<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Virtuous Coach Development]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inspire. Elevate. Transform.]]></description><link>https://www.virtuouscoach.nl/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 22:42:54 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.virtuouscoach.nl/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Coaching at a Crossroads: Insights into the Health of the CrossFit® Ecosystem]]></title><description><![CDATA[Introduction Over the past few years, I’ve spoken with hundreds of coaches and affiliate owners. Many of them feel like they’re on an...]]></description><link>https://www.virtuouscoach.nl/post/health-crossfit-ecosystem-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67fa54eb4d9495e7a68e0cd9</guid><pubDate>Sun, 13 Apr 2025 17:21:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bda9b8_a6b7ea726edf4d758603b11468e03b7e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Farran Mackay</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Empowering coaches: Let's take a step away from only lectures]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the heart of coaching, where learning never stops, we stand at a fascinating crossroads. We have the opportunity to embrace evidence...]]></description><link>https://www.virtuouscoach.nl/post/empowering-coaches-let-s-take-a-step-away-from-only-lectures</link><guid isPermaLink="false">653669226e3320fe9566b4e0</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Oct 2023 14:57:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bda9b8_8524949a235f46c4ac7c6b0288c96864~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Farran Mackay</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Empowering Coaches: Building Authentic Relationships]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coaching, at its heart, has always been about guiding and nurturing growth. 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Today, we talk about two important ideas - mental toughness and...]]></description><link>https://www.virtuouscoach.nl/post/psychology-101-for-coaches-mental-toughness-and-resilience</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64c7b071bca68d794b6c49a2</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Jul 2023 16:26:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bda9b8_345ffdcf9dec40e0bd38a608346e2161~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Farran Mackay</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Psychology 101 for Coaches: Self-efficacy and self-confidence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to the latest installment of our series, "Psychology 101 for Coaches". 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Someone asks if it's from the rack or the floor after you clearly briefed it at the whiteboard, and you find...]]></description><link>https://www.virtuouscoach.nl/post/empowering-coaches-practical-tips-for-staving-off-coaching-fatigue</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64400346f997c7ac711854ca</guid><category><![CDATA[Empowering Coaches]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 23 Apr 2023 08:04:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bda9b8_06773802495a48e783100b9a4a536801~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_999,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Farran Mackay</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Insights from the frontline: A survey of Dutch CrossFit ® coaches and affiliate owners]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the month of March 2023, we conducted a survey specifically targeted at CrossFit ® coaches and affiliate owners in the Netherlands. 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