In this episode, we talk about an epidemic that is creeping up in many gyms, losing 5+ year members from your gym. Why is this happening, who's fault is it? And most importantly of all, HOW do YOU stop it from happening? We talk about why this is happening and how to fix it - and the answer of course, start and finishes with YOU!

This is episode we have Jason Ackerman on, who I started with a LONG time ago coaching at Albany CrossFit. He does a bunch of Podcasts and is a fellow seminar staff member. He and I chat about why it is important for those that coach and have a good deal of experience to hold themselves to a higher standard and to STOP taking the easy way out on their lifestyles - since you are the example for so many, you need to actually set it! Let me know how you like the new format!

In this episode, I dive into one of my biggest pet peeves, the coaches who thinks they are better than education, feedback and humility. There there are two types of coaches; the ones who are hungry, humble and willing to do what it takes to grow, be better and nothing is below them. The other is simply an A**Hole. Take a listen and let me know what you think and let me know what you want to hear next!

In this episode, we dive into my reading list that I have accumulated over the last 5 years or so! I give some brief thoughts, reviews and recommendations on each book. I also talk about my "reading rules" and how I try to challenge myself with the books that I am reading! Reading list below!

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I get this type of question a TON...

"What is the most important attribute a CrossFit Coach can have?"

"What is the one piece of advice you have for a new CrossFit Coach?"

In Summary "What is the ONE thing to tell me that will help me the most in my coaching journey"

I dive into my answer and how it has changed over the years and why it has changed. I love how much people care about their craft so they want to get better, I hope this Soap Box helps a little!

I have received the question for years, about programming strength and metcon at affiliates. I have changed my answer over the years but my general tone has always been the same, WHY? What are your goals, what is your purpose and why are you doing what you are doing. I break down where and how I think this trend started and my thoughts on why it is misguided. Let me know your thoughts! 

In the 3rd Episode of the Soap Box Paul Tremblay join the SB and we talk his history, how he got started in CrossFit, Business advice pet peeves as well as what is the best way to get someone off the streets and into your CrossFit gym is the best option an On Ramp, 1:1 or the Deep end method? We dive into all the mistakes we have made and what our learnings have led us to!