It struck me at my BB Cert when Rippetoe said he will drive an hour and a half to receive coaching if he plans on competing-just shows how everyone needs a good coach no matter how much they know.

Dutch now you know… I already see you as someone who has guided me down the right path. I have been so busy lately, as you witnessed on your day in the Life with Syn.

But I will continue to reach out for advice on situations. Your approach is like mine in many ways and I already see you as the coach in the back of my head.

Dutch,
I could use another good coach.
I’ve got a couple of videos of some recent Cleans and one of me doing Grace (3:15) a couple days ago. I will email them to you.
I know I can get faster and stronger. I’m still looking for a way into higher levels of intensity. How do I get there?!? Some weeks are great, everything clicks, new PR’s, etc. But I’m struggling with consistently firing on all 8 cylinders and soem weeks are frustrating because I know I can do better.
I’m also heading to the cert in Las Vegas in two weeks. I’ve ordered a barbell and bumpers for my garage, which I want to turn into an affiliate. I’ve already started working with several people. But I am not planning on quitting my day job (engineer) and know very little about training people.
I plan on continuing to train at local affiliates even after I get my weights at the garage, because like you said, “everyone needs a coach” and I just may have more to learn then most! Plus you can’t beet the community and group workout dynamic.
I would value your insights and advice. I am sure there are things that I don’t even know that I don’t know, so let me know what you think.
For now I’m trying to figure out how to layout the garage, build a pull-up bar, open up the ceiling, etc…
Thanks!
~Justin