128: Roundtable on coaching beginner athletes versus veteran athletes
b"In today\\u2019s episode, we\\u2019ve assembled a fantastic group of coaches to discuss the differences, similarities, nuances, and challenges of coaching beginner athletes versus veteran amateurs.\\xa0\\nThis episode is filled with myriad topics, all related to the coach-athlete relationship. And it starts by defining some terms. What constitutes a beginner, and a veteran? Can you be a beginner if you\\u2019ve ridden for 10 years but don\\u2019t know much about how to train? We\\u2019ll discuss.\\xa0\\nWhat should beginners focus on most? What should veterans focus on most? How does a good coach most effectively work to identify each athlete\\u2019s needs?\\xa0\\nHow can an athlete get the most out of working with a coach, and how does that differ if you\\u2019re a beginner or a veteran? These questions and so many more, today on Fast Talk.\\xa0\\nOur guest coaches today include Grant Holicky, someone you\\u2019ve heard many times before on Fast Talk; former pro triathlete and XTERRA world champion turned coach, Melanie McQuaid, who appeared in episode 99; and Ryan Kohler.\\xa0\\xa0\\nRyan is the former manager of the University of Colorado Sports Medicine and Performance Center and\\u2014exciting news here\\u2014the new Head Coach here at Fast Labs. With Ryan on board, we have exciting things coming, so don\\u2019t miss it \\u2013 get our email newsletter by signing up at fastlabs.com. You\\u2019ll be first to know what Coach Kohler is up to.\\xa0\\nNow, get ready to roundtable, let's make you fast!\\xa0\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices"