What to look for in a strength and speed coach?
The Basics:
1. Watch the instructor in action
2. Forget his resume
(He could have been a pro, but if he's no good, what good is that for you?)
3. Interview other clients
4. Look for improvements after you select your coach
5. Meet with instructor
Meeting Instructor:
1. Tell him your goals
2. See if this is an individual you are comfortable and your son/daughter is comfortable learning from
3. Ask him how he improves his athlete's abilities
(If he doesnt mention squating, olympic lifts, pre/hab work, med ball work, sprinting, and posterior chain dominant lifts...He probably isnt good)
Price: depends on the individual...if you can afford a good one then go for it but there are some excellent training dvds that will teach proper form.
Drive: Some people will not want to drive 45 minutes every week to train. Some wont have a problem with it...depends on the individual. Just know that off-season the target amount of lifting days is approximately three. (In-season is approx. two) One day a week is ok for some but not for others. Also cramming two to three hours of training in one day isnt very smart either.
As for Jon Doyle he is the best of the best when it comes to training. You can get some of his dvds for alot less money than a personal trainer and have the great form on the lifts that you need them. You can get a gym membership and then just use the proper form on lifts so you dont need a personal trainer...