“Continuous learning is the minimum requirement

for success in any field.”

-Brian Tracy

 

At Austin Simply Fit, continuing education is a cornerstone of our business. Through Austin Simply Fit University, we provide in-depth, practical education that keeps our coaches up-to-date on scientific research and best practices in strength training.

 

Onboarding Program

ASFU’s foundational course is a 13-week onboarding program, which empowers newly hired trainers with the knowledge and skills they need to be successful strength coaches. Concepts introduced in the classroom are implemented in practical sessions in the gym through hands-on coaching. 

Classroom topics include:

• Scientific principles of strength training
• Fundamentals of program design
• Periodization for long term programming
• Managing stress and fatigue for our clientele

 

Intensive training in the gym includes:

• Understanding the importance of full range of motion for strength, hypertrophy, longevity and health
• Advanced techniques to ensure the long term progress of the trainee as their training age increases
• Understanding appropriate training intensity and effort to produce the desired outcome

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Upcoming In-House Courses

To ensure our trainers continue to grow as coaches and athletes, we offer additional courses throughout the year.

These include:

• Structural balance
• Program design
• Progressions and regressions of lifts
• Intensive holiday prep
• Increasing bench press max in 12 weeks
• Increasing squat max in 12 weeks

 

 

 

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

How are coaches developed at Austin Simply Fit?
All newly hired coaches complete our structured onboarding and education process prior to coaching independently.

This onboarding ensures every coach has a thorough understanding of our training methodology, decision-making framework, and coaching standards. The goal is to create consistency, safety, and long-term effectiveness across all coaching services.

How are your coaches trained before working with clients?
All coaches complete a structured onboarding and education process before training clients independently.

This includes:

• A formal onboarding curriculum
• Education on our training philosophy and system
• Movement assessment and coaching standards
• Program design principles and progressions
• Supervised coaching, shadowing, and feedback

Our goal is consistency, quality, and professionalism—no matter which coach you work with.

What happens during onboarding?
The 13-week onboarding blends education, mentorship, and hands-on coaching experience.

During this time, coaches:

• Learn our training philosophy and system
• Behavior change
• Study movement, assessments, and common dysfunctions
• Practice exercise regressions, progressions, and coaching cues
• Program structure and periodization concepts
• Observe and assist experienced coaches
• Receive feedback on coaching, programming, and decision-making

By the end of onboarding, coaches are prepared to coach independently within our system.

What do coaches learn during onboarding?
Coach education focuses on both technical knowledge and real-world application, including:

• Movement quality and assessment-based training
• Structural balance and joint health
• Metabolic Health and Hormones
• Stress and Recovery 
• Program design principles and long-term progression
• Coaching communication and session flow
• And many other relevant topics regarding our field 

Coaches are taught to think critically—not just write workouts.

How do you ensure coaching consistency across the gym?
Consistency comes from education, structure, and accountability.

We ensure consistency through:

• Shared assessment protocols
• Standardized programming frameworks
• Ongoing coach education and development
• Regular feedback and performance review

This allows clients to trust the process, regardless of which coach they work with.

Are coaches mentored or supervised during onboarding?
Yes—coaches are mentored closely.

Before coaching independently, new coaches:

• Shadow experienced coaches
• Coach under supervision
• Receive direct feedback on cueing, programming, and decision-making
• High focus on coaching and executing the programs while learning the our methodology 

This mentorship phase ensures coaches are confident, competent, and aligned with our standards.

Do coaches continue learning after onboarding?
Absolutely.

Coach development does not stop after onboarding. Coaches participate in:

• Continuing education sessions
• Internal workshops and discussions
• Ongoing refinement of assessment and programming skills

We believe great coaching is a practice—not a certification.

Are all coaches trained the same way?
All coaches are held to the same standards, but development is individualized.

Coaches may enter with different backgrounds, but onboarding ensures:

• A shared language
• A shared system
• A shared coaching philosophy

From there, we continue to build on individual strengths.

Do all coaches follow the same training system?
Yes.

While each coach brings their own personality, all coaches are trained to coach within our principles-based training system, ensuring:

• Consistent client experience
• High coaching standards
• Alignment across programs and sessions

Why invest so heavily in coach education?
Because the quality of coaching determines the quality of results. Being a coach does not just stop at getting a certification or being in the field for said years – its constant commitment and a quest to provide the best service possible.

We believe:

• Systems matter
• Standards protect clients
• Education creates consistency and results

Our investment in coaches is ultimately an investment in our clients.

What type of coaches thrive in your system?
Coaches who thrive here:

• Genuinely excited to work
• Value learning and growth
• Care about long-term client outcomes
• Appreciate structure and standards
• Coachable and receptive to feedback
• Want to master the fundamentals before chasing complexity
• Want to truly help people
• Coaches who practice what they preach

We don’t look for perfection—we look for commitment to development.