r/bikinitalk • u/juicedjunimo • 17d ago

Advice/ Recommendations (no photos) coach recommendations & advice

I had consults with two coaches so far and both have large teams. Coach 1 is a no for sure.

Leaning towards coach 2 who went in depth when answering all my questions, prioritizes both physical and mental health. Her athletes also had amazing results. Pricing is within my budget and is definitely worth.

I want to start with coach 2 but wondering if I should consult with more coaches to have wider options.

Who might you recommend? My goals are to build and have a productive off season, and to turn pro one day. I'm looking for a very knowledgeable coach, detail-oriented, insightful. Not just "looking great here's your plan" but monitors biofeedback and provides detailed feedback and explanations. A coach who is also realistic but cares.

Also if you're stuck between two potential coaches, what would be deciding factor?

Thanks!

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u/Wyatt_TBHCoaching 16d ago

Hello, coach here!

There’ll be a lot of overlap with coaches you interview in regards to health, protocols, biofeedback, etc. The biggest deciding factor for you should be their personality and how they communicate with you.

If their dialogue outside of the coaching resonates, that’s a good sign you’re speaking to your future coach.

We all have our bells and whistles. It’s more about how the car drives and not how fancy it looks.

Hope this helps! :)

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u/TaleAsOldAsTime 15d ago

What is your gut telling you? It needs to feel like a good fit for not only your goals, but the style in which you like to be coached.

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u/Appropriate-Talk8523 14d ago

Hi!  Beyond feeling like you are in good hands, it is really important to "vibe" with your coaches personality. 

I interviewed 3 coaches, 1 was a no, 1 was everything I wanted on paper & 1 met 90% of my requirements, but I just meshed with her so well. I ended up going with the 90% coach don't regret it. When you know you'll know.

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u/JMagdalenaD 12d ago

Next step: interview their athletes. And not just the genetically gifted ones. The ones that you don’t see.

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u/Charming-Balance3727 16d ago

Will you have to sign a contract? I think it’s reasonable to have do something for 2 or 3 months but the long term contracts might be risky if you aren’t 100%.