personal · 2026-10-01 · 10m00s
10-01 Gym Power Dynamics and IP Protection: Establishing a Program Lead Role, Coaching Standards, and PTO Policy
Gym · power dynamics / IP / Program Lead (personal)
Misaligned gym power dynamic: management (Gabby, Walker) treats coach as replaceable group instructor while relying on proprietary programming, standards, and presence. Shared “hundreds” of workouts; wants to unshare. Often only coach present. Client loyalty stronger than Walker’s prep (Lindsay: marathon prep “waste” / Strava-level).
PTO framed as “disrespect.” Prep for meeting: Role Charter (Program Lead + Head Coach), IP terms, coaching standards checklist, PTO/coverage protocol. Lance/support = personal only.
Actions (personal)
- Unshare proprietary workouts
- Draft Role Charter + meeting brief
- Coaching standards before anyone runs programming
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