Ask The Coach - Do You Want To Compete?

Why do we train? For some it’s about confidence, for others it’s about finding their limits and for an increasing number of people, it’s about stepping on stage.

- Coach John Berry

I’m going to outline the things you need to know about undergoing a contest prep!

WHAT IT TAKES

The first thing you need to be aware of is what it takes. Competing is something that requires extreme dedication, a slightly selfish mindset and the ability to work under pressure.

During my time working as a coach, I would say that around 25% of people who decide to compete don’t make it show day. Some struggle with their diet. Some struggle to put the time in with work and family commitments, and for a few, when the day finally arrives, they are too mentally drained to find it in themselves to step on stage. It takes a certain type of person to go the full distance.

Competing is a lot of work, but for some reason many of us love it. Chasing perfection never comes easy, but once you make it through the journey, the effort is always worth it.

With that in mind, if you think you’ve got what it takes- let’s begin your journey.

STEP 1: FIND A COACH

There are lots of online coaches, some very good, some not so. Do some research and shop around. You and your coach must click because over a period of months they will become your biggest support and you need to be on the same page before the journey starts.

STEP 2: CONDITION CHECK