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How To Get The Best From A Triathlon Coach

By Mark Burns


Regardless of whether you are a newcomer in triathlon or an all-time participant, getting a good coach is a great way of improving on your performance. The structure and responsibility that is brought about by training under a person are some of the main reasons why a triathlete will require a Triathlon Coach to achieve his or her goals. Depending on your reason, where to start from remains a challenge and below are some of the things to consider as you get a good trainer.

One must know why he or she needs a coach. It might look very simple but for the formality it is very important to state clearly why you need one. During the investigation there will obviously be many answers. Due to this it is very important to make a list with many reasons why you need one and this will obviously help you in acquiring him or her.

Your budget. Start your process of investigation with a monthly budget already in mind. As you continue with your search, you are likely to find out that you will need to modify your expectations on coaching service or your budget. The fee levied by a coach is based on his history of success and services. A trainer that has been highly successful and provides personalized services will demand higher fee than a new trainer will.

Actual coaching experience. A coach with a vast and proven record at successfully training other athletes has a larger knowledge base compared to one who has only trained a handful of people. You should be prepared to part a huge chunk of money to get the services of an experienced trainer. Bear in mind that no matter how successful your trainer may be, it will not translate that you have the right trainer.

Formal education of your trainer. There are many forms where formal education is applicable. Two common sources are college degree and coaching certification from national governing body. For coaches to meet standards of degree or certification, they are required to show their ability in developing athletes. Though it cannot be proved that a holder of certification or degree will make a good trainer, they are nevertheless capable of proving their minimum knowledge level.

The availability of the coach. Getting a trainer who will always be near you, especially during the training sessions will be a better one. He or she will be ready to offer many motivations and techniques that will help you to be in form. Getting this kind of a trainer will obviously require some a little higher amount than the one offering the services from far away.

Take time to contemplate on how much commitment in both time and resources you will be making towards your training and what you are hoping to get from it. Feel free to ask your trainer on how he is going to help you achieve your set goals. It matters less whether you are looking for a training plan or high-level service, just be assured that a coach is always there to help you achieve.

To add on to the service options of coaching relationship, there exist also the personality component, and this is very crucial to the success of an athlete. Be on the alert as you look for a suitable coach. You may want to consider some aspects of personality, philosophy or coaching style.




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