance of continual learning and setting long-term goals, as well as the unique challenges in coaching across different cultures. Gale emphasizes the irreplaceable human touch in coaching despite the rise of AI, and she offers invaluable advice for aspiring coaches on balancing technology with personal connections to athletes.
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From Mechanical Engineer to Triathlon Coach
- Gale Bernhardt's journey to coaching began unexpectedly.
- A high school counselor suggested engineering, leading her to a mechanical engineering degree and a job at Kodak.
Hire a Coach to Become a Coach
- Aspiring coaches can gain valuable experience by hiring their own coach.
- Learning from someone with different experience can accelerate coaching development.
Long-Term Goal Setting for Coaches
- Set long-term coaching goals, similar to how you set athletic goals for your athletes.
- This clarifies which opportunities to pursue as you gain experience.