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THREE Coaching Options for 2007
This is usually the busiest time of the year for us here at D3 Multisport. Starting in early August, the emails start rolling in, with athletes inquiring about coaching slots for 2007. Now that we have a full menu of services, we can offer athletes just about everything they need and they know where to come for all their coaching needs. OPTION 1: This year I have added some training plan options for the self coached athletes. I have taken my "Sport Rotation" article and created some ‘focused’ training plans. How can you expect to get better at one sport while you are trying to balance all three? You can’t. But you can learn to work on your weaker sport for a period of time and learn to train like a ‘sport specific’ athlete. Are you a weak swimmer? Try out our ‘8 Week Swim Focus’ plan. Does your cycling need a jump start? Try out our ‘8 Week Bike Focus’ plan. How about running – are you looking to get that improvement on the run? Try out our ‘8 Week Run Focus’ plan. You can find all these great plans and more here: Training Plans - and IF you buy a plan before next Monday, the 30th, you can use the code ‘d3newsletter’ you’ll get $10 off. This is only good through 10/30/06. These plans will link to Sprint, Olympic, Half Iron, and Ironman plans and they plans should be done by the end of November. In addition, if you are looking to only ‘maintain’ fitness in the winter for all three sports we have ‘Winter Maintenance Plans’ based on the number of hours you have to work out per week. We have 3-7 hour per week plans, 7-11 hours per week, and 11-15 hours per week. There is an option for everyone based on your time constraints and ability. Please email me if you have any questions. Remember that the discount is only good through 10/30/06. Buy Now: Training Plans. OPTION 2: Taking the training plans one step further, we are now creating 12 week plans for athletes who may need something more customized than a plan and need some coach feedback as well. We call this ‘Quarterly Coaching’ plans and they are quite popular so far and I have had a lot of great feedback on them. Quarterly Coaching: Customized plan, built around your schedule and races! $125/month - requires 3 months payment in advance and $100 set up fee. Plans are sent out in 3 month blocks, no changes will be made, and feedback is limited to 1x per month via email. Additional consulting is available on a per hour basis. This is the PERFECT option if you are looking for a plan with some periodic feedback. Here is what Bronze Medalist (F 35-39) Steph Popelar had to say about the Quarterly Coaching Package:
"Undoubtedly, my triathlon placements over the past few years are directly attributed to the training plans authored by Mike Ricci of D3 Multisport, Inc. My first experience of his knowledge was with the training plan he wrote for Team USA in 2004. I also followed the 2005 plan. I realized tremendous benefits and solicited a personalized training plan from Mike in 2006. Mike prepared a specialized 12-week training plan that was the catalyst for my season in 2006. I absolutely believe in his theories and organization of training workloads. These plans helped me achieve a Bronze Medal finish in my age group at the ITU World’s Triathlon Championship in Lausanne, Switzerland on Sept 2, 2006. His products have proven successful for me, just like many others who thrive from his efforts. Thanks Mike! I’ll be calling again."
Option 3: One-on-One Coaching: Our rates are listed here along with our experienced group of coaches: One-on-One Coaching. Lastly, If you are looking for a coach for 2006, check out the article below on “How to choose a Coach” – there should be some helpful hints in there to let you know what you should be looking for. Just as a reminder: All D3 Multisport, Inc. Coaches are USA Triathlon Certified and have raced at a high level, so they know how what it takes to improve. Like we say around the office, “We’ve already made those silly mistakes in training and racing, and our goal is make you don’t make the same ones.” Make 2007 your best season and get on board with the best coaches in the industry – learn how to train smart, race faster, and get the most of your training time! If need more reassurance, check out our testimonials page: Testimonials. D3 Multisport List of Services 2006-2007 |
Benefits of Hiring a Coach What you should look for, and what to expect One effective way to stay motivated and to develop a solid training plan is to have a coach. A coach will hold you accountable for your workouts. All of the Olympic Medalists have coaches, as do the top pro triathletes. Is it just a coincidence that they all have coaches? Of course not, they need guidance, support, and direction. They want to know when to go hard, when to go easy and when to take time off. Why should age group triathletes be any different? Having a coach can benefit all of us. I hear many triathletes say, “I don’t want someone telling me what to do” or “What if I don’t like the workouts?” or “What if we don’t get along?” These are important questions to ask as you interview your coach. Each coach has his/her own style; his/her own philosophy and motivational techniques. You communicate with your coach, which workouts you like, which workouts you don’t like. You explain to them your time constraints and goals. It’s their job to take all the pieces of the puzzle and make them fit together. Instead of blowing off that important bike workout because you made another commitment, your coach should re-adjust your schedule so you won’t miss the important workouts. Your coach will know what workouts to emphasize, when to push you, when to back you off. You should be able to build a good rapport with your coach. He/She should be trusted and come with a solid endorsement from other triathletes. Make sure your coach isn’t just churning out programs to athletes of all abilities. You want your program tailored to you.
What you should look for in a coach. Here are some important factors in selecting a coach:
There is a plethora of coaches available to you. Do your research, ask questions and select the right coach for you. Follow the plan. Don’t expect it to work if you keep adjusting the schedule or if you keep skipping your long bike rides. You need to work with the plan that you and your coach have designed. I hope you find a coach that fits your needs, do the workouts given to you and go faster next year! You may not win Ironman, but you can have your best year ever! Michael Ricci is a USAT certified coach. He can be reached for personal coaching at mike@d3multisport.com.
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