Posing Coaches: How to Make 2026 Your Best Year Yet
As a current or aspiring posing coach, you’ve been in this industry long enough to know that this industry is constantly evolving. Being a posing coach in this industry isn’t just about knowing the moves anymore. The game has changed, the competition is fiercer than ever, and athletes are looking for coaches who offer more than just the basics. If you want to make 2026 your best year yet, it's time to take full advantage of this time before the comp season starts again.
So, how do you stand out, grow your posing coaching business, and ensure your athletes are bringing their absolute best to the stage? Let’s break it down.
1. Get Real About the Competitive Market
The posing coaching industry isn’t what it was five years ago. There are more coaches than ever, and athletes have plenty of choices. So why should they pick you?
Think about it—every athlete wants a coach who will help them bring their absolute best to the stage. Not just someone who drills JUST the basics, but a coach who knows the finer details that will edge them higher up the ranks and make a real difference.
Ask yourself:
What’s my unique edge as a posing coach?
Am I making the experience as seamless and valuable as possible for my clients? (I’m thinking the whole customer journey, from first interaction all the way through to show day and beyond?)
Where am I actually standing out, and where am I blending into the crowd?
Are there gaps in my knowledge that are preventing me from appealing to a wider audience of potential clients?
2. Know Your Craft Inside and Out. Become Obsessed With The Details.
We all know us bodybuilders take pride and obsess over the tiny details. As all those tiny changes can make an impact. Athletes are investing in their posing more than ever, as they know the minor details could be the difference between their pro card and second in the overall. They’re looking for coaches who apply the same methods to their own craft. Who has the same drive and obsession as them. Not just with posing, but stage presence, the overall look, the technical posing shoe elements, the whole damn piece.
The coaches who are growing in 2026 are the ones who are always learning and improving. If you want to stay ahead, you need to do the same.
So, are you going to be the coach who levels up, refines their knowledge, and becomes the go-to posing coach? Or are you going to risk being left behind?
3. The One Thing Most Posing Coaches Overlook (And Why It’s Hurting Their Business)
You can teach an athlete all the right angles, transitions, and stage presence tricks, but if their shoes are wrong… all that hard work can fall apart.
The truth? Most posing coaches don’t actually know much about posing shoes.
But here’s the thing—heels affect everything. The way an athlete moves, their balance, their confidence, their ability to hold a pose. If their shoes aren’t right for them, it shows. And guess who they’ll blame when their stage presence suffers? You.
The best coaches know that posing shoe knowledge is a game-changer, and that’s where The KOMPAK Posing Shoe School comes in.
4. Become an Elite Posing Coach with The KOMPAK Posing Shoe School
This is the first and only course of its kind designed to give posing coaches the knowledge they need to be at the top of their game.
What’s in it for you?
✅ A full deep dive into everything posing shoes—styles, fit, the history and trends, stage impact, spotting common and advanced mistakes, and how to guide athletes to the perfect pair.
✅ Certification to prove you’ve mastered this essential knowledge (and to give you an edge over other coaches!).
✅ A 1:1 call with me, where we can go through anything from the course, but also dive into business, branding, sales, and marketing—because being a great coach is one thing, but running a thriving coaching business is another.
Take Action Now & Start 2026 Strong
If you’re serious about making 2026 your most successful year yet, now is the time to act. Enrol in The KOMPAK Posing Shoe School today and get ready to take your posing coaching business to the next level. Or to find out more information on the course itself, click here,
Want to get accredited, refine your expertise, and ensure that every client achieves top-tier results? This course is a MUST. Stand out in the industry and take your business to the next level!