#137 - Andrea U-Shi Chang: Instructor’s Toolbox

In the 137th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, Strong First Master Instructor and Owner of Kettlebility, Andrea U-Shi Chang will talk about the first kettlebell certification in Hawaii, benefits of lack of a fitness background, suggestions for new coaches, Instructor’s Toolbox, and more.Join us in this insightful and captivating talk! In this chapter, you will discover:(0:55) Introducing our special guest  Strong First Master Instructor and Owner of Kettlebility, Andrea U-Shi Chang @andreaushichang(2:50) Andrea’s origin story(2:55) Being a highschool athlete(3:10) Working in real estate(3:25) Getting into kettlebell(3:30) Gaining weight(4:15) What happened to the athlete?(4:40) Getting help from an old friend(5:05) Power To The People by Pavel Tsatsouline @strongfirsthttps://www.amazon.com/Power-People-Strength-Training-American/dp/0938045199 (5:10) Ineffective training sessions(6:00) Andrea’s insane transformation(6:40) A birthday present to herself(7:00) Shout out to Brett Jones @brettjonessfg(7:45) Staring coaching(8:35) Getting location for the gym(9:10) Difference in the systems(10:15) Introduction to kettlebells(11:50) Building a community(14:10) First kettlebell certification in Hawaii(14:30) Shout out to Zaine Salerno @bms_strengthtraining(17:15) “I didn’t realize I didn't feel good until I started to actually feel good.” - Michael Kurkowski @mike_strengt h_connection(18:20) “Anyone who is in their 20s, if they start training with strong first principles, it is going to carry over for your whole life.” - Andrea U-Shi Chang @andreaushichang(19:00) Andrea’s experience with building a business(19:20) Organic growth(21:00) Shout out to Pavel Tsatsouline @strongfirst(21:15) Benefits of lack of a fitness background(22:15) Shout out to Chris Abbott Linkedin: Chris Abbott(23:00) “If you get really good at getting results for people in there, nobody's leaving you.” - Michael Kurkowski @mike_strength_connection(23:40) “Get good at working with people.” - Andrea U-Shi Chang @andreaushichang(23:40) Assessing success(24:35) “It's not about chasing certs.” - Andrea U-Shi Chang @andreaushichang(26:45) “It's hard to train experience.” - Michael Kurkowski @mike_strength_connection(27:00) Suggestions for new coaches(29:00) Referral provider system(30:15) Why does Mike like the FMS system?(32:15) Importance of being a forever student(33:10) What's the most important thing for coaches?(34:15) Why is hard style difficult?(34:40) Save and effective!(36:10) Shout out to Os Aponte @ironcoreway(37:20) “Make it enjoyable.” - Michael Kurkowski @mike_strength_connection(38:30) Shout out to Zar Horton @zarhorton_kbx(39:30) Learn!(40:20) Things that you can’t online(42:20) Cool things about Strong First certifications(43:40) Shout out to Karen Smith @_coach_karen_(44:15) More tips for young coaches(45:20) Shout out to Vic Verdier @vicverdiercoaching(45:50) Instructor’s Toolbox(46:35) The lost teachings(54:10) Mike’s experience with SFL(55:20) Instructor’s Toolbox workshop with Andrea U-Shi Chang @andreaushichang and Brett Jones @brettjonessfgWhere to find Andrea U-Shi Chang? @andreaushichang