BTK 016. Behind the Red Shirt: The Path to CrossFit Seminar Staff | Josh Melendez

This episode of Behind the Knowledge dives into the inspiring journey of Coach Josh Melendez, from his early days as a novice CrossFit coach to earning a Level 4 credential and joining CrossFit Seminar Staff. Through resilience, dedication, and a relentless pursuit of feedback and education, Josh shares valuable lessons on overcoming challenges, building trust, and becoming a leader in the coaching world. -- LEVEL UP YOUR COACHING INSIDE THE KNOWLEDGE PRO⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/theknowledge⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -- FREE WORLD-CLASS COACH EVALUATION https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/world-class-coach-evaluation -- 0:00 - Introduction 0:55 - osh Melendez: Level 4 Coach and Seminar Staff 5:09 - First Coaching Experience: From Athlete to Leader 6:22 - The Impact of the CrossFit Level 1 Certification 8:18 - Becoming a Gym Owner: Transitioning from Coach to Business Leader 9:54 - Deep Dive into Coaching Education and Online Courses 11:02 - Key Takeaways from the CrossFit Level 2 Certification 13:19 - Restructuring Programming and Gaining Athlete Trust 17:02 - Continuous Learning: Online Courses, Certifications, and Mentorship 21:08 - The Road to the CrossFit Level 3 Credential 25:03 - Internship Challenges and Lessons with Seminar Staff 29:10 - Overcoming Feedback and Building Resilience 33:09 - Achieving the CrossFit Level 4 Credential 34:48 - Joining Seminar Staff: The Reward of Persistence 38:18 - Building a Culture of Development with Coaching Staff 42:26 - Final Reflections: The Power of Perseverance and Leading by Example