All You Need Is a Level 1

[@d1ma338]

Im 20 years old crossfit athlete...i live in Greece...and i cant wait to be able to work and make a living as a crossfit coach. Looking forward to my Level 1 Certificate and career start✌️

[@karellwilliams831]

Do it!!! I was in the seminar last weekend and it was eeally good.

[@NeverBurnoutTWTD]

I love how they didn’t diss anyone or bad mouth anyone but they told us clearly…No…keep working on your game and CrossFit education to be great at leading people to greatness in fitness

[@jeff_howard_afk]

Powerhouse group in this video. The level one set me up ahead of my peers in my exercise science program in college. I'd take it again.

[@spencergsmith]

The wealth of coaching knowledge and experience in that small group is astounding. Shoutout to the legend Chuck Carswell who was the Flowmaster for my Level 2 🙌🏼 Stephane makes a great point - to what other credential are we comparing this to? Most other trainers only need to have read one book and taken one multiple choice test. The CF-L1 requires a weekend of immersive movement and coaching education as well as workouts and a test, and that’s just the first step that CrossFit recommends to becoming a great trainer. And Nicole is also right - if I would have had to go through years of education and tests before I could START my career as a trainer, I would’ve given up before I began. Thankfully, what began as a passionate hobby grew into a love for fitness, opening my own gym, and earning my CF-L3 along with a slew of other online courses and weekend training seminars. Combine the low barrier to entry with the high standards, and you have a formula for developing world-class coaches. Thanks CrossFit 🙏🏼

[@lindsayschutzler4156]

I think specifying which credential you are comparing the Level 1 to is the key question. Saying, "all you need to coach in most collegiate and professional settings is to have read one book and taken a 4 hour test, never to have put hands on anyone, never to have taught one skill but you get the credential and that's all you need," is a gross understatement and simply not true. Most collegiate and professional coaches have years of experience playing and coaching their sport before they ever land an unsupervised coaching job. I agree that the low barrier to entry is an asset, but who is holding the 14,000 affiliate owners to these "high standards"? Of course, there are going to be the top 10% that are going to pursue excellence, but what about the bottom 10%? Also, in my opinion, CrossFit doesn't need to be comparing themselves to anyone. It doesn't matter what anyone else is doing, it only matters what CrossFit is doing.

[@spencergsmith]

@@lindsayschutzler4156 First of all, although those aren't my words (my exact words were "most other trainers only need to have read one book and taken one multiple choice test"), there is certainly some truth in that statement. But since you claim that "most collegiate and professional coaches have years of experience playing and coaching their sport before they ever land an unsupervised coaching job," I would remind you that MOST CF-L1 trainers also have years of experience in the fitness industry, often being a member of a CrossFit affiliate, and they are RARELY "unsupervised." In fact, CrossFit recommends every trainer continue their education PAST the Level 1, that it is simply the BEGINNING of the CrossFit coach's journey, much like the NASM or CSCS exams. So I often find it hypocritical when people criticize CrossFit for allowing Level 1 trainers to coach after one weekend seminar and one test, when in reality the industry standards are no better. Second, to your question "who is holding the 14,000 affiliate owners to these "high standards?" I would answer THE CLIENTS. Glassman was a self-defined "rabid libertarian," and like him I also believe the free market is the best way to determine which businesses are fit to survive and thrive, not some governing body hundreds or thousands of miles away. Each city or town is unique, and each CF gym should likewise be unique to that community's needs. If Glassman or CF imposed arbitrary top-down standards, that would destroy part of what makes each CrossFit affiliate great -- the freedom to meet their unique community's needs. As far as the "bottom 10%," you don't know that they AREN'T pursuing excellence, but even if they aren't, the market will weed them out. Trust me, I've seen it firsthand, poorly run gyms don't survive long, because people can sense when you aren't genuine or don't actually care about them. I'd much rather quality be controlled by the free market decide rather than some panel of "experts." Like we often see in state and federal governments, even if those involved aren't corrupt, centralized planning never works well due to unintended consequences. Third, CrossFit isn't the one comparing themselves to any other program. Quite the opposite is true. People constantly want to mimic CrossFit's model (IronTribe, OrangeTheory, Fit45, etc.) or compare CrossFit to other programs in order to criticize how contrarian it is toward accepted practices. Once that comparison has been made, we can't help but to answer by showing how we do things BETTER because we buck tradition. So yes, I agree, it does only matter what CrossFit is doing, and that's why we constantly have to fight misconceptions and outright lies perpetuated about the principles and implementation of our methodology.

[@marchavanglaanenweijgel1875]

And of course you will become a real good coach when you put the work in. When you coach year after year to multiple athletes with all different levels and backgrounds. THAT actually is what you can do with the basics. CF Level 1.

[@SmoKeYJoE024]

I think it's ridiculous, $1000 for two days training, that is not guaranteed that you'll pass the test and if you want to start your own gym, CrossFit HQ requires $2000 per month. I love CrossFit and the methodology but, it's a huge money racket. If they really wanted to help people, they would charge the box less, allow more people to join the boxes and control the price gouging. When I first started CrossFit, one box wanted me to pay $275. I found a place for $125 but because I couldn't afford it shortly after starting, the box allowed me to trade labor for cleaning the gym and $50 for my monthly. I could still hardly afford the $50 but I got to be apart of the gym and learn CrossFit which to this day, I still practice in my workouts. Would love to obtain my CF-L1 but I have some minor difficulties learning and there's no way I'd pay what they are asking. @CrossFit , "You know... there are some poor people in the world too."

[@dailybestbetswithteemoney3432]

Stop being lazy

[@jasontwatkins8278]

I haven’t heard Joe Alexander’s voice in 8 years since my level one. I knew it immediately without looking.

[@10thmountainvet]

If you are young and want to go down this road; join the U.S. military. The training is better and they pay, promote, and mentor you with the best 24/7 support network. The mission drives training and you are part of a team. “People are the Mission” -Gen. Nakasone.

[@t.j.cooper1496]

20 years. Has not let me or the community I serve down yet.

[@mikebox]

Then the level 1 course should be. More available and less expensive. Because 1000.- and the nearest course is several hours away. Is part of the problem.

[@KyGentry]

Incredible mental gymnastics

[@nothingtoseehere1097]

Holy shit ppl still do CrossFit?