How To Build A Valuable Coach-Athlete Relationship with Dominic Guinto, CTS Athlete Services Director (2022) | KoopCast Episode #189
Episode overview:
Dominic Guinto is the Director of Athlete Services for CTS. His role is dedicated to finding the right solution for endurance athletes across the world.
Episode highlights:
(28:00) The best athlete feedback: why do you want a coach, expectations
(34:05) Long term athlete-coach relationships: finding a coach that the athlete believes in
(1:00:40) Coach mentorship: the importance of collective experience in professional development
Our conversation:
(0:00) Intro: finding the right coach for you, introducing Dominic
(2:57) Changing athlete demographics: athletes in multiple sports, gravel biking
(7:10) Ultrarunners and bodybuilders: crossover, Layne Norton anecdote
(9:24) Diversity in ultrarunning: perspectives on training, demographics, Leadville
(12:28) Coaches that have completed athlete races: Nick White anecdote, athlete confidence
(16:04) Coaching with fresh eyes: race changes, Leadville anecdote
(19:05) Athletes and copy-paste training: personal experience versus scientific basis
(23:11) Finding athlete-coach matches: reading people, consult forms, gear is irrelevant, motives and values
(28:00) The best athlete feedback: why do you want a coach, expectations
(32:02) Product-oriented athletes: not every coach is best for every athlete
(34:05) Long term athlete-coach relationships: finding a coach that the athlete believes in
(37:47) Trust your gut: choose a coach that works for you, not the most decorated
(41:56) Coaching consults: athlete choice, previewing your experience
(44:43) Reaching out to coaches: ensuring you have the right fit
(46:07) Banter: doorbells, texts, and athlete phone calls
(47:18) Saturation in the coaching market: low price points, Trainingpeaks software, predictions for the future
(50:32) Coaching prices: a breakdown of service costs
(52:20) Athlete load: athlete level, time commitment
(53:40) Athlete load and coach experience: considerations for part time and full time coaches
(56:28) Managing coaches: athlete quantity, scheduling, coach mentorship
(59:20) Thought experiment: education versus experience, you need both
(1:00:40) Coach mentorship: the importance of collective experience in professional development
(1:05:15) KoopCast anecdote: mentorship, professional network
(1:08:07) Key takeaways: be honest with yourself, do your research, talk to people
(1:09:14) Outro: giving thanks, where you can talk to Dominic about finding coaches
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