Experience, Skills, and Personality Traits
Several years' experience as an intern, volunteer, or part-time employee with a collegiate or professional sports program, or with a self-employed strength and conditioning coach, is recommended.
Coaches must be experts regarding weight training, conditioning, nutrition, and exercise. They must also be strong communicators in order to effectively educate athletes regarding the benefits of weight training and conditioning, as well as communicate with other coaching professionals regarding the performance and conditioning of athletes. Coaches must be willing to work long hours when their teams compete, and be willing to learn about new strength and conditioning techniques throughout their careers.
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