An 8-week self-paced program that will teach you the essential fundamentals of strength and conditioning, movement analysis and cueing, and programming principles so you can be the most effective coach for your athletes. Excel in your coaching with clear, applicable, and practical continuing education.
The Coaching Foundations Course (previously the Cueing & Programming Course) is designed for strength coaches, personal trainers, and other movement practitioners who are looking to refine their understanding of basic training and coaching principles, while also learning how to effectively communicate with their athletes and clients.
At TRAINING2XL, we believe that a better understanding of the basics helps us communicate and coach more effectively, while subsequently improving our athlete’s and client’s performance. So often, you are bombarded with niche content that doesn’t apply to the average population, but what about refining the basic skill set of communication, cueing and programming? These are the elements that you utilize most, so it’s important that you’re confident and well-versed in these basics.
You struggle to articulate what you know in a simple and digestible way
You have trouble getting your client/ athlete to execute movements the way you want
You have the tools for writing a program but are overwhelmed with how to put it into practice
The Coaching Foundations Course covers topics ranging from verbal and nonverbal communication to undulating periodization, helping you refine and grasp the basics to apply in your coaching ASAP. After this course, you will have a better understanding of internal and external cueing, the knowledge to approach movement from different angles, as well as a methodical system to create a comprehensive strength training program so you can effectively coach a variety of different athletes.
Learn how to develop rapport and establish relationships to get the most out of your clients.
Learn what it means to be an effective communicator to your clients, and gain the confidence to deliver instruction.
Learn the difference between internal and external cueing to empower your client to move well and develop a better understanding of their bodies.
A practical look at cueing the foundational movement patterns of the Squat, Lunge, Hinge, Press, and Pull.
An in-depth look at cueing more complex movement patterns like the Push Press, Jump Squat, Barbell Deadlift, and Barbell Front Squat.
Learn the foundational principles of linear periodization to gain a thorough understanding of what’s needed to create a comprehensive strength training program.
Learn about different programming modalities that can be used with a variety of different demographics.
A practical application of the previous modules to allow you to take what you know about programming and design a program that will allow your clients to excel in their sport and life.
8 Modules of self-paced learning content
Modules dripped out over 8-weeks
Over 10+ hours of specific, in-depth video lessons
100+ page workbook and worksheets to help you learn the material so you can implement it immediately
8 Weekly Live Sessions
Each week we will cover a different module, answer questions, dive into examples, and provide continual support
BONUS! Access to a private Slack community for ongoing support and discussion
BONUS! Additional Resources [anatomy, assessment tools, and more]
Sanctioned through the NSCA and CanFitPro for CEU’s*
1.4 CEU’s with the NSCA in Category C
4 CEC’s with CanFitPro
Guest Lecturers Include: Daniel Smith, Dave Scott-MacDowell, Meena Sharif, Carole Bertuzzi Luciani, Kris Robertson, & Ali Kershner
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I like to recommend completing one module per week which would take you about 8-weeks, however, you are able to move through it at whatever pace feels best for you!
Yes! Each week we will cover one module together and go through key concepts, examples, and additional support to help provide accountability throughout your journey in the course.
Yes, absolutely! A lot of the content highlighted is covered in many certifications so it’s a great way to study and learn the material more in-depth.
You know it! The CFC is sanctioned through the NSCA and CanFitPro, however, you can submit your certificate of completion to your governing body for CEU’s as well.
Absolutely, it’s important to refine your basic skill set as a coach and continue to learn from different perspectives. Not to mention, you get to connect with other like-minded individuals in the field!
The CFC was built for strength & conditioning coaches, personal trainers, and movement practitioners to master the basics of communication, cueing, and programming to be effective leaders in the gym, weight room, and beyond.
You will have access to the course content (and any additional content added) for one year.
A lot of the foundational themes, topics, and principles are the same, however, there has been a ton of additional content added on top of this being a combination of the former Level-1 AND Level-2 content. If you took the C&P Clinic Course prior to 2022, I highly recommend hopping into this. There is also Alumni pricing available, so if you’ve taken the course previously, reach out to the T2XL Team HERE for more information.
The CFC is an amalgamation of both Level-1 and Level-2 of the previously C&P Clinic Course, so you get all the content from both courses as well as additional resources and modules that have been added!
Yes, it is! You can take it at your own pace, however, one module per week is the recommendation.
Nope, you will be sent all the resources you need to be successful in the course.
The live workshop is an opportunity for everyone to come together to connect, ask questions, and dive into some key takeaways from each module, along with getting exclusive access to me! If you can’t make the session, it will be recorded.
This is what the Slack community is for! You can post your questions at any point in time and I will be answering them as well as creating discussion amongst all the practitioners.
“The TRAINING2XL Cueing & Programming Course was probably the most easily applicable and actionable courses I’ve taken in my PT career. Having knowledge of and being able to apply strength and conditioning principles is absolutely critical in the rehab world, but often left out of the formal curriculum. I am so grateful to Alena for providing this course and truly using everything from her different cues to the principles of progressive overload and periodization in my practice daily. ”
“Alena’s Training2XL Coaching Foundations Course was phenomenal. A wonderful resource for both budding and experienced coaches, Alena presents key information that is easily digestible. Through a combination of video lectures, workbooks, online discussions and live chats, she has created a must-take course if you’re looking to improve your coaching skills. A perfect blend of knowledge and enjoyment, this course provides an opportunity to learn from a passionate human aiming to inspire the next wave of great coaches.”
“I've had the opportunity to take both Training2XL courses and honestly so happy I did! To have a coach like Alena so passionate about what she teaches, providing you the skills to become a better coach, communicator, and athlete in and outside of the gym has brought me to new heights in my career. This program provided me with the skills I was looking for to build confidence in how I wrote my programs, communicated, and broke down cues for my clients. With her amazing energy and enthusiasm in each session she teaches, she leaves a lasting impact on you equipping you with the skills you'll be able to use for a lifetime. I'll always recommend coaches new to the industry and those who've been in this industry for years in this program.”
“Taking the Training2xl level 1 cueing and programming course has made me aware of how important communication is when it comes to coaching. The language we use as coaches brings the program to life and this course covers both the art and science of coaching. Alena delivers this course with great leadership and professionalism which makes it clear that she practices what she preaches. ”
Alena is a strength & conditioning coach, educator and founder of TRAINING2XL. Alena is certified through the National Strength & Conditioning Association as a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), as well as a Registered Strength & Conditioning Coach (RSCC). Alena also has her Masters in Sport Science and Recreation with a distinction in Coaching and has worked with a wide array of athletes at various collegiate schools, training facilities, and beyond.
Alena is passionate about how others excel in the game of life. Whether it's an athlete training during their off-season, or a fellow strength coach looking to level up their learning, Alena wants to create an impact on their lives.
In early 2022, the School of TRAINING2XL was born as a space for mentorship, education, and support.
The Coaching Foundations Course was built off a void Alena was seeing in continuing education and hopes to bring like-minded individuals together to refine the basic skill sets for being an impactful and effective coach/ practitioner.
