Endurance Unlimited Season 3, Ep. 5 Becoming a Coach Educator with Shelly O'Brien
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Mar 30, 2021 AI Snips
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How Triathlon Found Her
- Shelly transitioned from running and riding horses into multi-sport after friends convinced her to try cycling and triathlon.
- Her first triathlon in Corpus Christi hooked her despite open-water and bike-to-run surprises.
From Personal Trainer To Coach Educator
- Shelly began coaching seriously in 1998 after working as a personal trainer since 1990.
- She progressed into teaching USA Triathlon certification clinics and still teaches periodization.
Scale Impact By Mentoring Coaches
- Mentor aspiring coaches and encourage them to gain sport-specific certifications like track or swim to expand expertise.
- Use mentoring to scale impact when you cannot personally coach every athlete.