Sports performance training: a guide for pros

What customers ask, how to win the job, and what to put on your profile.

Offering sports performance training

Athletes and parents want results without injury. Show how you tie drills to the sport and season.

What customers ask

  • Do you train my sport?
  • How do you train kids safely?
  • How often?
  • How do you test?
  • What about the season?

How to win the job

  • Ask about sport, position and injuries first.
  • Test speed or jump to set a baseline.
  • Explain how you plan around the season.
  • Share certifications and CPR.
  • Put sessions and cancellation terms in writing.
  • Show athlete progress with permission.

What to put on your profile

  • Sports you train
  • Certifications
  • Facility photos
  • Sample session
  • Testing methods

Follow-up that helps the customer

  • Offer an off-season plan
  • Offer a team session
  • Share a warm up routine

Licenses and permits

This coaching is not usually licensed, but check your state and local rules on business registration, and hold current first aid and CPR training and liability insurance. Do not diagnose injuries or give medical advice.

Questions

Can I promise scholarships?

No. Recruiting depends on many factors outside your training.

What if an athlete is injured?

Stop the session, give first aid and suggest a doctor visit before they return.

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