Triathlon coaching is a specialized discipline that requires different skill sets than most other sports. It's not just about training plans and workouts; good triathlon coaching involves developing the relationship between athlete and coach while also helping them reach their peak performance. Because of this, there's a difference between "good" and "great" triathlon coaching - and if you're looking for help getting fitter faster in 2019, we'll tell you how to spot the difference!
There are different levels of triathlon coaching.
There are different levels of triathlon coaching. Coaching is more than just training plans and workouts; it is a process, not a product. The coach needs to be able to listen and adapt to the athlete's needs, create a plan that is realistic, motivate the athlete while helping him or her discover how he or she learns best (visual, auditory, or kinesthetic), communicate with other coaches on your team if there are multiple coaches working with you, help find your best form of movement for racing and much more!
Triathlon coaching is more than just training plans.
Triathlon coaching is more than just a training plan. It's about helping you to achieve your goals and improve your performance, whether that means running a faster marathon, swimming harder, or cycling faster. A good triathlon coach will help you get better results with less effort.
Good triathlon coaching has to have a connection with the athlete.
A good triathlon coach has to be able to connect with you. You need to trust them and they need to be able to motivate you. They should also have experience in helping athletes reach their goals, which means they have seen what works and what doesn't work for different types of people.
To get a sense of whether or not your coach has this connection with you, ask yourself these questions: Do I feel like my coach cares about me? Is there any rapport between us? Does my coach understand my goals and how committed I am to achieving them? Am I getting the support I need from him/her? How often do we communicate (phone calls vs emails vs texting)? Do we discuss training plans together before setting them up so that both parties know exactly what is expected of each other over time)?
Great triathlon coaching produces better results with less effort.
Great triathlon coaching is about getting the most out of your body, not just your mind. It's about how to get the most out of your training, recovery, and nutrition; it's also about how to get the most out of your mindset.
The best coaches know that doing more than just running or swimming or cycling will help you reach your goals faster and with less effort than if you go it alone. They understand that there are limits to what our bodies can tolerate: when we push past those limits we risk overtraining syndrome (OTS).
When you're ready for a sports coach, get one that can help you reach peak performance - without needing to put in more hours in the gym or on the bike!
A good coach will be able to help you develop a training plan and stick to it, but they won't have any magic tricks that make you faster or stronger. They'll also be there for you when things get tough and aren't afraid of telling you that something needs changing in your training if it's not working. A great coach will go above and beyond the call of duty by providing nutritional advice, keeping track of your progress over time so they can adjust plans accordingly, and even booking race entries on behalf of their athletes!
The best way to find out which type is right for YOU is by asking other athletes who have been coached by both types - don't just rely on what YOU read online; ask around!
Conclusion
I hope this post has given you some insight into what makes a great triathlon coach, and how they can help you become a better athlete. If you're interested in learning more about our coaching services and what we have to offer, please reach out!
