FTL Coach Member Content

Siren Seiler discusses the growth that came with detaching running from her identity.

In the third part of our eight-part video series, Siren Seiler talks about learning to let go of expectations and start over after being sidelined with another injury.

In part two of our new video series, Dr. Stephen Seiler talks with his daughter about her recovery from overtraining and injury.

We know him as a sports scientist, but he’s also a father and coach. In this eight-part video series, we see Dr. Stephen Seiler in all three roles as he talks candidly with his daughter Siren about her return to training after struggling with an eating disorder and RED-s.

A top strength coach shares her insights on how to structure strength training for endurance athletes.

Most coaches have additional expertise to offer their athletes as services, but there’s more than one way to grow your coaching business.

Coaches want to see CTL, or fitness, on the rise. But there are times in the season when CTL will go down. Joe Friel explains why this is critical.

Should strength sessions be factored into an athlete’s Training Stress Score? Joe Friel explains when and how to score cross-training.

What’s the best way to handle an athlete who has a plan of their own? Joe Friel talks about the coach-athlete dynamic and how you can use doubt to strengthen the relationship.

Good intentions can lead many coaches to give away their time for free. It’s a costly mistake that will hurt your coaching business.

How many athletes should a coach take on? Many new coaches try to build their client list quickly, but it’s easy to trade effectiveness in the rush for scale.

Learn from Joe Friel and a handful of master coaches on how to become a more versatile coach, adapting training to the needs of each athlete you work with—from novice to elite.

Watch the recording of the May 6, 2022 Quarterly Conversation featuring Mike Ricci, on the business of coaching, and Jon Tarkington, on the state of coaching education.

Coaches ask their questions during this recording of a live Q&A with coach Joe Friel. This event covered many topics including the business of coaching, motivating athletes, helping athletes reach difficult goals, and how to help athletes balance life and training.

Endurance coaches present their questions to during this recording of a live Q&A with coach Joe Friel. This event covered many topics including heart rate, power, communication, and how many athletes a coach should take on.