Thats it. What do you look for in a coach?
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Dutch Lowy Training Seminar DVD
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Motivation, programming, and a good intuition for those time you need to rest or get off your ass.
honesty. no bullshit. telling it like it is. willing to call you out because they really care.
Former Aggie Football player…BIG curly hair….former Dutch protege…rocks a singlet….oly lift emphasis…sounds about right…sounds like a pretty legit coach to me
Careful with that guy Miguel…
My coach has the following qualities; honest, experiential, knowledgeable without fluff but true bio-science, evidenced based, long suffering due to my constant whining, and higher order thinking. Good coaching to me is taking what your given and developing maximum genetic potential and then adding on top of that what we can’t explain, development of the human spirit beyond our own capacities…
Darin,
Sounds like you have a pretty good coach… I wish i could find one with those qualities…
You may not have those same thoughts after Fran.
Bald and freakishly strong for his size, with a really cool dog.
Cynthia,
Strong??? Define strong…
You should tell him i said that too, you will get a laugh out of him.
I am going to have to second Miguel’s description..that’s a damn fine coach!!
A nice brimmed hat which demands top tier effort.
One who Gets results. Knows how to get the most from an individual athlete. Not one size fits all. Thanks Dutch and Darin.
A bit late in responding but here’s my 2cents.
My coach LISTENS to what I want first. Then evaluates where I am at and sets REASONABLE expecations. Develops a kick-ass programming that will get me where I want to go AND at the same time, KICKS my ASS when it needs to be – if I’m not listening to Coach whether to rest or give more to my training. And most importantly, is there to encourage when I’m down and out and obesssing about some small (ok- not so small) lift.
THANKS DUTCH!
Knowledge, guidance, motivation, and appreciation of my goals.