Want to Level Up? A Coach Might Be the Key.

Maximise Your Potential and Performance.

How important has it been for you to have a coach, and do you see more elite CrossFitters getting coaches in the near future?

“For me, having a coach has been an amazing experience”. It takes away all of the thinking, I am almost robotic and will do whatever he sends me. I think it’s crucial to have a coach, and I think you have already seen most top athletes start working with coaches. Those who don’t will eventually make the transition. In every other sport there’s a coach, and as CrossFit grows I think it will follow the same pattern.”

I 100% agree with the above statement from this CrossFit Athlete. I had a coach for many years, around 20 years to be exact, before I became a coach myself.

One of my athletes said exactly what this Cross-fitter said. He is a smart guy, a PE teacher and an Olympic athlete. There was very little he didn’t know about sprint training but he loved that fact he could turn up to the track and not have to think about what he had to do after a long day at work.

There were times when I had to seek help from other coaches as well. Im a big believer in gravitating to people that have done it before. I wanted to fast track his Olympic lifting techniques and I didn’t have the time or the knowledge to learn all the intricate details. I have a solid background in strength and conditioning but had never been exposed to much Olympic Lifting. So I did what I always do. I reached out to a specialist coach that just happened to be the Australian Women’s Olympic Coach. He was 20 mins from our track and more than happy to help.

Paying for a coach can be a significant investment, but it's one that often yields returns far beyond its monetary cost. Why spend years of your valuable time struggling through trial and error, making avoidable mistakes, and potentially developing bad habits when you could accelerate your progress with expert guidance?

A skilled coach brings years of experience and knowledge to the table. They've likely seen hundreds of athletes at various stages of development and understand the most efficient paths to improvement. This wealth of experience can help you:

1. Avoiding common pitfalls that could set you back months or even years.

2. Learning proper techniques from and preventing the need to unlearn bad habits.

3. Personalised advice tailored to your specific needs and goals.

4. Motivation and accountable, increasing the likelihood of long-term success.

5. Gaining insights into nutrition, recovery, and mental preparation that complement your physical training.

A good coach can help you achieve your goals faster and safer than you will on your own. This efficiency not only saves you time but can prevent injuries that could sideline you for extended periods.

Investing in a coach is an investment in yourself. It's a way to fast-track your progress, maximise your potential, and make the most of every minute you spend training. When viewed through this lens, the cost of a coach isn't an expense—it's an investment in your future success and well-being.

Happy training

Rod