guidelines for our success working with women athletes
Be supported as a person as well as a performer.
The things and people in your life are what makes you who you are and the athlete that you are; and want to become. They aren't going anywhere and I want them to grow as well as your fitness and strength!
Coaching is to be a joint endeavor
We are in this together. Neither one of us can make you faster by ourselves. We are two ships sailing in the same direction. (get it...joint endeavor --->) But seriously, let's make sure you understand the "why" of the training as well as the "do it dammit" of the training.
Only positive communication
Yelling is not a thing. I am no cheerleader by far and sure, positive communication in general is not my strongpoint. But remember that "thoughts impact behavior".
Recognize the salience of gender within the relationship
I am a boy, you are a girl; and that is the monkey in the room. But I am the lucky boy already in that I have Julie in my life. I will never ask you out, it is unethical, impolite and most importantly: bad for business. Let's make you fast, first and foremost.