Coach Blog

New Clients are Out There...But Where?

trainingpeaks — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:42:44 +0000

In a recent survey of nearly 1,500 triathletes, cyclists and runners who said they are "serious about training" and use TrainingPeaks, only 20% said they train with a coach. That means out of 100,000+ athletes actively using TrainingPeaks, 80% are your potential clients!

Shop Local. Eat Local. Coach Local?

trainingpeaks — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:45:25 +0000

Everywhere we turn we're being told it's healthier to eat local, better for the economy to shop local, so why not coach local? Jeremy Duerksen, TrainingPeaks CMO, shares 3 tips on how to grow your coaching business by starting with your local community.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Group Training

trainingpeaks — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:37:05 +0000

Cyclists and runners have always liked to work out in groups, which is part of the reason why many people are attracted to those sports in the first place. Weekend hammer fests with other like-minded endurance junkies can be fun and very addictive. The rush of speed and adrenaline that comes with competition can be rewarding as well as motivating. However, group training can also be detrimental to an athlete's overarching competitive goals, as too much intensity within a training regimen has limited returns.

Marketing Tips for Coaches

trainingpeaks — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:41:45 +0000

Coaching requires passion for your sport, dedication to helping others and sometimes sacrificing your own training goals for your clients'. But what’s easy to forget is that at its core, coaching is a business. And, regardless of whether you consider it a hobby or a full-time job, you want to make your business successful so you can keep doing it for a long time.

Navigating The Path to Success for Your Clients

trainingpeaks — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:07:06 +0000

Happy New Year! 2012 is upon us and as a coach you have more than likely already discussed season goals with every one of your athletes. It is now your job to navigate a path which will lead your clients to achieve their goals. This is an exciting time of the year, as ambitions and motivation are no doubt very high.