We welcome author, speaker, and strength and conditioning coach Brett Bartholomew to this week’s podcast. While many coaches have focused exclusively on the minute details of sets and reps, Brett has done a great job outlining the importance of relationship-building in the overall training process. In this discussion, he talks about strategies for improving athlete buy-in, approaching hard conversations, and developing long-term sustainable rapport. I really benefited from this chat, and I’m sure you will, too.

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You can follow Brett on Twitter at @Coach_BrettB and on Instagram at @Coach_BrettB. Or, visit his website, www.ArtofCoaching.com.

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