SMTF Coaches Corner: Advice for the First Time Competitor Part 1
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SMTF Coaches Corner: Advice for the First Time Competitor Part 1
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About this listen
In this episode of SMTF Coaches Corner, Sean and Jarvis speak directly to first-time competitors, the athletes standing at the starting line of their very first contest prep.
We dive into one of the most important decisions you’ll make before ever stepping on stage: choosing the right coach. From understanding coaching styles and communication, to setting clear expectations on both sides, we explain what coaches and competitors must do to create a smooth, productive, and sustainable prep.
We also talk openly about the financial reality of contest prep—what most people underestimate, what costs add up quickly, and how to prepare mentally and financially before committing to a show.
Throughout the episode, we share the lessons we wish we knew before starting our own competitive journeys: mistakes, surprises, and realities that can make or break a first prep, or any prep, if you’re not prepared.
This is Part 1 of a two-part series designed to give first-time competitors a real-world roadmap, not hype, not sugar-coating, just honest guidance to help you enter prep informed, prepared, and confident.