What makes a GREAT CrossFit COACH?

The most recent addition to the LALANNE FITNESS coaching staff is JOAN! Not only is she a great athlete, finishing in the TOP 15 at the 2009 CrossFit Games NorCal Regional Qualifier, she has a great attitude and is well on her way to becoming a great coach. What makes a GREAT CrossFit COACH? Maribel, Jenny, Mike, Scott, Joan, John and myself uphold professional standards, that "raise our game" in the field. Thanks to Andy Petranek and John Burch of CFLA, we're in pursuit of excellence. The following criteria are what make this coaching staff and our student athletes better every day!



Joan checks on "Big Matt" going overhead!

What makes a GREAT CrossFit COACH?

1. Teaching
• Effectively instructs and articulates each movement.
• Focuses on key points and avoids over emphasizing subtle nuances.
• Uses the CrossFit progressions for teaching the more complex movements.

2. Visual perspicacity
• Keenness of mental perception and understanding; discernment; penetration
• Has an excellent ability to discern both gross and subtle form faults.
• Does not miss things and knows what to look for in each movement.
• "The Hawk" - have a mental check list, move around, look at everyone, try to catch everything and pounce on it.
• Without the ability to "see" your training will be sub standard.

3. Presence, voice, command
• Speaks loudly and clearly at all times, modulates voice well, is confident, engaging, commanding.
• Talks just enough to be effective and not at the expense of keeping people moving.
• Demonstrates training as a performance: Be the big YOU (authentic but big), Modulate voice and presence for effect.
• Side note: Training as marketing. You are “on.”...READ MORE

Workout of the Day
Push Press
5, 5, 5, 5, 5

PALEO RECIPE
"Grilled Asparagus"
1 cup water
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
1/4 cup of your favorite smoky BBQ sauce
In a large skillet, bring water to a boil; add asparagus, cover and cook for 4-5 minutes or until almost tender; drain and pat dry. Place some aluminum foil on the grill, place the asparagus over it. Grill uncovered over medium heat for 2 minutes, turn over once. Baste with barbecue sauce. Grill 2 minutes longer, turn and baste once more. Enjoy!

"You must be the change you wish to see in the world." -Mohandas Gandhi