COACHING LEVELS

The Most Skilled and Best Paid Coaches in the Industry

Apprentice

• Limited or no experience with Starting Strength
• Plays a supporting role in group training sessions
• Read more about Apprenticeship, here

Coach

• Ready for the platform exam or is already an SSC
• Can get anyone moving in line with Starting Strength model
• Leads group training sessions

Head Coach

• Is a Certified Starting Strength Coach
• Leads group training sessions
• Leads Coach development
• Leads member retention

THE PROCESS

How to Become a Coach at a Starting Strength Gym

Learn

Read Starting Strength Basic Barbell Training and Practical Programming. Twice.

Train

Start your Novice Linear Progression, even if you have lifting experience.

Coach

Gain hands-on experience by coaching friends, family, and anyone that will let you.

Study

Enroll in the Coach Prep Course and follow the learning curriculum.

Contact Us

Committed coaches are assigned to a recruiter for assistance with job placement.

STRONGER IS BETTER

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The Most Skilled and Best Paid Coaches in the Industry

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