Whiteboard Coaching Briefs Should Boost the Value of Your Group Classes
Written by Kirsten Ahrendt
One of the critical concepts we cover in the Invictus University curriculum is “creating a culture of customization”. This is … Read More
What Does it Take to Be a Good Coach?
Video by Kirsten Ahrendt and Bryce Smith
What exactly does it mean to be a good coach? There are a few things…
A holistic understanding of … Read More
Keystone Concepts of Invictus Coaching
Video by Kirsten Ahrendt
It’s time to develop coaches and gym-owners with a holistic understanding of and commitment to individualize the group coaching model in order to simultaneously serve individuals … Read More
Excellent Coaches Make Decisions that Pull ‘Double Duty’
Written by Kirsten Ahrendt
The best coaches make things look effortless – their classes somehow accomplish learning and training simultaneously, balance structure with elements of freedom and … Read More
The Art of Being an Adaptable Coach
Written by Nichole Kribs
Everyone appreciates an adaptable person; someone who isn’t stuck in their way and who can easily adjust to changing circumstances. This is a quality … Read More
What I learned in Invictus University
Written by Kisha Wilson
After running my own CrossFit gym for nine years, I was well accustomed to “scaling and modifying” workouts to meet members’ needs but I have … Read More
Coaching Language That Matters: Customizing vs Scaling
Video by Kirsten Ahrendt & Fritz Nugent
Customizations can be progressive, regressive, and substitutes. We’ve opted to use the term “customizing” over “scaling” with Invictus members because “scaling” … Read More
Group Coaching facilities and instructors have the highest potential to influence individual and communal health. To do so, we must evolve our coaching approach and go “beyond the whiteboard”. Learn more about what that … Read More
What is Customizing?
Written by Kirsten Ahrendt
A big part of Invictus-style of coaching and programming is the level of agency and freedom to personalize that we encourage our members to have – maybe … Read More
Conversation with a Member: Customization for Optimization
Interview by Fritz Nugent
I texted a member (let’s call him KB) this morning to check in. KB has been an Invictus member for many years. He is … Read More
Coaching the “It’s Been A While” Client
Written by TJ O’Brien
“I’m getting back into the swing of things, but it’s been a while…”
If a client tells you this, pay very close attention. Because … Read More
Tips for Coaches: Splitting Your Class into Groups
Written by TJ O’Brien
As a coach, the seemingly simple act of splitting your group into two can sometimes turn into a bit of an awkward social … Read More
Using Music to Your Advantage While Coaching
Written by TJ O’Brien
If you are a CrossFit coach, you work in a very loud place. It’s not every job in which you have to project over … Read More
5 Principles to Follow When Returning to Training After Significant Time Off
Written by Kirsten Ahrendt
True story – I took a 4-week training hiatus.
I exercised Zero. Zilch.
I have no regrets. Zero. Zilch.… Read More