Coaches New Rec Coach - How do I learn to spot and in general gain more confidence?

[Rookie Gym Coach]

I want to make sure I don't let a kid fall on their head! That's like my worst nightmare. Besides the basic spotting they're teaching me, I feel like I'm not truly LEARNING HOW to spot.

 

[coachsades]

Hey there!!

The best thing to do is to practice!! Use pillows at home!

Second, if you don’t feel you are getting adequate training, ask to shadow a higher level coach. Ask questions & ask for practice! Sometimes gym owners just assume because it’s “rec” you only need forward roll spotting, but that’s so not true.

Good luck coach <3