Mastering the Art of Seeing and Correcting in CrossFit Coaching | Nicole Christensen

Effective coaching starts with the ability to see movement faults and provide precise, actionable cues that help athletes improve in real-time. In this video, Nicole Christensen (CF-L4) takes a brand-new CrossFit coach through a class at CrossFit Roots, breaking down how to refine their seeing and correcting skills across different movements.

Watch as Nicole guides the coach through spotting subtle movement errors in pull-ups, push presses, and kettlebell swings, explaining how to layer corrections effectively. Learn how to identify faults, refine cues, and adjust your coaching approach to get better movement from your athletes — without overloading them with information.

🔹 Key Takeaways:
✅ How to see movement errors before correcting them
✅ When and how to refine cues for maximum impact
✅ The importance of timing and order of operations in coaching
✅ How to read athlete feedback and adjust on the fly

Whether you’re a new CrossFit coach or an experienced trainer looking to sharpen your eye, this video will help you coach with more clarity, confidence, and impact.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Goals
00:27 Seeing Pull-Ups
03:18 Seeing and Correcting Dumbbell Push Press
10:48 Seeing Kettlebell Swings

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