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Anyone can benefit from having a coach, whatever their experience or goals. It is about so much more than the training plan.
Anyone can benefit from having a coach, whatever their experience or goals. It is about so much more than the training plan.
I work with a small number of individual athletes at any one time, to ensure that I am able to give each athlete the time, head-space and commitment they deserve. I am fully qualified and insured to coach athletes on an individual basis.
The key word here is "individual". No two athletes are the same, just as no two people are the same. I understand the challenges of trying to fit in training with the rest of your life, whether that be family commitments, work, volunteering, other hobbies or health issues, and work with my athletes to ensure that the balance is right. More is not always better, and for most of us this is a hobby. Training smart is just as important as training hard - sometimes more so!For this reason, I do not offer generic training plans. My 1-1 coaching always includes a detailed start-up assessment and meeting, as I have found that skimping on this process only causes problems down the line. Before even committing to that, I always like to meet clients in person first, usually for tea (other hot beverages are available) and cake, to have a frank and open discussion about what you want from a coach and what I can offer. I work with a small number of individual athletes at any one time, to ensure that I am able to give each athlete the time, head-space and commitment they deserve. I am fully qualified and insured to coach athletes on an individual basis.
It's important to me to build and develop a strong relationship with my athletes, all of whom are different, unique individuals.
It's important to me to build and develop a strong relationship with my athletes, all of whom are different, unique individuals.
If at the outset you decide that I'm not right for you or I think a different coach might be better suited to help you or your specific needs, I'll do my best to help you find that person.
I also understand that not everyone wants a full coaching package, but might want some specific help with one area of skill development. I'm very happy to offer 1-1 ad hoc coaching sessions for all range of individuals or groups, whether it be to improve your bike handling skills and confidence, look at your run form or learn more about transition and how to improve your race performance. This is in addition to 1-1 swim teaching and open water sessions, which you can find out more about on my Swim page.If at the outset you decide that I'm not right for you or I think a different coach might be better suited to help you or your specific needs, I'll do my best to help you find that person.
What else do you get for your monthly fee?
What else do you get for your monthly fee?
On top of your thorough initial analysis:
On top of your thorough initial analysis:
- Detailed comprehensive training plan delivered at least a week in advance, through online platform TrainingPeaks, accessible on a mobile app and through your laptop.
- Upgrade to TrainingPeaks Premium account, giving access to far more data and functionality.
- Weekly 30 minute phone call.
- Monthly summary via email.
- Unlimited plan adaptations (although if it needs to be changed all the time, then there's something going wrong!)
- Prompt response to emails and messages: access to me.
- A Merlin Tri Coaching T-shirt and annual loyalty bonus.
- Feedback on your training, promptly, consistently and regularly.
- Meetings in person usually mid-season and post-season to review progress and goals.
- My support, guidance, investment, advice, challenge and perspective - an ear, shoulder or fist pump, whatever you need.
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