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First, I like to have a sit down about clients about fitness goals or Professional goals. Give an overview of my curriculum and get an understanding about the timeline we are look at to achieve both short term and long term goals.
I was a Junior Olympic Nation Champion. I studied Kung Fu for 3 years and have been practicing Jujitsu for 5 years . I am Certified as a Group Fitness Instructor with the American Counsil of Exercise and I am a Certified Personal Trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. I am a Certified Cognitive Behvioral Therapy Facilitator.
I went on vacation a few years back, and decided that while I was in Vacation I'd volunteer at a boxing gym near by. The owner asked me to "audition" by working the Focus Mitts with one of his guys. Come to find out, it was Randall Bailey, current World Champ at the time and the Owner turned out to be John Davis Jackson, hall of fame Boxer and Coach. After the workout, he offered me the Head Coach position to his Amateur program. I decided to continue my education to able to better help my student grow, both physically and mentally
I have worked with students ranging from the age of 8 years old to almost 60 years of age, both men and women,
I recommend you sit down and have a conversation about the teachers philosophy and teaching style. Not all Teachers/Coaches are adaptable, or educated in avenuse of health and fitness. Understanding technique is one thing but understanding sports psychology and fitness helps maximise the students potential.
What are your short term goals vs Long term goals. Fitness or health concerns about injuries and teaching styles. Availability and scheduling are important to maintain a positive growth pattern.