Subject: RE: Coaching costs Coaching costs vary dramatically based on the amount of interaction with the coach and the knowledge and experience of the coach. Be careful shopping by price. Coaches charge as much as they can and less expensive coaches don't charge less for humanitarian reasons.
A coach is only as good as his/her client results, but be careful putting too much emphasis on one athlete. A very talented, hardworking athlete can do pretty well without the best coaching. Dave Z's coach may be fantastic, but if he/she is there will be a string of successful clients, not just one standout. Also be careful giving a coach too much credibility for his/her own results. I've won some big races, but I coach with my brain, not my legs. Shaquille O'Neal can't coach you to be 7 feet tall.
Top coaches generally charge $300 to $500 per month for programs that give a lot of interaction. My company has three levels of coaching, with rates varied based on how much you need from the coach. If you like, go to www.Fitness-Concepts.com for a comparison. |