How to Become a Strength Coach (Tips Most Won't Tell You)

[@gostrainingsystems]

Really great advice for a strength coach like myself who is just starting out

[@BrettBartholomewCoach]

Wishing you the best of luck in your career! Here is a free ebook that is chock full of things I wished I had known sooner! artofcoaching.com/free-e-book-15-reflections-on-being-a-better-coach-by-brett-bartholomew/

[@gostrainingsystems]

Brett Bartholomew thank you very much! Definitely will read this.

[@robertromero8094]

@@gostrainingsystems hows the business going

[@eliseomartin8568]

you all prolly dont care but does any of you know a way to log back into an instagram account..? I was stupid lost the account password. I appreciate any help you can give me!

[@thomasward900]

This is as good as it gets, Thanks Brett.

[@BrettBartholomewCoach]

Thank you Thomas! Are you enjoying the podcast as well? Happy New Year my friend!

[@peterbahi0227]

I had no idea what i was going to get myself into when attempting to pursue a career as a Strength and Conditioning Coach. This KZbin channel should be studied at universities. Amazing and truthful. It hurts, but it's definitely needed. Thank you, Brett 🙏🏻

[@BrettBartholomewCoach]

Thanks so much for the feedback! Means a lot.

[@dibyendraadhikari4422]

Coach. Truly appreciate the sound advice. I love your philosophy of 'Coach anyone'. Thank you

[@BrettBartholomewCoach]

Glad I could help!

[@sdl-lds]

Just decided to go back to school and finish my bachelor’s in exercise science. Thanks for this vid, really solidified my decision to do this.

[@BrettBartholomewCoach]

That's fantastic! Best of luck to you with your schooling!

[@robthekid_]

Omg same here bro

[@JayG147]

Congrats on the channel. You painted a methodical illustration on the adversity of strength coaching in a world that is changing fast.

[@BrettBartholomewCoach]

Juvenal Paredes I do it for people like you. Meaning, those who are inquisitive, respectful and intentional in what they do. Thanks for your support and kindness.

[@markkarish2120]

Thank you for the useful advice coach. I’ve been out of the weight room for a couple of years and still trying to get back into coaching again.

[@BrettBartholomewCoach]

Glad you found it to be helpful. You are not alone my friend. Lots of coaches have the same struggle. There is no way for this not to sound "salesy" but I highly recommend checking out valuedcourse.com/ as it was made specifically for helping fellow coaches maneuver sticky situations like this. Happy New Year, and thanks again for taking the time to leave some feedback.

[@DannyHatcherTech]

So consistent with your content. :You have spoken about this on Instagram and podcast episodes. Always good to hear the same thing, just reinforces the ideas.

[@BrettBartholomewCoach]

Consistency is key! Many times people have to hear something 3 different ways before it sinks in. Hope all is well across the pond Danny!

[@DannyHatcherTech]

@@BrettBartholomewCoach It does surprise me how many times people need to hear something before they actually listen to what is being said. It has been good thanks. Congratulations by the way!

[@paolotejuco9691]

Coach! Thank you for this. Moved in the US for 2 years and yet still no strength and conditioning job. Its tough, but never giving up. But thank you for this.

[@BrettBartholomewCoach]

Don’t give up my friend. These are some other resources that may help brettbartholomew.net/careerquestions/

[@stevepotts6113]

Appreciate the distinction between networking and creating authentic relationships, as well as operating with a service attitude. Great messages - thank you!

[@BrettBartholomewCoach]

Thanks for the feedback Steve! Appreciate you listening!

[@LishiaP]

Great Advice. I’m a senior in college and I intern at a high school. I struggle with communication but your tips are helpful.

[@BrettBartholomewCoach]

Communication doesn’t come natural for many. Highly recommend you check this out for more help www.amazon.com/Conscious-Coaching-Science-Building-Buy/dp/1543179479/ref=nodl_ This is a straightforward way to apply as well getfieldguide.com/

[@alexpenner2027]

Brett, this was great advice. Thanks for putting this out!

[@BrettBartholomewCoach]

Alex Penner My pleasure! I drop more tips weekly on my newsletter and podcast. artofcoaching.com/begin artofcoaching.com/art-of-coaching-podcast/

[@vanichandrasekar9308]

Really inspired Me to Chase My Dreams as a Strength & conditioning specialist For a Football club

[@BrettBartholomewCoach]

vani chandrasekar happy time hear it! Best of luck- here’s another resource to help brettbartholomew.net/15-reflections-on-being-a-better-coach/

[@hugom2418]

Good to know, thank you for the useful advice. Looking forward to the next video!

[@BrettBartholomewCoach]

Much appreciated. I also release 1-2 podcasts per week and have a bi-weekly newsletter. You can check those out if you are wanting more frequent content. Thanks for taking a moment to share your feedback and support! artofcoaching.com/podcast/

[@sportsyspices]

Amazing insight! Thanks Brett!

[@BrettBartholomewCoach]

Thanks! What did you find most helpful?

[@sportsyspices]

Sorry for the delay! I enjoyed how you emphasize the importance of presenting a visual example of strength coaching over a resume to stand out!

[@boxersfitness]

Thank you Very much for your genuine tips on being a Strength Coach. I have been coaching and Training clients on Boxing and also Physical fitness side of things. But with your advice just gave more insight. Wow. Keep it up. I would like to also expand my current small business.. Ashraf - London - UK.

[@BrettBartholomewCoach]

So glad this has helped! Your feedback means a lot! For any business-related aspects, I highly recommend giving this a peek. It is not just for strength coaches and it covers topics surrounding marketing, branding, burnout and the like. courses.artofcoaching.com/valued-signup/

[@derick101495]

Thanks for the great advice, as a student studying exercise science this sorta thing helps out a lot.

[@BrettBartholomewCoach]

Really glad to hear this Derick. If you are looking for a more immersive, step-by-step guide I recommend you take a peek at my online course as well. Have a great week! courses.artofcoaching.com/valued-signup/

[@Bingledop246]

Thanks for the insight, great to hear from someone with some experience in the field being purely honest

[@BrettBartholomewCoach]

Any time Noah! We just try to keep it honest and straightforward. Gimmicks don't serve anyone over the long-term and it's not our style. Hope you are enjoying the podcast as well!!

[@Darcozell]

My most sincerest thank you, coach

[@BrettBartholomewCoach]

No problem Eloi! What did you find most helpful?

[@silasnew15]

Wow. Definitely, some amazing advice! keep up the genuine and unfiltered content!!

[@BrettBartholomewCoach]

Mr. Silas M thank you! Hope you like this one as well brettbartholomew.net/thebestcertification/

[@connorfoley6359]

Thank you for the advice! I hope to use these tips when I start out my career as a strength coach after graduation

[@BrettBartholomewCoach]

Connor Foley My pleasure! Here are some more tips: brettbartholomew.net/15-reflections-on-being-a-better-coach/

[@BrettBartholomewCoach]

Connor Foley You’ll do great. Here are some more tips: brettbartholomew.net/e5-navigating-your-early-career-pt-1/

[@WilliamsWrestlin]

Awesome Message. Thank you so much.

[@BrettBartholomewCoach]

You're very welcome! What stuck out to you most?

[@basedstruggler3436]

Great video, thank you very much. In the midst of deciding between a career as a personal trainer or as a strength and conditioning coach.

[@BrettBartholomewCoach]

I’m so glad this helped! Here’s some more things I hope guide you on your journey. It’s filled with free resources brettbartholomew.net/15-reflections-on-being-a-better-coach/

[@BrettBartholomewCoach]

And this as well brettbartholomew.net/careerquestions/

[@matthewconway1494]

Appreciate the advice sir, definitely have interest in becoming a strength coach, or PT. But this information really helped.

[@BrettBartholomewCoach]

So glad to hear this! Thanks for watching. Plenty more tips at artofcoaching.com

[@JoeyD317]

Excellent video!!

[@BrettBartholomewCoach]

Thanks Joe! Here is a link to my podcast as well: artofcoaching.com/podcast/ Anything you'd like to see in particular in future videos? I try to keep them simple, to the point and strategic.

[@megandressler1757]

I am studying to take the CSCS certification. I am excited to watch more videos to help me in my journey.

[@BrettBartholomewCoach]

Megan Hart best of luck! Here’s a video with additional advice on the subject: brettbartholomew.net/thebestcertification/

[@tomysmolic]

Appreciate the words of wisdom 🙌

[@BrettBartholomewCoach]

We very much appreciate the support! Here are more resources for you! brettbartholomew.net/careerquestions/

[@joedores9676]

Brett, Great advice as usual. Your course valued really helped me out this past year. Thanks for putting out all these great resources. All the best, Joe Dores

[@BrettBartholomewCoach]

Joe Dores thanks so much Joe! Happy New Year my friend.

[@johnphilbin1364]

Great JOB!! Excellent

[@BrettBartholomewCoach]

Thank you John! Here’s even more resources- all are free: artofcoaching.com/resources/

[@adarshsingh9231]

Loved listening you 🙏

[@BrettBartholomewCoach]

Adarsh singh it’s my honor. Please share with anyone you know who it may help!!

[@BrettBartholomewCoach]

Adarsh singh thank you!!

[@TheHyggeHaus]

I’m wrapping up my last year of PTA school. Throughout my therapy education I’ve been most interested in treatment progressions, taking a patient from debilitated to healthy and beyond, and scaling my treatments upward for those healthy individuals to bring them into fitness. Unfortunately health insurance companies don’t cover that kind of thing, so I thought that might mean I’d want to become a personal trainer or strength coach as a side gig; to give my patients a fitness option. Got any tips? Know anyone doing this kind of workflow? Thanks Brett 💪🏻

[@BrettBartholomewCoach]

LEEMG lots of folks work in duels PT and S&C settings. It’s a multidisciplinary approach! Look into our friend Danny Matta, and also check out brettbartholomew.net/15-reflections-on-being-a-better-coach/

[@tamimhusain3376]

I don't know how I got this video come up on my recommendations as I have no interest in becoming a S&C coach but I must say it's a great video. For anyone scrolling the comments to see if it's worth watching, great advice on here that translates to a lot of other professions. So does your advice about books. As an avid book reader for certain self-improvement topics the knowing oneself better and being able to become more aware of my weak links is something I resonate with.

[@BrettBartholomewCoach]

Disciplined Healing thank you so much for your feedback and for the detail. My background is on strength and conditioning, but as you pointed out these issues are not unique to that field, and our work is for anyone who is interested in making a larger impact in what they do! Thanks again, and for more check out artofcoaching.com

[@markphillips4682]

Great informative video.

[@BrettBartholomewCoach]

Thank you Mark! Really appreciate you watching and subscribing.

[@dontpanic9261]

This is amazing information!

[@BrettBartholomewCoach]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mosaabouadah5608]

Thanks a lot. Just I want to start I don't leve in USA but I want to learn but I don't know where ?? Can you tell me about any programs make me begin my journey . Sorry about my English

[@BrettBartholomewCoach]

Absolutely! Start here brettbartholomew.net/careerquestions/

[@Strength.CoachPat]

Just got your self a devoted follower!

[@BrettBartholomewCoach]

Appreciate you Patrick! We'd love to hear what resonated with you most?

[@adhithharshansa8806]

Thanks a lot sir for the valuable advice..😊 Sir I don't have any gym experience.im really afraid to do workout in gym.. I really want to be a S&C Coach, So please guide me how to start in Gym Workouts.. . Please suggest some of strength and Conditioning for beginners Thank you sir

[@BrettBartholomewCoach]

Absolutely! Check these resources out! brettbartholomew.net/careerquestions/ brettbartholomew.net/product/foundations-of-program-design-a-primer/

[@ElGrek]

Hi coach , I’m a soccer coach trying to go to the next level in terms of science of the sport. Can you recommend me a school where I can get certified as Strength and conditioning trainer. Thx!

[@BrettBartholomewCoach]

Hey! Thanks for reaching out. This will depend on the space you’re looking to get into specifically (college S&C, high-school, etc). Do you have a degree? Looking to pursue one? Or just get a cert? Check out these resources as they can be a huge help brettbartholomew.net/careerquestions/

[@antaresbrown]

Great video...thank you 👍🏾

[@BrettBartholomewCoach]

Thanks for watching!

[@jacobdabreau6075]

Thank you!!

[@BrettBartholomewCoach]

Jacob D'Abreau Mx pleasure! Thanks for watching. Plenty more here: brettbartholomew.net/15-reflections-on-being-a-better-coach/

[@stelliumX5]

Great great info!!!

[@BrettBartholomewCoach]

Thank you! More like this in our courses artofcoaching.com/courses/ and in my podcast artofcoaching.com/podcast/

[@keithlittle293]

Like this 🤙

[@BrettBartholomewCoach]

Thanks Keith! Let me know if there's any other information you'd find helpful

[@angadsngh01]

Hey! Great video. I have recently purchased the NCSF CSC. How does that stack up against the CSCS? Thanks! BTW great advice for a young guy like me starting out in this field. Thanks

[@BrettBartholomewCoach]

Great question- here’s a resource that can help answer this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZ7EkoB_eJWAmLc

[@nourannour288]

If I took strength and conditioning course without cpt course can I coach and deal with clients or I have to take cpt as a foundation

[@BrettBartholomewCoach]

You can take either one or the other. You shouldn't need to take both

[@davidcarter3049]

Any tips on how to live if you aren’t in the top 5% of being excellent and driven in any field? I practice classical piano for 5 hours a day, but because I’m kind of rubbish in an extrinsic way (I got great at the piano through disillusionment and avoidance of the banality of life but the wonder of music made life worth living) I’ve found myself working as a cleaner to make ends meet.. often there doesn’t seem like a bridge between pursuing excellence and (work) reality where the bridge resonates deep integrity. For me the link is completely invisible. This video kind of highlights for me a serious problem about myself, and the dilemma for lots of wonderful people living in what can seem like an alien, hostile, and possibly seemingly pointless external reality.I would kill myself if I didn’t love being alive so much.

[@BrettBartholomewCoach]

Getting unstuck is a real problem for many of us. And before I say anything else- if you are truly thinking about harming yourself you need to get help immediately! Nothing matters more than your own emotional and mental health my friend. The world needs what you have to offer my friend

[@rickeymcclaryjr.2350]

What if you don’t have the traditional background. Like I didn’t major in kinesiology or exercise science. Any path to becoming a strength coach?

[@TheZombieeeeeee]

as long as you have a bachelors in some field you can get certified. obviously it would help if it was an exercise related degree but not mandatory.

[@rickeymcclaryjr.2350]

David Park thank you.

[@BrettBartholomewCoach]

Loyd Mcclary Most organizations require a science based degree as stated below. You can find more about requirements by researching the NSCA.

[@BrettBartholomewCoach]

David Park thanks for jumping in and adding value

[@brendankrueger7857]

I think it's insane to even fathom that I need to obtain a double masters degree and put myself in debt to obtain a career that won't even pay the salary I would need to pay back my college debt. If todays world is about making 2 min videos to showcase how great my personality is to separate myself from the pack of strength professionals thats really sad and something that we should learn early on in our careers in school. It's not about separating yourself from the pack as much as it is about making the criteria harder in the beginning to weed out the bad seeds to not make this field so flooded and to not put young strength coaches in debt to begin with. I got a friend who was on the Chinese Olympic team for 4 years in China away from his family and friends as a strength coach and when he came back pro athletic performance gyms asked him to obtain a masters degree to even get a entry job position. That to me is ridiculous and insulting and a waste of time. I'd rather suffer having to take a harder exam or having the criteria in the beginning stages of my career harder than having to jump through hoops like a circus clown because the field is so saturated to begin with. Thats the real problem. That would literally fix everything and make it worth your wild. We ain't getting paid a doctors salary so why would we put ourselves in debt like one?

[@XXLRebel]

Why would you need a masters degree to become stength coach? It's not THAT complicated😂 Like he said, you should essentially stick to the basics and do those really well.

[@PhiyackYuh]

@@XXLRebel you need to learn the art of marketing aka bs in the social media and lots of bum licking. Social media presence is all about personalities and character.

[@BrettBartholomewCoach]

Thanks for sounding off on this.

[@BrettBartholomewCoach]

It’s wild how many people overlook doing the simple things savagely well

[@BrettBartholomewCoach]

Do you believe all marketing is BS? Or just that some people use marketing poorly?

[@jabbikumar9110]

Hello sir i m jabbi from india i want to become a nsca cscs and i want to know is there any scope of cscs in germany or europe?also want ro know salary of cscs (nd i have no exercise related field.and i m going to do ace certification after that i"ll do nsca cscs certification )please tell me i m doing right or wrong..

[@BrettBartholomewCoach]

Here are some resources that can help my friend brettbartholomew.net/careerquestions/

[@dragoninwinter]

Translation: You have to work as a strength coach to get a job as a strength coach.

[@BrettBartholomewCoach]

dragon in winter thanks for letting us know what you took from this video.

[@johnpymn9869]

The 'REAL' strength coach is one who can get grandma and grandpa out of their wheelchair and back to being useful A.k.A Barbell Prescription,,, NOT glorified cheerleaders who work with the elite of the elite athletes.

[@BrettBartholomewCoach]

Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. All of us at Art of Coaching appreciate it

[@ehh3140]

So should I get my master and strength and conditioning? Or can I just certificate from cscs

[@BrettBartholomewCoach]

Hope this helps- lots of links in here to help guide that decision: brettbartholomew.net/careerquestions/