"The coach isn't the person that takes you there, they're the person that maybe shapes the path for you, they're the lighthouse that spots the danger, the guardrails on the side of the highway."
Adam Feit
EFR 389: Precision Nutrition and What Makes a Great Coach with Adam Feit
Coaching, particularly nutrition coaching, has seen tremendous awareness growth over the last few years thanks to social media. But not every coach with six pack abs or a deadlift of four times their bodyweight qualifies them to provide dietary advice to others. In this episode, guest Adam Feit breaks down exactly what to look for in a good coach, how the industry has shifted and how and the entire team at Precision Nutrition are making sure they help others safely and individually.
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More about Adam:
Adam Feit is Precision Nutrition’s head strength and sport psychology coach. Feit earned his master’s degree in Exercise Science and Health Promotion from the California University of Pennsylvania and a bachelor’s degree in Applied Exercise Science from Springfield College. Currently, he’s a PhD Candidate in Sport and Exercise Psychology at Springfield College.
In addition to Precision Nutrition Level 2 certification, he’s a Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), National Academy of Sports Medicine Performance Enhancement Specialist (NASM-PES), and Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coach and Mentor.
Prior to his work at Precision Nutrition, Feit worked as a strength and conditioning coach and nutrition coordinator for athletes and sports teams. His clients included the Carolina Panthers, Eastern Michigan University, University of Louisville, and The Citadel. He also co-founded and directed a fitness facility for young athletes.
Known for his passion, drive and enthusiasm for excellence in coaching, Feit has presented around the world on the topics of nutrition, coaching, and strength and conditioning.
In addition to contributing to a variety of publications, Feit has co-published training manuals and videos related to fitness training. Feit has also served on a number of advisory boards and committees including the National Strength and Conditioning Association, New Jersey State Chapter, and as a peer reviewer for the NSCA-Coach Strength and Conditioning Journal.