
Coaching Rules
A How-to Manual for a Successful Career in Strength and Fitness
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Brendon Rearick
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Brendon Rearick
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Unlike your predecessors, it’s now possible to retire from a long and successful career as a strength and conditioning coach, personal trainer or group fitness instructor. These professions have earned the respect of other fields and are now collectively considered a legitimate career path. Being a trainer or coach is no longer viewed as just a hobby.
With all of the available training information, you’d think there’d be more about the how-tos of coaching. There are countless books on theory, access to thousands of research papers and you can attend a continuing education event every weekend, but who’s teaching you how to be a coach?
Coaching Rules covers the six biggest obstacles you’ll face when pursuing success in the strength and fitness profession: complacency, egotism, poor communication, lack of connection, overcomplication and client attrition.
To a young coach, this book will be a sturdy platform to begin your new career. The seasoned coach will find subtle reminders, fresh perspectives and reassurance that you’re not alone.
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- Nick Remy
- 12-21-20
Trainer/Strength Coach Bible
Brendon has made such a positive impact on my career as a personal trainer. I had already been a personal trainer for a decade when I met Brendon. I thought I knew it all but it turns out I knew almost nothing. Since meeting Brendon I feel like I have digested decades of knowledge in only a few short years. A lot of the knowledge he taught me is boiled down and streamlined in this book. I wish I had this book when I first started my career. This is a must for any new trainer or strength coach. It’s also a must for anyone that has been in the business for sometime and thinks they know it all, like I did. If you want to level up in the fitness industry, LISTEN TO THIS BOOK.
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- Brendan C.
- 01-30-21
Excellent Read for All Coaches
Just finished Coaching Rules by Brendon Rearick. Really well done.
I've been coaching youth sports for 21 years and regret I hadn't read (or listened to, as it may be) more books about coaching before the last few years. I now find myself more prepared, deliberate and thoughtful. That is the main reason I wanted to read this book. Not to become a strength coach but I hoped that most of the book would apply to all types of coaching and it didn't disappoint. As a pleasant unexpected outcome, I found myself with a deeper understanding of my MBSC experiences and relationships over the years since I started training there with a young enthusiastic strength coach Brendon Rearick.
Brendon has prepared this book in such an organized and articulate manner. It includes many great thoughts, rules, & quotes with the explanations behind them and ways to implement them in your coaching. I think this book would be an asset to any coach looking to further their methods, techniques and toolbox.
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- Anonymous User
- 02-05-21
Phenomenal read
I received a copy of this Audio book through a contest on Twitter. Super happy I was able to win! The book was a phenomenal read. Very easy to follow along and apply every day. Being a trainer is more than just exercises. It’s about being a great person that the client will enjoy being around. Great job Brendon! And kudos to everyone at MBSC!
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- Dwayne Walter
- 03-24-21
A FITNESS COACH MUST READ❗️
I have been in the fitness industry since 2005 and over those many years have put together a list of books and articles that I re-read annually. Some even biannually. This book is definitely going in there. This book should be required reading during ever CPT and all other movements certification programs! Brendon, thank you! -Coach Dwayne Walter, CPT, BCS, Pn1
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- JD
- 01-26-21
Invaluable read for all coaches
Thoughtful, intelligent, and well organized guide to the art of coaching. You’ll take away many action items and valuable practices for your business.
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