Coaching is art. And like any good artist, you notice things others overlook.Small things.Simple things.Like... a salt shaker. You see, salt doesn’t need to explain itself. It’s not flashy. It’s not trending.But its utility is unmatched — just like the tools we use as coaches:→ Points of performance→ Faults and fixes→ Principles that hold the line when others want shortcuts This new “Salt Shaker” art series is a reflection of those unshakable standards. It’s about the subtle, unspoken decisions that great coaches make. Like keeping the shaker in the center of the table — not because it’s cool, but because it’s right. And when you’re an ACADEMY coach, you don’t move the salt shaker just because someone thinks it looks better over there. Nope. You know what happens when it moves —and you know what happens when it stays put. This is for those who know. Who feel. Who coach like it matters. Because it does. Hope this series hits home and you get a nugget or two out of each one. Feedback always welcome 🖤Let’s make coaching art again. #SaltShakerSeries #CoachingIsArt #TheACADEMYCoach #HoldTheStandard

Coaches — I just dropped a brand-new eBook inside the Academy:“Plant-Powered Protein: A Coach’s Guide to High-Quality Protein for Vegans & Vegetarians." This guide covers: ✅ Daily protein needs for active clients ✅ Complete vs. incomplete proteins (and how to combine them) ✅ Top plant-based protein sources ✅ Supplements, myths, and real talk ✅ 7-day sample eating plans for both vegans and vegetarians ✅ Grocery lists and meal prep tips ✅ Coaching tools, client wins, and more Whether you’re coaching plant-based clients or just want to understand this better for your own toolbox — this one’s a must-read. 👉 Drop your questions or favorite vegan/veg tips in the comments — let’s make this a thread worth bookmarking. PS: Share it with your plant-based athletes and keep raising the bar.We don’t just coach workouts. We coach life.Let’s go. 💪🌱https://app.typeset.com/play/7EPD71

Visual cueing is a potent tool for visual learners and can evolve into a verbal cue over time. Simply pointing to a body part and saying, "You look like this," followed by, "I want you to look like this," is one of the most impactful ways to guide an athlete toward better movement. In Phase 4, we dive into the art of delivering effective visual cues.

One of the most powerful ways to grow as a coach isn’t just reading theory or memorizing progressions — it’s learning from each other’s experiences. Inside The Academy, every conversation, every question, and every story shared makes us all better. 👉 This week’s challenge: What’s one recent “aha moment” you’ve had in coaching? - Maybe it was a cue that finally landed. - Maybe it was how you handled a tough class. - Maybe it was something you realized about yourself as a leader. Drop it in the comments 👇 — because your lesson learned could be the breakthrough another coach here needs.

We have two new additions to the ACADEMY! Please help me in welcoming @Louis Lee and @Stephanie Troiano to the group. Both Lou and Troiano go to Coast Range CrossFit and are just starting their coaching journey. Let's show them a warm welcome coaches :) @Kristel Raab @Andrew Alvarado @Beejan Roohian@Clare Lewis @Ari Swan @Elise E