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Coaching endurance athletes is an art, a science, and a craft.

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10 // Coaching Junior Athletes

Young athletes need coaches to know more than just skill and execution of sport. Top coaches share what they’ve learned about developing juniors.

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The Making of a Triathlon World Champion

What’s the story behind the rise and development of Olympic champion Kristian Blummenfelt—and what can other coaches learn from it? His coach Arild Tveiten shares his insight with Joe Friel.

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9 // Coaching Endurance Athletes

Endurance coaching can be as rewarding as it is challenging, yet knowing how best to tackle those testing times can help make the success stories all the sweeter. In this latest module, we lift the lid on some of the minutiae of endurance coaching.

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Dealing with Problematic Athletes

It can be challenging when athletes aren’t compliant or lack motivation, but it can also be a great opportunity for change or growth.

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Finding Success as a Coach

Coaching isn’t always easy, but when those moments of success come, the rewards are often deep and meaningful.

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The Power of Finding Your Why

Knowing what energizes you as a coach will cultivate performance. It also creates bandwidth for situations where energy and outcome are not yet dialed.

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Where to Draw the Line

The lines between life and sport can quickly blur. Difficult issues like weight loss or obsessive behavior can lead to big problems for coaches.

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Balancing Athlete Data and Devices

The options for data and devices are endless and some athletes need their coach to intervene. Coaches Ryan Kohler and Alison Freeman describe the metrics that matter most.