Some Key Points In Coach/ Athlete Relationships

1. Identify what you are looking for in a coach. Alignment of expectations.

2. Identify the current circumstances (work, family, social life and any other commitments )

3. Perception of strengths and limitations.

4. What motivates, what brings them down.

5. Logistics of environment (how does the environment support goals )

6. Training history (injuries, illnesses, past programming and racing)

7. Experience level, past results, testing.

8. What does life look like (write out entire schedule, figuring out if reality matches perception).

9. Use Outlined progressive scheduling. - Clear planning.

10. Report feedback

11. Communication

12. Identifying patterns that are limiters or causing breakdowns .

13. Create sessions that create real successes to boost confidence.

14. Create environments that put them outside their comfort zone to create windows that open them up to something new.

15. Introduction to peers that are one step up from their ability to enhance their performance and learn from.

16. Identify weaknesses- mental, physical, nutritional, recovery.

17. Empower people make choices that continue to fuel their passion

18. Accelerate learning by building a community of liked minded people, If you're responsible for a team.