# Coaching aspirations

**URL:** <https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/coaching-aspirations/13154>\
**Category:** Training Q&A \[Moderated\]\
**Created:** [January 19, 2023, 6:05pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/coaching-aspirations/13154 "2023-01-19T18:05:33Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 5\
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**Author:** ![JCalvin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/85f322/32.png) [@JCalvin](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/JCalvin)\
**Post date:** [January 19, 2023, 6:05pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/coaching-aspirations/13154/1 "2023-01-19T18:05:33Z")

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Is emerging strategies a good place to start for aspiring coaches with lots of lifting experience and no coaching experience?

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**Author:** ![Jordan\_Feigenbaum](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.barbellmedicine.com/jordan_feigenbaum/32/1315_2.png) [@Jordan\_Feigenbaum](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Jordan_Feigenbaum)\
**Post date:** [January 21, 2023, 3:37pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/coaching-aspirations/13154/2 "2023-01-21T15:37:48Z")

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> [@JCalvin](#):
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> Is emerging strategies a good place to start for aspiring coaches with lots of lifting experience and no coaching experience?

I’m not familiar with emerging strategies as a teaching tool to become a better coach. If you want to coach, you need to coach people in person. There’s no replacement for that.

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**Author:** ![JCalvin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/85f322/32.png) [@JCalvin](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/JCalvin)\
**Post date:** [January 21, 2023, 4:02pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/coaching-aspirations/13154/3 "2023-01-21T16:02:12Z")

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Is there any worthwhile credential in your opinion for aspiring coaches? I have a real job, I’ve just always wanted to coach simply for the love of strength training. I don’t need to make money. I’d also like to be better equipped at helping my kids with gpp for their athletic endeavors. Where would you start on a journey to becoming a part time coach?

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**Author:** ![JCalvin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/85f322/32.png) [@JCalvin](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/JCalvin)\
**Post date:** [January 21, 2023, 6:28pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/coaching-aspirations/13154/4 "2023-01-21T18:28:49Z")

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Like what would you do if you knew what you know now pre Jordan’s corner days.

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**Author:** ![Jordan\_Feigenbaum](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.barbellmedicine.com/jordan_feigenbaum/32/1315_2.png) [@Jordan\_Feigenbaum](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Jordan_Feigenbaum)\
**Post date:** [January 22, 2023, 4:14pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/coaching-aspirations/13154/5 "2023-01-22T16:14:14Z")

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> [@JCalvin](#):
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> Is there any worthwhile credential in your opinion for aspiring coaches? I have a real job, I’ve just always wanted to coach simply for the love of strength training. I don’t need to make money. I’d also like to be better equipped at helping my kids with gpp for their athletic endeavors. Where would you start on a journey to becoming a part time coach?

I do not think there are any certifications that make you a good strength coach. Some of the source material is necessary for the fund of knowledge needed to be a good strength coach, for sure.

This podcast/video may be helpful:

[![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/uploads/barbellmedicine/original/2X/e/ec9ed4e2c171170b12cef955702ad422fae14476.jpeg "How to Become a GREAT Strength Coach (No Certification Needed)") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8m-YxM-ByA)