The Strength Coach Podcast

← The Strength Coach Podcast8 oct. · 41 min

The Secret to Better Coaching: Learning from Every Perspective with Mike Boyle

The Secret to Better Coaching: Learning from Every Perspective with Mike Boyle8 oct.41 min

<p>Are you ready to challenge your coaching biases and level up your fitness business? </p><p><br></p><p>In episode 453 of the <strong>Strength Coach Podcast</strong>, host <strong>Anthony Renna</strong> sits down with industry legend<strong> Mike Boyle</strong> to discuss the evolving landscape of strength and conditioning. From the halls of Springfield College to the business-heavy Alloy Summit, this episode covers everything from functional anatomy to the psychology of pricing.</p><p><br></p><p>————————————————————————————————</p><p><strong>BROUGHT TO YOU BY PERFORMBETTER.COM </strong></p><p>Check out the <strong>Latest Sale </strong>at Perform Better- Up to 50% off select items!!</p><p><a href="https://www.PerformBetter.com"><strong>https://www.PerformBetter.com </strong></a></p><p>————————————————————————————————</p><p><br></p><p>We kick things off with a deep dive into the business side of fitness. <strong>Mark Fisher</strong> joins the show for the <strong>Business for Unicorns Fitness Business Power Play</strong> segment focused on the often-emotional topic of pricing. He shares specific revenue benchmarks for different training models and introduces the Raise Your Rates Playbook to help gym owners charge what they are worth.</p><p><br></p><p>The heart of the episode features Coach Mike Boyle reflecting on his recent speaking engagements. Mike addresses the persistent pushback against unilateral training and explains why a deep understanding of functional anatomy is non-negotiable for modern coaches. </p><p>He shares insights on how the quadriceps and hamstrings actually function during athletic movement versus how they are taught in textbooks. We also explore the importance of being an intentional listener, even when you disagree with the source, to foster professional growth and better coaching results.</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you are interested in the technical side of sprinting and plyometrics or the operational side of running a small group personal training facility, there is something here for every fitness professional. Learn why admitting you were wrong is a coaching superpower and how to build a coaching tree that lasts for decades.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Want to build a fitness business that creates more income, impact, and freedom?</strong><br></p><p>Here are some <strong>FREE biz-building resources</strong> from our friends at <strong>Business for Unicorns</strong> (<a href="https://businessforunicorns.com/"><u>https://bu