The Role of Your Coach & Making The Most of Your Partnership.
Are you in your first year at FMFC? If so, you’ve likely started to experience the benefits of working with a coach, but there’s so much more ahead. In the first 6 to 12 months, learning how to fully leverage the partnership with your coach can make all the difference. It’s natural to feel hesitant at first—whether you're worried about overstepping boundaries or fear potential judgment. But your coach is much more than someone who points out corrections; they are your partner in transformation. Success happens when both coach and client actively engage in this process. The key to making the most of this partnership is open communication, trust, and dedication. Let’s explore the role of your coach and how to maximize this relationship for your ultimate success.
1. The Power of Accountability
One of the key ways your coach supports you is by holding you accountable. It’s incredibly easy to tackle the fun part: setting ambitious goals and creating a plan. But the real challenge often lies in sticking to that plan when motivation fails or life gets busy. As your coach, I’m here to help you through those times. Maybe you tell yourself you’ll come to gym but then have trouble staying committed day of? The two way street of communication could start here with a message to your coach asking for some help building accountability.
2. Individualized Guidance
Everyone’s journey is unique, and what works for one person might not work for another. One of my clients came to me recently wanting to reach a specific goal: strict pull ups. She’d expressed her feelings of becoming stagnant in her fitness journey. Every week I watched her work hard on the accessory work I assigned specifically for her goal, building little by little. She very recently was able to get her first strict pull up! If she had not shared that goal with me, I would not have been able to point her in the right direction.
3. A Source of Motivation and Support
Maintaining motivation can be one of the toughest parts of any journey. With a healthy flow of two way communication both coach and client can benefit. When I struggle with my own personal motivation, I find myself reaching out to my tribe and inviting them to come train with me. When that happens, not only do I (as your coach) get to spend more time with you, but I also get to see your progress and your potential needs. Success is a great form of motivation. So by helping me, you are helping me better assist your success, as well.
4. Collaborative Partnership
Ultimately, my role as your coach is to be a collaborative partner in your journey. It’s not just about giving instructions to make sure you know which movements to do in class, but working together to achieve your goals through movement. Your input, feedback, and active participation are crucial in this partnership. By engaging with me openly and utilizing my support effectively, you create a dynamic where we can continuously refine your approach, celebrate milestones, and address any issues that arise. The hardest things in life are not as scary when you’re not alone, and together, we’ll make it happen.
Written by Jules V.
