BTK 022 Caring is the First Step to Great Coaching | Pat Oyston

Simon Jones, CrossFit Seminar Staff Flowmaster and the Middle East Affiliate Rep, shares his journey from discovering CrossFit in 2007 to shaping its growth across the region. He dives into the challenges of coaching internationally, the rapid expansion of CrossFit in the Middle East, and the key lessons that have defined his coaching philosophy. -- 📈Want to GROW YOUR CROSSFIT AFFILIATE? ⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠⁠: -- 🏋️Want to LEVEL UP YOUR COACHING? ⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠⁠: -- 👋 NEW HERE? HERE'S WHAT WE DO. 👇👇 We help CrossFit Coaches and Affiliate Owners make a bigger impact by focusing on what matters most: CrossFit group classes. 👉 FOR AFFILIATE OWNERS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Affiliate University⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn how to build a thriving community without having to run ads or sell specialty classes. We teach you how to develop your staff and run your gym like a business. 👉 FOR COACHES: ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Knowledge⁠⁠⁠⁠ Take your skills and career to the next level. Understand the methodology, sharpen your on-the-floor skills, and earn your next credential

We are bringing back Episode 628 where Fern and Kristen Bowen dive into the art of delivering effective feedback as a CrossFit coach or Affiliate Owner. They discuss the nuances of coaching development, handling difficult conversations, and building a culture of continuous improvement within your gym. -- 📈Want to GROW YOUR CROSSFIT AFFILIATE? ⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠: -- 🏋️Want to LEVEL UP YOUR COACHING? ⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠: -- 🧠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more about ENLIFTED MINDSET TRAINING⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -- 👋 NEW HERE? HERE'S WHAT WE DO. 👇👇 We help CrossFit Coaches and Affiliate Owners make a bigger impact by focusing on what matters most: CrossFit group classes. 👉 FOR AFFILIATE OWNERS: ⁠⁠⁠Affiliate University⁠⁠⁠ Learn how to build a thriving community without having to run ads or sell specialty classes. We teach you how to develop your staff and run your gym like a business. 👉 FOR COACHES: ⁠⁠⁠The Knowledge⁠⁠⁠ Take your skills and career to the next level. Understand the methodology, sharpen your on-the-floor skills, and earn your next credential

Taylor Self shares how overcoming addiction ignited his passion for coaching and programming, leading him to create Sentinel Training. Through his journey of sobriety and dedication to CrossFit, Taylor has built a thriving career while inspiring others to pursue fitness and personal growth. -- 📈Want to GROW YOUR CROSSFIT AFFILIATE? ⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠: -- 🏋️Want to LEVEL UP YOUR COACHING? ⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠: -- 👋 NEW HERE? HERE'S WHAT WE DO. 👇👇 We help CrossFit Coaches and Affiliate Owners make a bigger impact by focusing on what matters most: CrossFit group classes. 👉 FOR AFFILIATE OWNERS: ⁠⁠⁠Affiliate University⁠⁠⁠ Learn how to build a thriving community without having to run ads or sell specialty classes. We teach you how to develop your staff and run your gym like a business. 👉 FOR COACHES: ⁠⁠⁠The Knowledge⁠⁠⁠ Take your skills and career to the next level. Understand the methodology, sharpen your on-the-floor skills, and earn your next credential

Discover how the Enlifted Method empowers CrossFit Coaches, Affiliate Owners, and athletes to break through mental barriers and unlock their full potential. In this episode, Mark England shares actionable mindset tools that transform negative self-talk into clarity, confidence, and growth for individuals and communities alike. 🧠⁠⁠⁠Learn more about ENLIFTED MINDSET TRAINING⁠⁠⁠ 👉Watch Mark's Ted Talk -- 📈Want to GROW YOUR CROSSFIT AFFILIATE? ⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠: -- 🏋️Want to LEVEL UP YOUR COACHING? ⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠: -- 👋 NEW HERE? HERE'S WHAT WE DO. 👇👇 We help CrossFit Coaches and Affiliate Owners make a bigger impact by focusing on what matters most: CrossFit group classes. 👉 FOR AFFILIATE OWNERS: ⁠⁠Affiliate University⁠⁠ Learn how to build a thriving community without having to run ads or sell specialty classes. We teach you how to develop your staff and run your gym like a business. 👉 FOR COACHES: ⁠⁠The Knowledge⁠⁠ Take your skills and career to the next level. Understand the methodology, sharpen your on-the-floor skills, and earn your next credential

John Singleton, founder of The Progrm, shares his journey from athlete to elite CrossFit coach, building one of the most respected training systems in the sport. Learn how he turned passion into a global coaching brand while guiding top athletes to the Games and developing future champions. -- 🏋️Want to LEVEL UP YOUR COACHING? ⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠: -- 📈Want to GROW YOUR CROSSFIT AFFILIATE? ⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠: -- 👋 NEW HERE? HERE'S WHAT WE DO. 👇👇 We help CrossFit Coaches and Affiliate Owners make a bigger impact by focusing on what matters most: CrossFit group classes. 👉 FOR AFFILIATE OWNERS: ⁠⁠Affiliate University⁠⁠ Learn how to build a thriving community without having to run ads or sell specialty classes. We teach you how to develop your staff and run your gym like a business. 👉 FOR COACHES: ⁠⁠The Knowledge⁠⁠ Take your skills and career to the next level. Understand the methodology, sharpen your on-the-floor skills, and earn your next credential

Jeremy Thiel of CrossFit Central Downtown reveals how he’s revolutionized his gym with exciting revenue-generating additions like pickleball courts, coffee meet-ups, competitions, ice baths, and saunas. These creative solutions don’t just boost income—they build an unbeatable sense of community, energize members, and create a space where fitness and connection thrive. -- 📈Want to GROW YOUR CROSSFIT AFFILIATE? ⁠Click here⁠: -- 🏋️Want to LEVEL UP YOUR COACHING? ⁠Click here⁠: -- 🧠⁠Learn more about ENLIFTED MINDSET TRAINING⁠ -- 👋 NEW HERE? HERE'S WHAT WE DO. 👇👇 We help CrossFit Coaches and Affiliate Owners make a bigger impact by focusing on what matters most: CrossFit group classes. 👉 FOR AFFILIATE OWNERS: ⁠Affiliate University⁠ Learn how to build a thriving community without having to run ads or sell specialty classes. We teach you how to develop your staff and run your gym like a business. 👉 FOR COACHES: ⁠The Knowledge⁠ Take your skills and career to the next level. Understand the methodology, sharpen your on-the-floor skills, and earn your next credential

Luke Meade reveals the steps he took to build a successful career as a full-time CrossFit Coach. From overcoming setbacks to coaching at elite gyms like Invictus Boston, he shares practical advice and lessons learned to help you turn your passion into a thriving profession. -- 📈Want to GROW YOUR CROSSFIT AFFILIATE? ⁠Click here⁠: -- 🏋️Want to LEVEL UP YOUR COACHING? ⁠Click here⁠: -- 🧠⁠Learn more about ENLIFTED MINDSET TRAINING⁠ -- 👋 NEW HERE? HERE'S WHAT WE DO. 👇👇 We help CrossFit Coaches and Affiliate Owners make a bigger impact by focusing on what matters most: CrossFit group classes. 👉 FOR AFFILIATE OWNERS: ⁠Affiliate University⁠ Learn how to build a thriving community without having to run ads or sell specialty classes. We teach you how to develop your staff and run your gym like a business. 👉 FOR COACHES: ⁠The Knowledge⁠ Take your skills and career to the next level. Understand the methodology, sharpen your on-the-floor skills, and earn your next credential

The best CrossFit coaches aren’t just skilled at movement—they’ve learned from personal struggles that have shaped their empathy and leadership. In this episode of Behind The Knowledge, Andrew Charlesworth explores how overcoming challenges fosters personal growth and builds the ability to truly connect with athletes. Discover why empathy and resilience are the foundation of exceptional coaching. -- Want to GROW YOUR CROSSFIT AFFILIATE? Click here: Want to LEVEL UP YOUR COACHING? Click here: -- 👋 New here? We help CrossFit Coaches and Affiliate Owners make a bigger impact by focusing on what matters most: CrossFit group classes. -- 👉 For Affiliate Owners: Affiliate University - Learn how to build a thriving community without having to run ads or sell specialty classes. We teach you how to develop your staff and run your gym like a business. 📈 -- 👉 For Coaches: The Knowledge - Take your skills and career to the next level. Understand the methodology, sharpen your on-the-floor skills, and earn your next credential

Ren Allen, owner of CrossFit FLxR, discusses her journey from gym member to leader. We explore the challenges she faced in raising coaching standards, overcoming resistance, and transitioning from "buddy" to "boss." Ren shares how she transformed her gym’s culture through clear processes, Coach development, and a shift from competition to a health-focused approach, offering valuable insights for Affiliate Owners everywhere. -- 📈Want to GROW YOUR CROSSFIT AFFILIATE? Click here: -- 🏋️Want to LEVEL UP YOUR COACHING? Click here: -- 🧠Learn more about ENLIFTED MINDSET TRAINING -- 👋 NEW HERE? HERE'S WHAT WE DO. 👇👇 We help CrossFit Coaches and Affiliate Owners make a bigger impact by focusing on what matters most: CrossFit group classes. 👉 FOR AFFILIATE OWNERS: Affiliate University Learn how to build a thriving community without having to run ads or sell specialty classes. We teach you how to develop your staff and run your gym like a business. 👉 FOR COACHES: The Knowledge Take your skills and career to the next level. Understand the methodology, sharpen your on-the-floor skills, and earn your next credential

Jeremy and Julie, Owners of Desert Devil CrossFit, share how systemizing processes like onboarding and member touchpoints have transformed their gym. Learn how they’ve improved retention, fostered a supportive culture, and empowered members to thrive. -- Want to GROW YOUR CROSSFIT AFFILIATE? Click here! Want to LEVEL UP YOUR COACHING? Click here! -- CLICK HERE to learn more about ENLIFTED mindset training -- 👋 New here? We help CrossFit Coaches and Affiliate Owners make a bigger impact by focusing on what matters most: CrossFit group classes. 👉 For Affiliate Owners: Affiliate University - Learn how to build a thriving community without having to run ads or sell specialty classes. We teach you how to develop your staff and run your gym like a business. 📈 👉 For Coaches: The Knowledge - Take your skills and career to the next level. Understand the methodology, sharpen your on-the-floor skills, and earn your next credential