If you want to work as a personal trainer or coach, you probably already know that you can apply to work for a gym like Equinox or 24-Hour Fitness. What you may not know is that a handful of online platforms can also help you find clients for your personal training or coaching business.
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The best of the sites that can help you find clients when you’re a personal trainer or coach:
Athletes Untapped
This young but rapidly growing coaching site connects coaches with athletes of all ages, who are looking for one-on-one coaching. Coaches determine what they’re qualified to coach, set their own rates, availability and determine where to meet the athlete. The only upfront cost of signing up is that coaches must submit to a background check, which costs $10. But you will pay a 20% commission on bookings. Learn more about Athletes Untapped here.
TeachMeTo
TeachMeTo works very much like Athletes Untapped, with coaches setting up profiles and determining their own rates. The site also imposes a flat 20% commission rate on bookings. However, this site specializes in coaching golf, tennis, pickleball and surfing.
CoachUp
CoachUp connects athletes with trainers and coaches of virtually any type of sport. There are few requirements. But the does stipulate that you be over age 18 and have some coaching credentials. You set your rates. But know that the sites fees are high — as much as 63% on new bookings. However, the commission declines when you book repeat clients. Nonetheless, Athletes Untapped and TeachMeTo are better sites to build up your coaching business. Learn more about CoachUp here.
