The Scaling Trap: How Coaches Keep CrossFit Athletes Stuck

If you’re scaling your athletes the same way every class, don’t be surprised when they keep getting the same results. In this episode with Ben Dziwulski of WODprep, we break down how to coach with intention and actually help athletes progress toward real skills like double unders, pull-ups, and toes-to-bar.---Develop your coaching! Try The Knowledge Pro FREE for 14 days:https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/theknowledge---AffiliateCon 2026 | Dallas, TX | Oct 16-18https://www.affiliatecon.co/---Learn more about WODprep Academyhttps://wodprep.com/

CrossFit’s story used to be shaped by HQ, but today it’s increasingly influenced by independent media, personalities, and competing narratives. Does CrossFit have a clear direction, and what do these shifts mean for affiliate owners trying to build stable, successful businesses? Ackerman breaks it down with Jenny Hull from Dense Updates (CF Network).---AffiliateCon 2026 | Dallas, TX | Oct 16-18https://www.affiliatecon.co/---Take the free Affiliate Blueprint Assessmenthttps://www.besthouroftheirday.com/affiliate-blueprint-assessment---Check out Dense Updates on YouTube

Most CrossFit coaches rely on scaling to manage a class, but scaling alone doesn’t develop athletes or unlock new skills.Todd Occhiuto and Kristin Bowen break down how to bridge the gap between where your athletes are and where they need to go so they stop getting stuck and start progressing.---Develop your coaching! Try The Knowledge Pro FREE for 14 days:⁠https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/theknowledge

You want to serve and coach adaptive athletes, but don't know where to start. Jenna Muri-Rosenthal (Fit to Function) walks through what it actually takes to build a real adaptive program at your affiliate.--Learn more about Fit to Function and Adaptive Training Academyhttps://www.ata.fit/https://www.fittofunctionrecovery.com/---Develop your coaching! Try The Knowledge Pro FREE for 14 days:⁠https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/theknowledge

Most CrossFit gym owners think they need more leads, but they overlook the easiest source of growth: referrals. In this episode, we break down how to create a great member experience, ask for referrals the right way, and use systems like Bring-A-Friend Week to turn your members into your most powerful growth engine.---FREE TRAINING: How to Turn Your Members Into Your Most Powerful Growth Enginehttps://www.besthouroftheirday.com/referral-flywheel---Ready to grow your gym? Take the FREE Affiliate Blueprint Assessmenthttps://www.besthouroftheirday.com/affiliate-blueprint-assessment

Level 4 Coaches Todd Occhiuto, Kristin Bowen, Brentnie Kincaid, and James Horbart break down tips and strategies for coaching the final workout of the 2026 CrossFit Open.---Looking for Coaching Development? Try The Knowledge Pro FREE for 14 days:https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/theknowledge

Last week, Max Isaak and Allison Jachowski traveled to Omaha, NE to audit CrossFit Elkhorn. Tune in to hear what they found.---Ready to grow your gym? Take the FREE Affiliate Blueprint Assessmenthttps://www.besthouroftheirday.com/af...---Check our last episode with Trevor from CrossFit Elkhorn.https://youtube.com/live/ZSAqjotF9Cc---Join us in Dallas, TX, October 16-18 for AFFILIATECONhttps://www.affiliatecon.co/

If your CrossFit gym feels stuck, it’s probably not because you need to work harder. It’s because you’re solving the wrong problems in the wrong order.In this episode, we break down why growth happens in phases and how the Affiliate Blueprint helps you identify exactly what to focus on to plan your gym's breakthrough.--Take the FREE Affiliate Blueprint Assessment:https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/affiliate-blueprint-assessment

Brentnie Kincaid (CF-L4) and Adam Fuller (CF-L4) join Todd Occhiuto (CF-L4) to break down strategies for coaching Open Workout 26.2---Looking for Coaching Development? Try The Knowledge Pro FREE for 14 days:https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/theknowledge

Todd and Kristin break down CrossFit Open Workout 26.1 and what you need to know before you hit the coaching floor.---Looking for Coaching Development? Try The Knowledge Pro FREE for 14 days:https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/theknowledge