Coaching Certification Course
Want to develop, learn and sharpen your coaching skills and make a difference? We’re opening up spots now for our official coaching certification program. Not only will you learn techniques to help you teach clients different barbell movements, but you’ll get a deep dive into the philosophy that is at the core of Raise the Bar Initiative’s mission. Passing the exam qualifies you to teach any RBI-sponsored classes, like the Barbell Club.
When:
May 31 - June 1, 2025, 8:30a-1:00p each day
Where:
22nd Street Barbell
3129 NW Prairie Lane
Des Moines, IA
The Details:
2-day Course & Exam: $400
1-day Course & Exam: $225
Syllabus
Day 1: Learn how to lead clients in warm-ups, the mechanics of a proper squat, bench press, overhead press, and cool-down.
Day 2: Learn how to teach proper deadlift technique before incorporating your knowledge into creating appropriate accessory movements and workout plans. Includes module on the RBI philosophy and how it applies to coaching techniques.
Note that if you fail to pass the exam and choose to retake the test, a $50 fee for each exam will apply.
Want to attend for FREE?
If you want to apply your skills to helping young women in Metro high schools gain strength and self-confidence, we are offering special discounts for coaches who offer to volunteer for the Barbell Club. You can become certified as a head or assistant coach for free if you commit to leading two Barbell Club sessions (fall and spring session).
Additional volunteers can also attend for free if they commit to attending/assisting with two RBI sessions in their entirety in any RBI program within two years of completion of course (current RBI programs eligible include the Barbell Club and HERoic).
Eligibility Requirements
Must volunteer within two years of successfully passing certification courses
Submit a workout plan to cover one week of Barbell Club coaching
Complete CPR and mandatory reporting training
Be an active RBI volunteer
Have previously attend three Barbell Club sessions
Strength trained with a barbell for a minimum of one year
Don’t meet all the requirements, but still interested? If you commit to volunteering 20 hours inside of the RBI organization within 2 years then you get can a reduced rate of $75 for both days, $50 for 1 day.
If you are interested in volunteering your time with the Barbell Club and attending this coaching session for free or at a discounted rate, email Kaylen Henry at kaylen@raisethebarinitiative.com prior to registering.
Want to develop, learn and sharpen your coaching skills and make a difference? We’re opening up spots now for our official coaching certification program. Not only will you learn techniques to help you teach clients different barbell movements, but you’ll get a deep dive into the philosophy that is at the core of Raise the Bar Initiative’s mission. Passing the exam qualifies you to teach any RBI-sponsored classes, like the Barbell Club.
When:
May 31 - June 1, 2025, 8:30a-1:00p each day
Where:
22nd Street Barbell
3129 NW Prairie Lane
Des Moines, IA
The Details:
2-day Course & Exam: $400
1-day Course & Exam: $225
Syllabus
Day 1: Learn how to lead clients in warm-ups, the mechanics of a proper squat, bench press, overhead press, and cool-down.
Day 2: Learn how to teach proper deadlift technique before incorporating your knowledge into creating appropriate accessory movements and workout plans. Includes module on the RBI philosophy and how it applies to coaching techniques.
Note that if you fail to pass the exam and choose to retake the test, a $50 fee for each exam will apply.
Want to attend for FREE?
If you want to apply your skills to helping young women in Metro high schools gain strength and self-confidence, we are offering special discounts for coaches who offer to volunteer for the Barbell Club. You can become certified as a head or assistant coach for free if you commit to leading two Barbell Club sessions (fall and spring session).
Additional volunteers can also attend for free if they commit to attending/assisting with two RBI sessions in their entirety in any RBI program within two years of completion of course (current RBI programs eligible include the Barbell Club and HERoic).
Eligibility Requirements
Must volunteer within two years of successfully passing certification courses
Submit a workout plan to cover one week of Barbell Club coaching
Complete CPR and mandatory reporting training
Be an active RBI volunteer
Have previously attend three Barbell Club sessions
Strength trained with a barbell for a minimum of one year
Don’t meet all the requirements, but still interested? If you commit to volunteering 20 hours inside of the RBI organization within 2 years then you get can a reduced rate of $75 for both days, $50 for 1 day.
If you are interested in volunteering your time with the Barbell Club and attending this coaching session for free or at a discounted rate, email Kaylen Henry at kaylen@raisethebarinitiative.com prior to registering.
Want to develop, learn and sharpen your coaching skills and make a difference? We’re opening up spots now for our official coaching certification program. Not only will you learn techniques to help you teach clients different barbell movements, but you’ll get a deep dive into the philosophy that is at the core of Raise the Bar Initiative’s mission. Passing the exam qualifies you to teach any RBI-sponsored classes, like the Barbell Club.
When:
May 31 - June 1, 2025, 8:30a-1:00p each day
Where:
22nd Street Barbell
3129 NW Prairie Lane
Des Moines, IA
The Details:
2-day Course & Exam: $400
1-day Course & Exam: $225
Syllabus
Day 1: Learn how to lead clients in warm-ups, the mechanics of a proper squat, bench press, overhead press, and cool-down.
Day 2: Learn how to teach proper deadlift technique before incorporating your knowledge into creating appropriate accessory movements and workout plans. Includes module on the RBI philosophy and how it applies to coaching techniques.
Note that if you fail to pass the exam and choose to retake the test, a $50 fee for each exam will apply.
Want to attend for FREE?
If you want to apply your skills to helping young women in Metro high schools gain strength and self-confidence, we are offering special discounts for coaches who offer to volunteer for the Barbell Club. You can become certified as a head or assistant coach for free if you commit to leading two Barbell Club sessions (fall and spring session).
Additional volunteers can also attend for free if they commit to attending/assisting with two RBI sessions in their entirety in any RBI program within two years of completion of course (current RBI programs eligible include the Barbell Club and HERoic).
Eligibility Requirements
Must volunteer within two years of successfully passing certification courses
Submit a workout plan to cover one week of Barbell Club coaching
Complete CPR and mandatory reporting training
Be an active RBI volunteer
Have previously attend three Barbell Club sessions
Strength trained with a barbell for a minimum of one year
Don’t meet all the requirements, but still interested? If you commit to volunteering 20 hours inside of the RBI organization within 2 years then you get can a reduced rate of $75 for both days, $50 for 1 day.
If you are interested in volunteering your time with the Barbell Club and attending this coaching session for free or at a discounted rate, email Kaylen Henry at kaylen@raisethebarinitiative.com prior to registering.