BTK 022 Caring is the First Step to Great Coaching | Pat Oyston

The key to great coaching isn’t perfection—it’s connection. In this episode of Behind the Knowledge, CrossFit coach Pat Oyston reveals how this lesson transformed his journey from overcoming depression to becoming a full-time coach. -- With over 600 videos (and new ones daily) plus guided mentorship from L4 coaches, we’re here to help you grow. 🏋️ Are you ready to LEVEL UP YOUR COACHING? 👉CLICK HERE to get started.⁠⁠⁠⁠ -- CLICK HERE TO GRAB THE FREE WORLD-CLASS COACH EVALUATION -- 0:00 - Struggling to Articulate Coaching Cues 1:03 - Pat Oyston 2:06 - Starting as a Swim Coach at 15 Years Old 5:12 - College Swimming, Injury, and Switching Careers 9:07 - A High School Coach's Life-Changing Impact 14:14 - The Challenges of Recovery After a Knee Injury 17:04 - Discovering CrossFit and Finding Purpose Again 23:35 - Lessons Learned from a Mismanaged Coaching Internship 24:48 - Joining a Supportive Gym Community at Rawson Creek 27:50 - Jason Ackerman’s Mentorship and Building Confidence 32:05 - Taking the CrossFit Level 2 and Learning to “Go Slow to Go Fast” 36:05 - Leaving a Management Role to Pursue Full-Time Coaching 39:15 - Making Coaching About the Athletes