Never Stop Learning
I recently asked a coach what the intended outcome was of something they were telling someone to do to address elbow pain.
This was the response:
“Why should I know that? If it helps, why do I need to know the why behind it? I’ve helped hundreds of people reduce and completely cure their pain. I don’t know the science behind it. Do you see a problem with that?”
Yes. Absolutely. 1000000%.
If someone doesn’t understand what they are telling you to do, how can that information be trusted?
At best it's a shot in the dark that could provide some benefit.
At worst, it is misinformation that could be harmful. It could be sending you down the wrong path. It could make the issue worse.
It’s the responsibility of a coach to learn. To say I don’t know, but I will find out.
We will never know everything. But we can also never stop learning.
When we don’t know the answer or solution it’s our responsibility to send clients and members to the people who are best equipped to help.
Does your coach say they have all the answers? That they have the cures?
If so, RUN!
