Coaching, consider the process

3/26/2011

Mikey doing work as I 'Coach'

For those of you interested in training with us, training for yourself, to make you a better person, here are some guidelines to follow. They work for life in general. I stole this from Michael Rutherford, from Crossfit Kansas City, Coach Rut is the real deal. So much can be taken from these 10 key points, please consider them before making a decision that could change your life.

Coaching assessment

1. I am willing to make the coaching process an
investment in myself. I view it as a long-term
approach to creating changes in my life. I am
not looking for a quick fix.

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2. I am ready to do the work necessary to get me
where I want to be, and I will let the coach do
the coaching.

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3. I am willing to change any self-defeating
behaviors that are creating a barrier to my
success.

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4. I accept responsibility for my actions and will not
expect the coach to “fix” me, because I know
I’m the only one who can make it happen.

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5. I have adequate funds to pay for coaching
and will not regret the investment. I view
coaching as a worthwhile investment in me,
not an expense, and I will not allow finances to
be a barrier to coaching.

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6. I am willing and able to be completely truthful
with my coach, and I’m ready to hear the truth
from my coach even if it is uncomfortable at
first.

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7. Coaching is the appropriate process for the
changes I want to make.

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8. I am able to commit the time needed to make
and keep scheduled coaching sessions and to
do the fieldwork that my coach asks of me.

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9. I’m open to trying new things when my coach
asks me, even if they aren’t completely
comfortable or I’m not convinced they will
make a difference.

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10. This is the right time in my life for me to accept
coaching.

____________

Realize that life changes take an investment, not necessarily monetary, but mentally, physically, emotionally, etc. If you aren't willing to pay the price, don't waste your time. For those of you who want to make a serious change, invest in yourself and join our membership area. Enhance your training, and watch your strength grow. Contact me and get started today.

2 Comments

Erik

3/26/2011 05:23:57 am

Couldn't agree more with the 10 points.
Along those same lines, the following is my Strength Shop Testimonial.

I am true believer that getting stronger is a "process" and doesn't happen over night. Matt has been "coaching" me since August 2009. Since beginning my training with him I have made significant tangible gains in my strength. How do I know that? I have written everything down. It is important to be able to look back at your past performances and be able to see progress and/or a lack of progress. The programs Matt designs are not crazy off the wall stuff - although, it may seem as a such for a first timer at the Shop. They revolve around the basics - deadlift, squat, clean, press. These are the lifts that make your stronger, period. (Yeah we do other fun stuff like tire flips and sled drags - they revolve around the basics) When I first met Matt - still sitting on the crossfit fence - I told him I wanted workouts that would be a "kick in the dick". That was what I thought would make me stronger - workouts that constantly beat me up. Not the right answer. Matt changed my outlook on training and I am now the strongest I have been physically and mentally. I am looking forward to continuing this process with Matt as long as possible.
Thanks Matt!

Matt link

3/26/2011 07:07:27 am

Erik,
excellent, thank you, sir. You have been a huge source of inspiration and motivation for me for over a year and a half now. It was a blessing to have you walk by the shop that day, glad you stuck around.

Lesson to learn here for everyone. Stay committed, be consistent, always bring your best effort for that day and leave your crap at home. Your problems will be dealt with in time, but not while you're training, stay focused on right now. Right this second it might be a PR snatch attempt or the last few pulls of a 500 meter sprint on the erg, but Erik always willingly accepts any challenge with a smile and never backs away from an uncomfortable experience. We changed his mindset from RACING to EMBRACING. There is validity in racing the clock, rushing your reps, etc., but once you learn to embrace every single rep and focus on the now, your gains will explode.

Thanks, E-money, see you soon. Frank been in lately? When does he leave?

Coaching, consider the process

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