What’s up, basketball trainers?In today’s episode, I discussed two intriguing topics: the similarities between pickup basketball and running a basketball training business, and a thought experiment about the replaceability of coaches versus trainers.
Reflecting on my early morning pickup game, where we lost by two points, I realized how both scenarios involve performing without an audience, emphasizing personal standards over external validation. This mirrors our backend work in training, where we strive to over-deliver despite fatigue or life’s challenges.
Competing in pickup games is akin to our business approach—focusing on personal goals rather than competing against others, ensuring we provide high-quality training regardless of external pressures.
I also delved into the debate of whether it’s easier to replace a coach or a trainer. While coaches might seem easier to replace due to their higher teachability and the less rigorous demands of running practices, trainers offer a more specialized skill set and often command higher fees.
Parents usually prefer seeing their children play in games, giving AAU organizations a slight advantage. However, the scrutiny and churn rate in AAU teams can be daunting, which is why I moved away from it.
Despite these nuances, I believe trainers are harder to replace due to their specialized skills and the high standards we maintain in our training sessions.
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