The TrainU Blog
What to look for in a trainer, what training should actually cost, how much is too much — and, for coaches, how to build a business around it.
SafeSport, background checks, CPR/AED and concussion training are the non-negotiable floor. Everything else is differentiation. What each one is, what it costs, and how often it expires.
Price against your market, your credentials, and your calendar — not against your least expensive competitor. A pricing framework for coaches, with real Long Island benchmarks.
The BLS projects 12% growth for fitness trainers through 2034, and most of that goes to self-employed coaches with a referral pipeline and real local presence. How to build both.
Most bad hires announce themselves in the first conversation. Nine warning signs — from vague credentials to guaranteed results — and what each one actually tells you.
NYSPHSAA permits high school NIL deals, but with hard limits: no school names, logos, marks or uniforms, and no implied school or NYSPHSAA affiliation. Getting it wrong risks eligibility.
Early single-sport specialization raises overuse injury, burnout and mental-health risk without a reliable payoff. What the American Academy of Pediatrics actually recommends, and how to time the decision.
One-on-one accelerates individual skill work. Group settings better replicate the chaos of real competition. The honest answer is that the research is mixed — and the right choice depends on the goal.
The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests capping organized sport at roughly the athlete's age in hours per week, never exceeding 16, with at least two days off. Here is how to apply that.
One-on-one training on Long Island typically runs $50–$150 an hour and group sessions $30–$50 per athlete. Here is what drives the spread and how to tell what you're paying for.
Verify safety credentials first, then fit. A practical checklist of what to confirm, what to ask, and what a good answer sounds like before you hand over a card.
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