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Social Media Marketing: Strategies That Work

My goal is to help you unlock the power of social media. I've been working with some of the fitness industry's most successful coaching businesses for two years. I've helped them implement proven strategies for growth, but also I have watched, listened and learned. This amalgam of experiences has consolidated the absolute best practices and tactics for growing your audience, helping people on their journey, and adding value to their lives through social media. Specifically, in this two-part live webinar series, we'll talk about how to set yourself up for success using social and execute efficiently and effectively along the way. If you have any questions, please send them directly to Tim at trobinson@trainingpeaks.com .

Getting Started with WKO5

Maximize Your PerformanceAchieve better results with individualized training and the latest science-based training innovations.Take your analytics to the next level by maximizing your dataJoin WKO Product Manager and Co-Developer, Tim Cusick, as he explains everything you need to know to get started using the product. Learn about the user interface, how to set up athletes, how to understand powerful metrics, and how to customize charts. After you take the course, you will be ready to dig deeper into your athletes’ and your own analytics to find actionable insights to inform your coaching strategy.

The Craft of Coaching: How to Grow Your Coaching Business

Grow Your BusinessIn The Craft of Coaching: How to Grow Your Coaching Business, Joe Friel has assembled master coaches who know what it takes to build and grow a successful coaching business. Together they share their wisdom and experience on how to run a profitable and professional business, including how to scale it successfully, how to find the value of your time, and how to manage a coaching team who understands your vision and your brand.

The Evolution from Small-Time to Big-Time with 80/20 Endurance

80/20 Endurance started with just one coach and one athlete. Fast forward to 2022, and 80/20 has coached, planned for, and communicated with thousands of athletes, surpassing $1M in training plan sales on TrainingPeaks. This webinar is your opportunity to learn from two of the most successful business owners in the industry. We’ll bring their experiences and insights right to you so you can learn first-hand what it takes to become a coach with tremendous reach and impact — and make money doing it. Join us as we sit down and ask Matt and David the crucial questions: How did 80/20 get from where they were to where they are now?What is the formula that is leading 80/20 to success?What did they get right or get lucky as they scaled?What didn’t work that they would have changed?What are the most critical lessons business owners need to know getting starting?Come prepared to learn and get your questions answered. And get ready to activate the game-changing knowledge you gain from Matt Fitzgerald and David Warden. If your goal is turning your passion for coaching into a sustainable business, this is THE BEST place to start. Let’s go!

TrainingPeaks Mini Course: Mastering the Annual Training Plan

This mini-course provides a practical framework for conducting impactful athlete consultations, prioritizing their highest priority Events, and assessing their abilities to create a strategic, periodized, flexible Annual Training Plan.You’ll learn to implement adaptable training strategies within ATP, plan period-specific workouts, and manage training loads effectively—maximizing your athletes’ chances of success, even when life gets in the way.

The Craft of Coaching: Getting Started with the Business of Coaching

Get Your Business StartedIn The Craft of Coaching: Getting Started with the Business of Coaching from Fast Talk Laboratories, Joe Friel has lined up master coaches who successfully built coaching businesses with staying power. They share their experiences on how they navigated the challenges of establishing their business and building a platform for growth. They also share valuable information and insights on becoming profitable, marketing for growth, and building a team of coaches.

Build, Sell and Market Training Plans Like a Pro

What you will learn Fundamentals Learn what training plans are and how to use them in one-to-one coaching, group coaching and the TrainingPeaks Marketplace. Application After taking this course, youll learn how to use training plans to coach more efficiently and have a comprehensive toolkit to develop, build, market and sell your training plans in the TrainingPeaks Marketplace. Who it's for All TrainingPeaks coaches who want to improve their coaching efficiency and sell training plans. Instructors Matti Rowe, Education Specialist at TrainingPeaks

Science of Endurance Hydration

Don't let hydration continue to slow you down.Andy Blow, founder of Precision Hydration, learned about the impact hydration issues can have on performance the hard way: by spending time in the medical tent during multiple races in hot, humid conditions. But, through a lot of research and plenty of trial and error, Andy uncovered some important truths about the science of hydration and has been working with coaches and athletes to spread his knowledge ever since.He has implemented his knowledge at the highest levels of sport. First through his role as Team Sports Scientist at the Renault and Benetton Formula One racing teams and then through his work with elite athletes in pro sports teams in the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, Premier League and beyond, as well as in endurance sports like triathlon, cycling and ultra running.You should consider this course if you're a coach who wants to help athletes avoid common hydration mistakes during training and racing. Athletes who frequently run into GI and cramping issues during activity or just want to improve their performance can benefit from this course too.By the end of the course, students will be familiar with the complicated history of hydration science, have a good understanding of the science of hydration for endurance athletes, and also have the tools and know-how to build personalized hydration strategies for training and racing. Meet your instructorAndy Blow has a degree in Sport and Exercise Science from the University of Bath and was once the Team Sports Scientist for the Renault and Benetton Formula One racing teams.

How to Keep Your Coaching Job with Andy Kirkland

Join TrainingPeaks University and Andy Kirkland for this free webinar as he discusses the challenges faced by coaches in the endurance coaching market. Explore the most important takeaways from his recent research and discover strategies to stay ahead in an era of Artificial Intelligence.Learn some of the biases in coaching educationUnderstand the importance of the biopsychosocial aspects of coachingLearn how a more holistic coaching approach can lead to longer and higher quality athlete relationshipsRegister now for valuable insights and practical approaches to enhance your coaching effectiveness and adapt to the evolving landscape.

Introduction to Business for Endurance Coaches

What you will learnFundamentalsGet started with the fundamentals of creating a coaching business, with a focus on finding your niche, defining your core values and building your brand.Digital MarketingNext, dive into social media best practices, content creation, and figuring out if a website is right for your business.TechniquesLearn how to find more athletes, manage your calendar and hire additional coaches and specialists as your business grows.InstructorJen Rulon is a triathlon coach of 20 years and owner of JenRulon.com. She received her Master's in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Exercise Science. You can find her knowledge shared in Triathlete Magazine, Runners World, on the TEDx Stage, Health and Wellness Expo in San Antonio, TX, Men’s Journal Online, and The New York Times. She is a 15-time IRONMAN triathlete who participated in the 2017 IRONMAN World Championship. Jen is currently working with women to empower all women to harness their inner strength and find freedom through change with her program - Monarch Mindset.

Introduction to Exercise Science for Endurance Coaches

What you will learn:FundamentalsGet started with the fundamentals of exercise physiology and biomechanics for endurance athletes.What does it mean?Learn how the scientific principles related to training concepts like threshold, zones, and interval training.ApplicationBuild more effective and scientifically informed workouts and training plans.InstructorsWill O’ConnorDr. Will O’Connor is a running scientist and coach at DrWillOConnor.com. Will drew on his background in organic chemistry to complete a PhD in Sport & Exercise Science at Massey University, where his research investigated metabolic flexibility and ketogenic diets in ultra-endurance performance. Will competes at the Elite level in ultra running events and has been using a power meter since day one. He has coached a plethora of athletes from running to triathlon around the world. Check out the Dr. WillO method for setting zones or listen to Will for free on the Performance Advantage Podcast.Matt MillerDr. Matt Miller is a MTB scientist and coach at MTBPhD.com. Matt completed a Ph.D. in Sport & Exercise Science at Massey University where he researched MTB performance and lectured on Applied Sports Science. Matt has raced MTB for the last 20 years and spent time at the Elite level. He has advised athletes from beginner up to the top of the World Cup, including the 5x USA National Champ. Matt’s professional practice centers around data analysis in MTB, and he created the world’s first brake power meter and analytics, called BrakeAce. Listen to Matt for free on the Performance Advantage Podcast.

Introduction to Sports Psychology for Endurance Coaches

What you will learnFundamentalsTo start, you will learn psychology fundamentals including the Big 5 personality traits, self-concept, and motivation.Sport PsychologyNext, you will dive further into specific sports psychology, covering flow, motivation, mental toughness and the psychobiological model of performance.TechniquesHelp your athletes with techniques for positive self-talk, mindfulness, and balancing confidence and anxiety on race day.InstructorDr. Justin Ross is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in human performance psychology. He works with athletes across all sporting disciplines and age ranges, from recreational amateurs to those performing on the world stage. He is vetted as a psychologist for the NBA and NFL player associations. A recreational amateur himself, Dr. Ross is a 12-time marathoner with a 2:57 PR, a 2-time Ironman 70.3 finisher, and has completed more shorter distance running and triathlon events than he can remember. He is working to complete the World Marathon Majors. He practices on location in Denver, and remotely via telehealth services with athletes across the globe.

TrainingPeaks Advanced Essentials

Get the most out of TrainingPeaksBecome the best coach you can be with advanced features, metrics, and business tools.Go deeper with additional features in TrainingPeaks and learn everything from how to manage and organize a growing client list, plan more quickly and efficiently, and get the most out of training data.By the end of the course you will be ready to use TrainingPeaks more effectively, saving you time and ultimately empowering you to grow your coaching business. Whether you have been using TrainingPeaks for years or are just starting, this course will teach you best practices that are useful to coaches at any experience level.Earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs)Complete the course and assessments to earn CEUs and make progress toward TrainingPeaks Certification.USA Cycling - 1 CEUUSA Triathlon Institutional CEUs - 3

TrainingPeaks Coach Introduction Course

What you will learnFundamentalsLearn how all the navigation points in your TrainingPeaks coach account, determine the coaching package suited to your coaching business, learn to plan your athletes' season using powerful tools and familiarize yourself with basic metrics and workout analysis.What does it mean?After completing this brief course, you'll shorten the learning curve associated with your TrainingPeaks coach account.ApplicationAll TrainingPeaks coaches who want to improve their coaching efficiency and quality through using TrainingPeaks software. This course is available with English and Spanish subtitles.

TrainingPeaks Essentials

Start getting more out of TrainingPeaksDive into TrainingPeaks and learn everything from how to setup your Coach and Athlete accounts, build and plan workouts efficiently, analyze workout data, and get started with training metrics.By the end of the course you will be ready to use TrainingPeaks more effectively, saving you time and ultimately empowering you to grow your coaching business. Whether you have been using TrainingPeaks for years or are just starting, this course will teach you best practices that are useful to coaches at any experience level.Earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs)Complete the course and assessments to earn CEUs and make progress toward TrainingPeaks Certification.USA Cycling - 1 CEUUSA Triathlon Institutional CEUs - 3

Turning PRs and Podiums into 400% Growth: A Q&A with Natasha Van Der Merwe

The founder of NVDM Coaching, Natasha Van Der Merwe, has led one of the fastest-growing coaching organizations in endurance sports. Her athletes had a 100% PR rate at the 2022 IRONMAN-Texas and set a new business record for podium appearances in the last year.

2019 Endurance Coaching Summit

Don't miss a thing from the 2019 Endurance Coaching Summit. Every year, the brightest minds in endurance sports gather to discuss the latest in endurance training techniques, nutrition, and business strategies. 2019 will be no different as coaches from across the world will gather in Boulder, Colorado for the 2019 Endurance Coaching Summit. ECS Online is a collection of the best information from the Summit, including videos and slides from almost every session. More than 200 coaches will come to network, learn business strategy from industry experts, and gain valuable insights into science-based coaching. Don't miss out - register for the online version now! Attendees will hear from endurance training experts leading the field such as Stacy Sims, Alex Hutchinson, and many more. What you will learn Business strategies Explore topics about building your coaching business with roundtable discussions about the future of coaching. The latest in coaching Learn from expert coaching panels with presentations dedicated to science-based coaching strategies. Roundtable discussions Hear from a collection of the best minds in endurance sports as they discuss important coaching topics.

Introduction to Heart Rate Variability

Stop overtraining with heart rate variability. Overtraining leads to injury, illness and diminished performance. The body can endure only so much continual physical stress before it begins to break down. So how do you know what to train and when to rest? The answer is heart rate variability (HRV). This online course will cover the important principles of balancing training and other life stressors with recovery to maximize the adaptive response necessary for the body to get stronger. It will explain what HRV is, how it is measured, and how it should be used in order to time your intensive sessions to take advantage of the body’s ability to adapt. Research showing the effectiveness of training with HRV will be complemented with case studies that show what to look for in your data to get consistently good performances while remaining healthy. Earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Complete the course and assessments to earn CEUs and make progress toward TrainingPeaks Certification. USA Cycling - 2 CEUs Meet your instructor Simon Wegerif is an entrepreneur, inventor and biomedical engineer. He was previously an executive with Philips Electronics in the UK and Silicon Valley. Simon is a competitive cyclist and has also completed a number of triathlons including Ironman distance. He created ithlete, the leading, scientifically founded HRV app in 2009 after identifying an opportunity for using HRV in his own training. He is considered an expert on the topic, having read over 1000 papers and frequently consults with industry experts.

TrainingPeaks Power Certification

Use power. Improve performance. Are you getting the most out of your athletes power data? Get a solid foundation in power data and take your coaching strategy to the next level by truly understanding the information at your fingertips. With power, you will build more effective training plans for your athletes and yourself. By the end of the course, you will understand power terminology, master the TrainingPeaks interface, be able to analyze your athletes workouts, and use that information to create performance-improving plans. Once you have completed the course you will receive a Power Certification badge to use on your website, social media, and other marketing channels. What you will learn Analyze power data Learn power terminology and the skills to analyze your athletes' files. Build better training plans Use power to better understand your athletes' strengths and weaknesses. Master the technology Use the best charts and metrics to find the insights that matter while ignoring the noise. Continuing Education Earn credits towards certification with the National Governing Bodies in your sport USA Cycling - 4 CEUs

Strength Training for Triathlon

Set your athletes up for success. Strength training for triathlon is quickly becoming a mainstream method to help athletes get faster and prevent injury. Are you prepared to guide your athletes as they add strength to their training? In this course, Coach Menachem Brodie will walk you through the basic physiology used in strength programs and gets you ready to prescribe strength training in an effective and purposeful way. With over 10 years of experience helping athletes build strength the smart way, Coach Brodie is the perfect teacher to help you gain more knowledge so you have the ability to start building plans of your own. What you will learn Athlete assessment Learn how to assess your athlete's strengths and weaknesses specific to triathletes. Strength training adaptations Learn how triathletes will adapt to specific movements and exercises to develop sport-specific strength. Build training plans Learn the building blocks of a good training plan so you can begin prescribing plans for your athletes. Continuing Education Earn credits towards certification with the National Governing Bodies in your sport USA Triathlon Institutional CEUs - 7 USA Cycling - 4 CEUs National Strength Conditioning Association - 1.4 CEUs Instructors Menachem Brodie USA Triathlon Coach, Exercise Scientist, CSCS