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Adam Feit is the Head Strength and Sport Psychology Coach at Precision Nutrition, world's largest online coaching and certification software company. He has a tremendous background in strength and conditioning, nutrition and coaching, and began his journey in the field as a coach in his undergraduate days. From there, he gained more experience and exposure in the field through other coaching internships and placements in many places across the country. Eventually, Adam went on to become a Co-Founder and Director of Reach Your Potential Training, where he trained hundreds of youth athletes, and worked with numerous colleges and institutions. Adam recently completed his PhD in Sport and Exercise Psychology, and works full time as a consultant for colleges and part time as a strength and conditioning coach at Springfield College. In this episode hosted by Steve Leo, Adam shares more about his journey to where he is today, starting in 2006. He also explains how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted how he runs his business and the impacts he sees on the industry as a whole. Adam also has some business advice for new coaches trying to get to the next level, and insights about pricing and managing expectations. He shares more about nutrition and tips for working with younger athletes in this insightful interview as well. Tune in to find out more. Key Takeaways: [:33] Steve Leo introduces his guest for this episode - Adam Feit. [1:35] Adam shares a bit about his background. [7:44] How has COVID-19 changed how Adam runs his business? [11:39] What are some of the impacts of having to adapt to living in a pandemic? [15:52] What are some of the biggest differences Adam has noticed in the strength and conditioning coaching arena since he started? [19:14] How has Adam dealt with balancing parents demands and the needs or abilities of youth athletes? [23:04] What is some of Adam's advice for people who are trying to take their independent small business to the next level in these times? [28:54] This podcast is being sponsored by VertiMax. [29:40] Adam shares more how to create better clients and manage expectations. [34:58] How does Adam deal with pricing in his business? [40:47] What is Precision Nutrition and how is it relevant to younger athletes? [46:03] What are some of the pros and cons of working with younger athletes? [51:23] What advice would Adam give parents who need to help their children make some behavioral changes? [57:25] Find out more about Adam and the work he does via social media or email. Mentioned in This Episode: VertiMax VertiMax on Facebook VertiMax on Instagram VertiMax on YouTube VertiMax on LinkedIn Steve Leo Steve Leo on Instagram Adam Feit Adam Feit on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Email Adam Feit Precision Nutrition Reach Your Potential Training StreamYard Crucial Conversations, by Al Switzler, Joseph Grenny, and Ron McMillan Tweetables: "I feel bad for everybody that's going through this time because they're not getting the ideal coaching situation." - Adam "I've found that education is now more paramount, it's more bountiful and convenient. Anybody can learn at any time, and coaches can now use that to leverage the opportunities they have." - Adam "What can I offer that can be very multi-faceted?" - Adam "The flexibility comes not just in the price, but how you're going to deliver the programs. That's going to set up some interesting opportunities for revenue." - Ada