Hey guys,
I’m pretty new to O lifting and I know that to have any degree of success a coach is pretty much essential. So, my question is, about how much does a cost usually cost per session?
The reason I’m asking is that I have an offer with a coach i’ve worked with before and this time we’re going to work on a per session rate. Usually one session a week to correct and modify technical flaws and the likes.
Any input is greatly appreciated,
A.G.R de Georgia
Too many factors to give a general price. Some coaches charge per session, others incorporate into their gym fee, other places are non-profit, etc.
Where in GA are you?
If you are anywhere near Coffee’s Gym, go there. It’s in Marietta, GA. Lots of platforms/bars/bumper plates. I believe the owner used to Olympic lift, or something like that… I do know some people who go there know proper technique.
I’m about an hour North of Atlanta. A small town called Dahlonega, in Lumpkin County.
I understand your response. Let’s see if we can narrow down to a general price…
The sessions will be ~2-3 hours long, only once a week, no other fee than the training, particularly technique coaching, not necessarily programming. I can program a training cycle based on what the coach says i need strength in and what to do different to emulate the effects. He’s saying $20 a session, once a week. Which I believe is a damn good deal. =)
A.G.R.
[quote]Alderslodge wrote:
I’m about an hour North of Atlanta. A small town called Dahlonega, in Lumpkin County.
I understand your response. Let’s see if we can narrow down to a general price…
The sessions will be ~2-3 hours long, only once a week, no other fee than the training, particularly technique coaching, not necessarily programming. I can program a training cycle based on what the coach says i need strength in and what to do different to emulate the effects. He’s saying $20 a session, once a week. Which I believe is a damn good deal. =)
A.G.R.[/quote]
how good the deal is depends on who the coach is.
Very true statement, Mr. Pendlay.
However, I, being the competent human being that I am, believe that he is a fine coach, although very young.
And he had a very good coach to teach him, which may mean everything or nothing. haha
A.G.R.
[quote]glenn pendlay wrote:
[quote]Alderslodge wrote:
I’m about an hour North of Atlanta. A small town called Dahlonega, in Lumpkin County.
I understand your response. Let’s see if we can narrow down to a general price…
The sessions will be ~2-3 hours long, only once a week, no other fee than the training, particularly technique coaching, not necessarily programming. I can program a training cycle based on what the coach says i need strength in and what to do different to emulate the effects. He’s saying $20 a session, once a week. Which I believe is a damn good deal. =)
A.G.R.[/quote]
how good the deal is depends on who the coach is.[/quote]
I agree with Glenn. Worst comes to worst, youre about an hour away from some really good gyms in GA (especially Coffee’s Gym in Marietta). Its pretty irrelevant though if you can swing $20 and you already believe hes a good coach…
An hour on a day with no cars. lol. I participated in a competition where a few of Coffee’s lifters participated. Yeah, I’d love to train there…
And I in no way disagree with Glenn neither.
A.G.R.
[quote]Alderslodge wrote:
An hour on a day with no cars. lol. I participated in a competition where a few of Coffee’s lifters participated. Yeah, I’d love to train there…
And I in no way disagree with Glenn neither.
A.G.R.
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If you are indeed competent to judge the worth of a coach, and I have no reason to not believe you on this point, and you believe him to be a good coach, then $20 for a 2-3 hour session, which is what I believe you said the time frame and fee was, is an embarrassment for both of you.
That is at best $10 an hour, at worst $6.66. If you were extremely competent at a job that required YEARS to get good at, would you expect that level of compensation?
Based on what you have said, I would say use the coach, and tip heavily.
glenn
Of course, I would expect a much higher level of compensation for a duty that requires thousands of hours of hands-on experience and teaching to become proficient. However, he does not coach as a profession and he is a very good friend. The price, $20 per session, is a compensation for his time that could be spent else where. Also, have no doubt that I will, at times, pay him more.
I’m glad that I’ve had the pleasure to hold a conversation with you, Glenn, being the amazing mind and coach that you are.
A.G.R.
My coach “charges” 300 dollars a year. Its written on paper but he has not ever asked me for money. I find with OL coaches, the more commited you are, the less they care about monetary gains. 90% of the time a great coach, does so out of his own love of the sport, not for money.
[quote]Invictica wrote:
My coach “charges” 300 dollars a year. Its written on paper but he has not ever asked me for money. I find with OL coaches, the more commited you are, the less they care about monetary gains. 90% of the time a great coach, does so out of his own love of the sport, not for money. [/quote]
This is of course true. However, in my opinion at least, it is a little different when you are on the team of a certain coach and he is coaching you all the time and he is listed as your official coach.
IMO, if you are getting help from someone and not recognizing him by listing him as your official coach, you definately should be rewarding him with some $$. Most OL coaches enjoy coaching, and enjoy helping people out. Most would rather help someone out for free than see a person not have the help they need. Still, seems to me t hat although possible, its not quite right to take advantage this. I mean its possible to have an expensive meal with great service and then not tip, but I dont think thats right either.
Go to USA Weightlifting web site and find a registered gym near you. OL should be free (with gym fees and donations accepted)! If he is charging you he is either a personal trainer, out of his depth, or broke. Both are very real options in this sport.