I dont feel it my place to state names. I know Brandon (-Tex) feels the same way. That said, the listing of last year’s accomplishments “should” be up there. That was one of MANY web site update things that didn’t get taken care of while in the throws of “the funk” (depression) this past winter. Still dealing with residual proactivity/assertiveness issues in that department and getting closer to kicking them.
This thread was not so much for me as it was a rhetorical question for others to chime in upon. So view my comments as global not acute.
Personally, the limitation (problem) with USAT’s LI clinic is not the clinic itself, but those who are admitted. The barrier to entry to get a USAT cert is you have to have a pulse and a few hundred bucks. I got to see it from the other side this year as I spoke at a clinic. Many of those in attendance were what I would qualify as capable, but there were some who were in there because the gym the are the ticket puncher for paid for it. I recommended a higher entry requirement and a more robust training in LI. I was informed that changes were in the works. Similarly, in my LI clinic, there were ‘coaches’ who’d never done or seen a triathlon. You can’t teach power training to that level of student. In my LII clinic, it was MUCH improved and a valid and viable training
I do think it’s worth it, based on the increased network you can establish, the opportunity to have USAT resources within reach, and because it’s generally of value to the consumer.
I’ve been thinking about doing some coaching - not necessarily in triathlon, but eventually in tri’s. I don’t have the pedigree of podium finishes but maybe someday.
Anyway - is coaching something that you can live off of, or is it more of a side gig type thing? Or maybe start out as a side gig and build up a client base, then someday go full time, open a gym/training center etc?
USAT has value only as an insurance agency for races where other insurance is not available. If State Farm or Allstate certified a coach, what would that be worth?
On multiple occasions i’ve been pointed to Philadelphia Insurance to underwrite coaching endeavours. Given the half dozen positive responses i’ve heard about them i’d be inclined to go with them.
Better than being TOLD how to coach (which is what i feel the L1 does) learn the back ground HOWs and WHYs and then you can apply to any situation. How’s and why’s are the ex-phys science behind the training equation and learning the workouts that allow for those executions to happen.
Anyway - is coaching something that you can live off of, or is it more of a side gig type thing?
** I live pretty simple, and also wear a lot of hats so pull income from various sources. So depending on how you live it can be all you need or just something else. I do it because i enjoy it. I have a crew right now that i REALLY enjoy working with and getting emails from them gets me stoked. **