Principles of Program Design: The Checklists Every Coach Needs

Most coaches learn to assign sets and reps but never master the systems behind truly effective program design.Today on the “Strength Coach Collective” podcast, Mike Perry and Eric D’Agati, co-founders of Principles of Program Design, explain how fitness coaches can use scalable systems and proven checklists to deliver personalized results without chaos.Mike and Eric break down how to create high-value training without overcomplicating things and earn forever clients who never want to leave.Their unique belt system helps coaches assess client readiness and progression more accurately, and their checklists can be used to streamline intake, track progress and improve decision-making in real time.The pair also explain how to avoid common mistakes that hold coaches back, why most training plans fall apart over time and how better systems can help you develop a more sustainable coaching career.This episode will help you tighten your programming, simplify your process and deliver better results.LinksStrength Coach Collective0:42 - Principles of Program Design18:40 - Progression with a belt system 27:20 - Checklists for coaches36:53 - How to gain confidence50:25 - Main coaching takeaways