Better Athlete Engagement with Less Effort

In this episode, we dig into the real reasons athletes disengage — and the simple systems endurance coaches can use to boost engagement without adding more work. You’ll learn how to create a coaching experience that keeps athletes connected, motivated, and coming back.

We cover:

• Why engagement isn’t about constant communication
• How predictable touchpoints reduce athlete drop-off
• The hidden role community plays in long-term motivation
• Why athletes can’t use your content (and how to fix it)
• The onboarding mistakes that quietly hurt retention
• Simple engagement systems that save time instead of adding admin
• How to support more athletes without burning yourself out

You’ll walk away with:

• A clearer understanding of what truly drives athlete motivation
• Practical frameworks you can apply immediately
• Ways to improve retention without becoming a 24/7 support line
• Tools to scale your coaching impact with less effort

This is your guide to creating smarter, more sustainable athlete engagement — the kind that frees you to coach, not chase.

You can read the blog version of this episode over at Training Tilt

Or you can watch the video version on Youtube here

Training Tilt is an all in one coaching and e-commerce platform that helps coaches get better results for the clients and their businesses. You can learn more about Training Tilt here

Creators and Guests

Host

Cam Langsford @ Training Tilt

Founder of @trainingtilt Auckland, New Zealand

What is The Endurance Coaching Business Podcast?

Short actionable tips to help create, manage or grow a running, triathlon or endurance sports coaching business online