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Find a personal sports trainer who trains athletes, not just gym-goers

A general personal trainer optimises how you look. A sports trainer optimises how you perform on the weekend without wrecking you for it. The difference shows up in how they periodise around your fixtures.

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Free for coaches

  • Public coach profile with specialisms and availability
  • Directory listing athletes can filter and search
  • Direct enquiries — no lead fees, no commission
  • Athlete roster with measurables and progress
  • Share training plans, drills and video feedback
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What separates a sports trainer

The test is simple: ask how they would change your week if you have a match on Saturday and a cup game Wednesday. If the answer is the same programme regardless, they are not an athletic trainer.

  • In-season versus off-season programming, planned around fixtures
  • Speed, acceleration and change-of-direction work, not only lifting
  • Return-to-play progressions alongside physio, when relevant
  • Objective testing: jump, sprint splits, isometric strength, session load
  • Experience with your sport's demands and injury patterns

Testing beats opinion

Insist on a baseline in week one — a jump, a sprint, a couple of strength numbers — and a review point. Numbers on a profile also make you more discoverable to clubs and scouts who filter by measurables.

Step by step

  1. 01

    List your season

    Fixtures, trials, off-season weeks. The calendar drives the programme.

  2. 02

    Filter by sport experience

    Look for athletes in your sport on their roster and profile.

  3. 03

    Baseline test

    Jump, sprint, key lifts. Written down, not remembered.

  4. 04

    Train in blocks

    Six to twelve weeks with a stated goal per block.

  5. 05

    Publish progress

    Add updated measurables to your profile so clubs can find you.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a sports trainer if I already train with my club?

Only if the club session does not cover it. Most amateur clubs run team practice, not individual strength, speed or rehab progressions — that is the gap a personal sports trainer fills.

Can trainers coach me remotely?

Yes. Many trainers on AthletiLink offer remote programming with video review, which works well for gym-based strength work and less well for technical field skills.

Does it cost anything for coaches to join?

No. Creating a coach profile, appearing in the directory, messaging athletes and posting to the feed is free. There is no listing fee and no commission on the work you win.

Can athletes see my profile before signing up?

Yes. Coach profiles and the directory are publicly browsable, so an athlete or parent can read about you first. An account is only needed to message, book or save you.

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