Many skill-based sports and activities are traditionally taught and coached in person. Whether you’re at a studio, ball field, arena, court, gym, or course, athletes typically follow their coach’s guidance during sessions. Once the practice ends, so does the immediate feedback and learning.
But what if you could extend the lesson beyond the practice? What if your athletes could learn from the best coach, not just the closest one? This is where Onform shines. As a remote coach, you can now provide feedback and guidance from afar, allowing athletes to refine their skills on their own time. For example, Onform’s side-by-side comparison tools enable athletes to review their practice sessions long after the lesson ends.
So, how do you become an effective remote coach? Here are some tips to help you and your athletes get the most out of remote coaching.
Communication is Key for Remote Coaches
Whether you see your athletes in person a few times a week or you’re a fully remote coach, communication is crucial. Onform makes text and video communication seamless. You can send messages to individuals or the entire team right within the app. Consider scheduling periodic calls to check in on your one-on-one clients. Creating accountability is a key motivator for remote coaching.
Make a Plan
As a coach, you usually have a plan for each practice or lesson. You know what skills to focus on, what drills to run, and what techniques to refine. The same principles apply to remote coaching. Instead of giving instructions in person, you can provide them remotely via the Onform app. Establish a clear communication schedule and set specific tasks for your athletes. If you’re coaching a baseball player, you might provide a weekly plan every Monday with drills and request 3-4 videos of each drill. Or, if you’re working with a yoga client, you can assign different poses to practice throughout the week and check in regularly.
Pricing Schedule
Traditional coaches charge per lesson, session, or season. Charging for time spent analyzing videos, communicating via the Onform app, or on scheduled calls may seem new. Whether you use video analysis to supplement in-person coaching or offer fully remote coaching, having a comprehensive pricing system is essential.
A tiered pricing structure is most common for remote coaches. Each tier increases in price and contact frequency, offering more workout plans, training schedules, and video analysis at higher tiers. Make sure your pricing reflects the value of your time and expertise while remaining fair to attract athletes to your remote coaching services.
It’s About Access to Your Knowledge
Athletes hire you for your knowledge and guidance. As a remote coach using Onform, you can monetize your expertise beyond in-person lessons. Combine in-person sessions with remote check-ins without overwhelming your schedule. Create new revenue streams, manage your time better, and provide better guidance by being available as needed—and get paid for it too! Onform makes it easy to share videos, provide voice-over feedback, and send messages.
Give it a try and grow your coaching business today! It all starts with a FREE 14-day trial!