A Girlfriend's Guide To Powerlifting

How to find a coach: Renee Garcia
3) How accessible do you want your coach to be?
Now you’re saying, “Duh, Renee… why would I look for a coach who isn’t
accessible?” Ha! There’s plenty of coaches who hand you the program
and say good bye, have fun & let me know if you have any questions –
but to some, more accessibility matters. In a perfect world to some, a
coach being accessible 24/7 is key, but let’s be real…That’s not going to
be the case, as each of us, have lives outside of coaching and being a
“coachee.” With having a live, in person coach, you do have that luxury
to ask a multitude of questions and have them answered almost
immediately. On the other hand, most people go with having an online
coach where communication adds another layer of difficulty. Again, that
goes into are you okay with having an online or physical coach?
Takeaway: While communication is a two-way street, it is important to
know that your coach will be there when needed for questions regarding
programming, lifting form, and the other million questions you’ll find that
you’ll want to ask your coach. When reaching out to your potential
coach, ask them for their means of communication whether it be through
a coaching platform, social media, e-mail, via phone or even through
text.
Shopping for a powerlifting coach is different for all, but hope these few
points will help find someone that can lead you to the next level of
powerlifting and help to make you a strong person in and out of the gym!
Written By Renee Garcia (GWPL)
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