How To Be a Good Open Coach: Know Your Athletes

March 7, 2021 by
Courtesy of Kay Wiese

Every year, the Open pushes athletes to their limits and tests the very outer edges of their fitness. It’s a time to prove your fitness and bring yourself outside of your comfort zone. But it’s also important to recognize that the Open doesn’t just push athletes beyond their comfort zones. Every year, the Open takes the average CrossFit coach and pushes them to guide their athletes through some of the most challenging workouts they’ll face this year. 

If you plan on coaching during the Open, you’ll need to level-up your coaching game. We asked 3 elite coaches for their biggest pieces of advice on coaching athletes during the Open.

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