#PTonICE Podcast Episode 1960 - Build confidence with coaching: a recipe for success with fitness athletes
May 28, 2025
Mitch Babcock, Fitness Athlete division leader at ICE and co-owner of Health HQ and CrossFit Fenton, dives into the essential link between coaching and confidence in fitness. He shares insights on how coaching not only helps rehabilitate athletes but also enhances their sense of community and well-being. Babcock discusses the challenges newcomers face in CrossFit and emphasizes the importance of guiding athletes through injuries. He highlights the transformative impact of effective communication and personal connection between coaches and athletes, fostering growth and resilience.
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First Tough CrossFit Experience
- Mitch Babcock recounts his painful first experience with a tough CrossFit workout called Glenn that ended with 100 burpees.
- He vividly recalls struggling through the workout and learning personal limits in that challenging "pain cave" moment.
Prioritize Coaching Impact
- Mitch identifies primarily as a coach and runs CrossFit Fenton, coaching 10 to 15 classes weekly.
- He focuses on positively impacting many athletes' days through coaching rather than just seeing a few patients.
Coaching Builds Injury Confidence
- Being a coach provides Mitch with extensive experience of common musculoskeletal flare-ups, enabling better immediate threat response.
- This helps calm injured athletes and sets a confident recovery plan, contrasting with less-experienced coaches.