The Starting Strength Coach Prep Course is designed to facilitate learning and preparation for the SSC evaluation. The course is organized into 23 modules, each with a core lecture/video, supplementary resources for study, and writing and coaching assignments.
Course modules are delivered online via a Learning Management System to each learner. Access to a dedicated Forum is provided for discussion and problem-solving with instructors and others working through the program. Each person also must keep a training log documenting their development on the platform and progress in their own lifting.
Group discussions are held via online conferencing sessions to supplement the written assignments.
The course is to be completed in 5 months while actively training and coaching lifters. Although aspiring coaches who are working as apprentices in Starting Strength Gyms or as interns at Starting Strength Affiliate Gyms or under SSCs are in prime positions to succeed, the program is open to the general public who are working on their own.
The CPC is a structured and guided course to prepare you as a coach. We cover topics needed specifically for the Starting Strength Coach evaluation, as well as supporting areas that underlie the Starting Strength Model. This includes:
- coaching theory
- anatomy and physiology
- physics
- the moment model of barbell training
- teaching the lifts
- specific application of the moment model to each lift
- special modifications for each lift and when to use them
- programming theory
Each student is assigned a SSC mentor who works with them, gives feedback on their assignments and progress, and is there to help them succeed.
Program Subscription
The Starting Strength Coach Prep Course is purchased by subscription at $199/month.
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- Subscription payment: Recurring payments are charged each month as long as you remain in the program. A subscription can be paused by requesting a temporary suspension through customerservice@aasgaardco.com
- 10-day trial period: If you try the program, but decide that it is not for you within the first 10 days, your account will be fully refunded.
- Cancellation: You can cancel at any time and will receive a prorated refund.
Brynn Brewer (verified owner) –
I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the course and it has helped me understand the literature better.
Jack Nicholason (verified owner) –
This course has been an invaluable resource in helping me on my path to becoming a Starting Strength Coach. Every aspect of the course has been very well thought-out, and there’s no shortage of coaches and mentors to help along the way. If you have aspirations of becoming an SSC, this course is well worth the money.
Gilead Mooseek –
If you are serious and really want to be a SSC then this is the most efficient pathway to attaining the knowledge and guidance needed to attain this important credential.
Extremely well-organized lesson plans that build on each other, will teach you all you need to know to understand the Starting Strength method and model.
I personally love the fact that you are assigned an experienced mentor to guide and help you through the process.
The Slack group is an incredible resource where interaction between students and mentors can take place. Useful and informative conversations have taken place there.
It is also a medium to which you are critiqued on your coaching skills.
This course is an invaluable and indispensable pipeline for the serious student who wants to attain the knowledge and skills needed to pass the examinations.
Brent Frazier (verified owner) –
The Starting Strength Prep Course helps you understand the method more thoroughly. Also, you have a watchful SSC on your side with other students who assist and evaluate your knowledge and coaching ability. Pete Troupos was great, sending feedback on the writing assignment and videos evaluating my coaching chops. Instead of answering, he asks a question back for you to answer to help understand the material thoroughly. If you’re considering becoming an SSC or even just being a better coach consider checking out the class.