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Should I Become a Coach? What It Actually Takes

Should I Become a Coach? What It Actually Takes

Update: 2026-02-27
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"Should I become a coach?"

In this episode of Mondays with Matt, Matt Reynolds explains what it actually takes to build a strength coaching career — and why loving lifting isn't enough.

From obsessive lifter to high school strength coach to gym owner to CEO, Matt breaks down the real path into coaching: reps, pattern recognition, serious training, and service.

If you're considering becoming a coach, this episode will help you answer the real question — not "Can I?" but "Am I willing?"

In this episode:

  • Why coaching is a skill trade, not a vibe

  • Why you must train seriously to coach

  • Why every coach needs a coach

  • Why reps matter more than readiness

  • How to know if you actually enjoy coaching — not just lifting

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Should I Become a Coach? What It Actually Takes

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