Team trainer?

AdamD · 11-19-2008, 04:05 PM

I'm taking the ACSM test next month, then I'm playing football (club level) for my university next season. I was thinking of playing a couple years and then perhaps trying to get hired on as their trainer. I won't be qualified enough in my opinion to help so much with rehab (not that I would't try) and I was thinking to be more of a strength and flexibility coach.

I will really appreciate any and all persons opinions on perhaps which training certs I should look towards after I get my ACSM.

Thanks!

John Izzo · 11-19-2008, 04:11 PM

Adam, if you plan on working exclusively with athletes after your college career, I suggest the CSCS. You'll already have a degree under your belt and you can contact someone in the exercise department and see when the CSCS is offered.

I will tell you this. Getting a job as a CSCS at the university level is challenging. Coaches are usually promoted from within and typically have a relationship with staff and athletic directors, and are familiar with the program. If you want to train clients, the CSCS sounds great, but really not needed to an extent. It all depends on what type of clients you want to train. Business wise, you'll probably land a job faster as a trainer than a strength coach. Personally, I feel a trainer has more leverage to make a lucrative income. It all depends on how good you are, what market you hit, and how well you promote.

AdamD · 11-19-2008, 04:31 PM

Great advice. I will of course, as a strength coach, get to help out with the team and yell "THE HARDER YA HIT< THE LESS IT HURTS!!" at everybody lol, but, haha yea perhaps I should definitely keep in mind to individually train people as well. I was thinking about advertising by playing beach volleyball and having lean muscle mass and explosive power.

Nonetheless, I will start looking into the CSCS cert time now. TY.

AdamD · 11-24-2008, 03:53 PM

Just finished my acsm workshop! IT was AWESOME. I'll be taking the test VERY soon.

John Izzo · 11-24-2008, 04:25 PM

Good job Adam. I think you wil find that you have a wider selection of options with a CPT.

kaiser S · 12-02-2008, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by John Izzo

Good job Adam. I think you wil find that you have a wider selection of options with a CPT.

Yeah listen to John here - he knows his stuff - CPT's can be much more versatile as they can server a much broader range of clients -

kuri · 12-02-2008, 02:15 PM

At my gym (Equinox) CSCS holders are generally regarded as more knowledgable than CPTs.

AdamD · 12-02-2008, 09:21 PM

Alright! Sweet yall thanks.