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7 Articles to Help You Choose a Good Coach

You've heard you need to choose a good coach to get better in your discipline. How do you tell a good coach from a mediocre one? Here are 7 articles to help you out.

Mindith Rahmat

Written by Mindith Rahmat Last updated on January 19, 2013

You’ve heard you need to choose a good coach to get better in your discipline. But how do you tell a good coach from a mediocre one? Here are 7 articles to help you find the best coach possible in a number of different disciplines.

You’ve heard you need to choose a good coach to get better in your discipline. But how do you tell a good coach from a mediocre one? Here are 7 articles to help you find the best coach possible in a number of different disciplines.

How to Choose the Right Weightlifting Coach For You (Bob Takano)

As Olympic weightlifting becomes more popular, you might want to seek out a specialized coach. But how do you pick a good coach? What should you look for? Here are some tips.

How to Choose the Right Baseball Coach For You (Logan Gelbrich)

Having been a college and professional baseball player, I’m going to share some of my experiences and insights with you when it comes to finding the right baseball coach.

How to Choose the Right Doula (Birth Coach) For You (Lindsey Mathews)

You know you want a doula with you at childbirth or during the postpartum period, but you don’t know how to find one or choose one. Here are my tips for choosing the perfect doula for you.

What You Need to Know to Choose a Personal Trainer (Jonathan Precel)

Choosing a personal trainer can be daunting. How do you find a good one? Veteran coach Jonathan explains the five qualities a personal trainer needs to have before you trust them with your health.

How to Choose the Right BJJ Coach For You (Valerie Worthington)

BJJ and grappling schools are popping up everywhere. Do you know how to figure out which is a good one? And which coach is right for you? Read on for the criteria you need to make your decision.

How to Choose the Right Nutrition Coach For You (Peter Curcio)

Getting your diet on track doesn’t have to be a daunting task. Read on to learn how to discern a good nutrition coach and how to pick the right one for your goals.

How to Choose the Right Little Kids Coach For You (Nicole Crawford)

Having young children has clued me in to the importance of finding a good coach. Although athletics might not be as serious at this age, your child’s coach makes a tremendous impression.

Mindith Rahmat

About Mindith Rahmat

Mindith is a born mover. She has spent her life exploring various athletic disciplines, starting with ballet and modern dance from an early age. She went on to become a E-RYT 500 certified yoga therapist and teacher and discovered CrossFit after the birth of her daughter.

Mindith coached CrossFit at a number of boxes near her home in Southern California, which lead to her involvement in Russian kettlebells and Olympic weightlifting. She has coached a wide variety of populations and cares deeply for women’s health, specializing in pregnancy and postpartum fitness. She is currently studying the principles of Natural Movement and Kettlebell Sport, and is working to complete an additional teacher training in the Taoist art of Yin Yoga with Master Paulie Zink.

Mindith founded Breaking Muscle in 2011. Over 5 million people a month have visited the site, hundreds of thousands of them follow Breaking Muscle on social media, nearly 2,000 coaches have written or appeared on its pages, and there are thousands of free, fully-formed training plans freely available. Breaking Muscle has won numerous awards in the industry and is recognized for pioneering new approaches to fitness and coaching techniques. In 2021, Breaking Muscle was acquired by Barbend. Mindith continues to devote time to her kids, pursue her doctorate in psychology, do research, and teach.

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