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As a coach, I oftentimes encourage parents and athletes to seek extra help through a trainer both during season and off season. I try to explain to them that although I am a coach for the sport, a trainer would be able to assist them with reaching their athletic goals.<\/p>\n

What’s the major difference between a coach and a trainer? By definition, each of these individuals may have the same duties and roles, but when it comes to sports, there are essential differences that must be taken into consideration.<\/p>\n

At the Core<\/h4>\n

Both coaches and trainers focus on four core elements to complete their job: instruction, practice\/habits, discipline and proficiency<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

During the instruction component, athletes should be taught the purpose of a particular drill or exercise and how it applies\/relates to their role in the sport. From this point, athletes practice these drills to develop the habits needed to be successful in their sport. Through a disciplined routine, the goal is to create proficiency in a particular area of the sport.<\/p>\n

Differences<\/h4>\n

The key difference between a coach and a trainer is their priority: coaches are primarily focused on a team, while a trainer focuses on an individual athlete or small group. For example, if an athlete plays cornerback in high school, there is probably a defensive back coach that works with teaching proper technique, zone coverage, assignments and responsibilities. However, a personal trainer can take the same athlete and zero in on his strengths to make them stronger and improve his weaknesses. A trainer can work on speed and agility and even coverage if needed. Thus, coaches improve an athlete’s ability to benefit the team, while a trainer can improve the athlete’s ability to perform.<\/p>\n

CoachUp is the safest and easiest way to find a coach for personalized training. With our 100% money-back guarantee and vetted coaches, anyone can achieve their full athletic potential. Find your perfect coach<\/a> today!<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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