Maximizing the Power of CoachNow for BJJ: Helping Your Students Improve Faster
CoachNow is such a powerful platform that streamlines communication, performance tracking, and feedback, providing a comprehensive hub for student growth. I’ve been using it for a bit now and it’s become such a great tool for my students. I’ll outline how to best use CoachNow to accelerate your students' progress in Jiu-Jitsu and help them get better faster.
1. Video Feedback and Analysis
One of the most valuable features of CoachNow is the ability to upload and annotate videos. Here’s how you can leverage this:
Record sparring sessions or technique drills: Encourage your students to record themselves in action. You can then break down their performance, highlight key moments, and pinpoint areas for improvement. I recently got in to the habit of recording a student randomly and provide the review for them as a bit of add on feature for coming to class.
Video analysis: You can use the platform’s tools to draw directly on the video, slow down the footage, and give specific, time-stamped feedback. This allows students to understand exactly where their technique can improve, whether it's fixing posture, timing, or grip.
This immediate and detailed feedback is a game-changer for visual learners, accelerating their ability to correct mistakes and fine-tune techniques. I will usually try to focus in on three to four items during a review.
2. Create Custom Training Plans
Everyone’s Jiu-Jitsu journey is unique, and CoachNow allows you to create tailored training programs to fit each student’s needs:
Drill assignments: Assign specific drills and positional sparring tasks based on each student’s level and recent feedback. This could be leg lock entries for more advanced students or shrimping drills for beginners.
Supplemental resources: Upload instructional videos, articles, or training plans that correspond to what students are working on. Having everything centralized in one space allows them to revisit the material on their own time, speeding up the learning process.
3. Foster Community and Engagement
CoachNow allows you to create team channels where your students can interact, share knowledge, and support each other. This not only strengthens the bond within your team but also keeps students accountable and motivated.
Team channels: Use these spaces for open discussions about techniques, mindset, or even just sharing motivational quotes. Students feel more connected when they see their teammates working toward similar goals.
Engagement through feedback: Encourage students to comment on each other’s videos, providing peer feedback in a respectful, constructive way. This type of community learning environment boosts both accountability and camaraderie.
4. Remote Coaching Opportunities
For students who can’t always make it to in-person sessions, CoachNow enables remote coaching:
Regular check-ins: Use the app to check in with students remotely, whether they're recovering from an injury or traveling. Consistent communication keeps them engaged and motivated, even when they’re not on the mats.
Homework assignments: Send students “homework,” such as visualization drills, mindset work, or solo drills, allowing them to progress even outside of class. This gives you another way to monitor their improvement and make sure they stay on track.
5. Create a Library of Techniques and Lessons
One of the best features of CoachNow is its ability to store a library of videos and lessons that students can refer to any time:
Create a technique archive: Upload key lessons, techniques, and breakdowns that students can revisit after class. This gives them a chance to study and refine techniques at their own pace.
Customized playlists: Assign specific videos to students based on their needs, creating personalized playlists of techniques that they can work on in their own time.
Conclusion
CoachNow is a versatile tool that can enhance the way you coach your students and help them get better, faster. By using the platform to provide real-time feedback, create personalized plans, foster community, and support remote coaching, you can create an environment where students feel supported and motivated both on and off the mats.
If you’re interested in trying CoachNow for your academy and students, you can click the link the below. If you’d like to work with me directly, let me know.
DFM Coaching is dedicated to helping you overcome mental hurdles and achieve your full potential in BJJ. Whether through in-person instruction, seminars, private lessons, remote coaching, or video analysis, I provide personalized support tailored to your needs. Keep pushing forward, and let’s grow together!