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In a Perfect World: How Fitness Professionals Would Actually Listen
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What if fitness professionals led with curiosity, empathy, and collaboration instead of ego? Here’s how health and fitness could look if experts valued lived experience—especially for underrepresented athletes.
The Hidden Truths of Coaching: What No Certification Prepares You For
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Discover the deeper truths of becoming a running coach. Learn about emotional labor, communication skills, boundaries, self-doubt, and the real human work behind coaching successful athletes.
Spotting Red Flags in Coaching: What Every Athlete Should Know
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Not all coaches are created equal. Coach Croft shares how to spot red flags in coaching—from rigid methods to outdated advice—and what real, evidence-based, athlete-centered coaching should look like.