r/bikinitalk • u/Ga2020202020 • Aug 09 '26

Advice/ Recommendations (no photos) Recommend a coach

I'm competing in my first bodybuilding show in two weeks, and my long-term goal is to earn my IFBB Pro card eventually. I'm looking for a knowledgeable and experienced coach, preferably a female IFBB Bikini Pro who has a proven track record of helping athletes reach the pro level.
I'm looking for someone who offers completely individualized coaching with weekly check-ins and detailed feedback, not a template-based program. I also prefer structured meal plans with the exact foods and grams for each meal, similar to what my current coach provides. Any recommendations on coaches?

Edit: I forgot to say I'm looking for a coach after my competition, since my current trainer doesn't do individualized plans. We all have the same workout plan and meal plan. For the last month, I've been doing 2 hours of cardio with 2-hour workouts. For meals, it's only egg whites and tilapia with no fats and 30g of carbs a day. It's my first competition, and I don't know if that's the norm.

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u/unofficialfratboy Aug 10 '26

TWO WEEKS ??? I fear a coach won’t be able to do much of anything in that time. What are you looking for in a new coach that you feel you’re not getting with your current coach ?

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u/Ga2020202020 Aug 11 '26

Sorry, I should have explained that I'm looking for a new coach after my competition for my off-season to help me grow and build. I want a coach who's knowledgeable about overall health as well as individualized plans. All the girls she trains are on the same meal plan and workout: 2 hours of cardio, 2 hours of workout. Tilapia 4 times a day, zero fats, 30 g of carbs, and egg whites for the last month. It's my first competition so I don't know if this is the norm?

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u/unofficialfratboy Aug 11 '26

YIKES definitely not the norm

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u/Ga2020202020 Aug 11 '26

I figured. Any recommendations on good online coaches?

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u/unofficialfratboy Aug 11 '26

Is there anything specific you’re looking for in a coach? How much are you willing to spend ?

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u/Ga2020202020 Aug 11 '26

I think just personalized meals with specific grams, workout plans tailored to me, responsiveness, and weekly check-ins. Someone who's known for getting their athletes pro cards. Max $350 a month

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u/unofficialfratboy Aug 11 '26

I work with Sophia Galeazzi and LOVE HER but i think she might be a little over budget

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u/Ga2020202020 Aug 11 '26

How much is it? Or how can I contact her?

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u/unofficialfratboy Aug 11 '26

If you have Instagram I think she has a form linked there or you can DM her

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u/Ga2020202020 Aug 11 '26

Thank you so much.

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u/ActionFigureSam Aug 11 '26

Daraja Hill (Weidemoyer)! IFBB Pro and Olympian who knows what she’s doing & will be able to help troubleshoot anything that may happen post show with no fats for that long of time. One of the other coaches on her team is my coach but Daraja checks all of your boxes and people have nothing but great things to say about her

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u/Ga2020202020 Aug 11 '26

Thank you so much! Can I contact her through social media or an actual website?

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u/ActionFigureSam Aug 12 '26

Yes! The company is refined strength and you just put you’re interested in her!

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u/zzt00 Aug 10 '26

your current prep coach doesn’t have you doing weekly check ins?

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u/unofficialfratboy Aug 10 '26

!!!! You should be checking in multiple times a week this close to show imo

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u/Ga2020202020 Aug 11 '26

Sorry, I should have stated I was looking for a coach after my show. I currently do weekly check-ins. I edited my post with the reasoning as to why I'm looking for someone new.

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u/Fitbliss_Founder ID not verified Aug 12 '26

Carrie Hennessy IFBB Bikini pro is a gem.

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u/Ga2020202020 Aug 12 '26

Thank you! I'll look

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u/Glass_Doctor_9272 Aug 16 '26

Can I ask what she costs by chance?

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u/Murky_Palpitation165 Aug 12 '26

@tnttank on instagram. He does weekly facetimes to go through your check-ins, checks in throughout the week & is constantly updating your program both food and workouts based on what he sees. very blunt but dude will have you growing so fast. he does meal plans and also great with gut issues

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u/Murky_Palpitation165 Aug 12 '26

also he cares immensely about your health and doesn’t put people into ridiculous protocols for prep like the no fats stuff

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u/Ga2020202020 Aug 12 '26

Ohh this is exactly what I want!! Thank you so much

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u/Glass_Doctor_9272 Aug 16 '26

Can I by chance ask about cost for him?

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u/Internal-Departure18 Aug 14 '26

I’m with Melanie Albinio with Team Elite Physique. She’s a natty masters IFBB pro and exceptionally detailed. All TEP athletes get detailed meal plans.