Breaking Down Barriers: What Every CrossFit Coach Needs to Know About Adaptive Athletes

Kevin Ogar destroys the biggest myth in adaptive coaching: that these athletes are fragile. As a Paralympic powerlifter and CrossFit affiliate owner, Kevin reveals why treating adaptive athletes differently isn't just wrong; it's harmful.

In this conversation, you'll discover:
✅ Why "fragile" is the most dangerous word in adaptive coaching
✅ The crucial difference between scaling and adapting movements
✅ How to hold standards without compromising safety
✅ Why your existing CrossFit education is already enough
✅ Real-world movement adaptations that actually work

KEY INSIGHTS:
🎯 "Something has already aggressively tried to kill them and failed —overhead presses won't do it"
🎯 Lowering gym standards makes their real world harder
🎯 Scaling assumes progression; adapting acknowledges permanent modification
🎯 Ask uncomfortable questions respectfully; they're athletes, not patients

Whether you're a new coach nervous about your first adaptive athlete or a seasoned trainer looking to level up your coaching, this episode will transform your approach.

ABOUT KEVIN OGAR:
Owner of CrossFit WatchTower
Former USA Para Powerlifting Team Member
Adaptive athlete and disability advocate
Expert in inclusive CrossFit coaching

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