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John Izzo · 01-13-2009, 07:22 AM

It sounds like its a case of complacency on his part. He is comfortable in his position and eliciting just "satisfactory" results from the athletes. Seems like the type of guy that comes in and does "just enough" and collects his paycheck. Man, come performance review time, this guy would get a talking from me.

And as you say, if he is "in good" with the boss, I don't see anything changing unless you really step it up and show him AND prove to him, that you said methods are better.

I suggest you ask to split your athletes in 2 groups. You ask to be in charge of one and he is in charge of the other. Convince him it is time effecient, and better for teh athletes to be sin smaller groups (2:1).

Then, use YOUR training tactics and show him that your group has progressed alot faster and stronger than his. This may open him up to your philosohy and vigor. If not, get in good with the boss, or work on your resume.

01-13-2009, 07:22 AM	#6 (permalink)
John Izzo Trainer.Author.Lifter. Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Hartford, CT Posts: 1,233	It sounds like its a case of complacency on his part. He is comfortable in his position and eliciting just "satisfactory" results from the athletes. Seems like the type of guy that comes in and does "just enough" and collects his paycheck. Man, come performance review time, this guy would get a talking from me. And as you say, if he is "in good" with the boss, I don't see anything changing unless you really step it up and show him AND prove to him, that you said methods are better. I suggest you ask to split your athletes in 2 groups. You ask to be in charge of one and he is in charge of the other. Convince him it is time effecient, and better for teh athletes to be sin smaller groups (2:1). Then, use YOUR training tactics and show him that your group has progressed alot faster and stronger than his. This may open him up to your philosohy and vigor. If not, get in good with the boss, or work on your resume. __________________ John Izzo, NASM-CPT, PES www.IZZOSTRENGTHtraining.com \| Blog: "A Day in the Life of a Personal Trainer" : Aspiring or Entry Level Trainers: Find out what the secret skills of personal training are and see if you have them!