Using a coach for contest prep...

[big in vegas]

For those guys that have used them, did you only deal with them online or were you able to meet up with them? I think the next contest I do I may end up using one as I've always done things myself, but I think in order to really compete I definitely need one. I won't do a show at less than a welter, but would really love to be a middle. I'm 5'8" and anything less than a middle/welter is a waste at my height

 

[MMX2]

I think it depends on the level of help and the proximity of the coach- I have done it both ways--- I drove 10 hours every Saturday for 6 weeks for my second show to see one prep coach. He wanted to measure, see progress, etc.
I have also one my my AE friends that does prep and we did everything online- I took all the measurements and he made changes to diet- I did not need help in training or supplementation , only to make sure I made the right diet modifications at the time he deemed them to be made.

 

[big in vegas]

That's cool, I'm not sure if there's anyone around this area, but Erik Fankhouser is only an hour and a half from me and I'd like to think either he could/would do it or knows someone around this area

 

[Metal85]

what weight r u gonna try to come in next time?

 

[big in vegas]

At least in the welters which tops out at 165, but I'd like to be about 172-175 on stage

 

[Metal85]

which show are you aiming for?

 

[MMX2]

That's cool, I'm not sure if there's anyone around this area, but Erik Fankhouser is only an hour and a half from me and I'd like to think either he could/would do it or knows someone around this area

That would be awesome and definitely worth it!!

 

[big in vegas]

I'm looking at possibly the NPC Pittsburgh in May. Fankhouser used to have the Mid Atlantic show, but I think Gary Udit runs it now too.

 

[big in vegas]

Either way, I'm pretty sure Fankhouser would know someone in this area that I could possibly use