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How do I pick a good coach?
How do I pick a good coach?

The right coach makes all the difference so Coach.io helps figure that out.

Mike Lantz avatar
Written by Mike Lantz
Updated over a week ago

There are basically 4 criteria to consider:

  • The coache's area of expertise. 

  • The coache's  fee rate.

  • The ratings or "like votes" their answers get.

  • Their style.

Area of expertise

This is pretty straightforward. You don't hire a hockey coach to teach you golf. Unless you happen to be me and then it wouldn't matter for golf.  

Fee/Rate

Consider your budget for coaching. Go with a coach who fits your style of learning, but don't spend more than you can hoping that a coach who charges more will teach you more at a faster rate. Learning and coaching just don't work that way. As well, if you're worried about the rate, you won't be focused on the learning.

Answer ratings/like votes

It's the most obvious indicator of the effectiveness of any given answer and the knowledge of a coach and his/her ability to convey that knowledge effectively.

Coach's style 

There's more to a good coach than just being mega-smart and super experienced. There is also the important matter of their style or "bedside" manor. Read their answers to others, ask some of your own -- that way you'll really get an idea if they are the right coach to work with.

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