KSI FAQs - KING Coaching Program

To begin your educational journey through KSI I would recommend you commence with the KSI Coach Intern Program (CIP). Click here to learn more about this.
--Ian King

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Q. Coach King, I am interested in becoming a certified personal trainer. I have looked into various organizations here in the States (ACE, NESTA,IFPA, AFPA and ISSA )and would greatly appreciate your advice as far finding the best organization to get started with.

Tim – my background has not been in personal training per se, so I am not best one to comment. I have trained athletes exclusively, and then taken my methods and applied them to all segments of the population that require physical training. Quite effectively I feel. There is one organization that you have missed off your list and that is the NSCA, which I understand has a Personal Training certification also. Additionally, how much study have you done of my writings? And what about the KSI Coach Intern Program (CIP)?

My goal is not to certify, rather to educate. Finally, if you were a forum member you could pose your question on the forum at this site and I would be confident you would receive a number of balanced, objective and informative responses from forum members who could probably speak from experience in the matter of US certification. Consider giving that a shot if you really want informed feedback. All the best!
--Ian King

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Q. Have you heard which is the premier training organization based in the UK? If so, how do you rate them?

For UK organizations, I cannot comment. My focus is and has always been global.
--Ian King

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Q. Is your coaching program accredited?

What do you mean by accredited? I assume you mean has someone in some position of authority granted their blessing. If so, which association? In which industry? In which country? You may conclude that not only are our educational processes not 'accredited', but that I am also somewhat cynical. Further, from my experience, two comments. If I wanted to maximize the numbers participating in our education, we would rush to get 'accredited'. This would result in more volume of business. Second point - I have learnt that if a person primary goal is to be 'accredited', they are not seeking the same goals as the goals of our educational approach. They are not the type of person I believe will optimize in our approach, and therefore I would tend to encourage them to seek elsewhere. Our educational approach is to provide the competencies to succeed in the real world, something that has limited in common with most 'accredited' approaches.
--Ian King

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Q. Have you heard of anybody getting college credit for obtaining the knowledge you provide through your teaching resources?

I have not heard of anybody getting college credit for obtaining the knowledge we provide through our teaching resources. I have heard of our material however being used in college programs in the US and Canada.
--Ian King

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Does the world today really looks at "credentials" to verify ones accomplishments and professional authenticity, or is that your perception/paradigm? Is that a statement of fact or opinion? Understanding the difference will assist you in clarifying your direction and what you need to do to achieve success. Do I feel that it is mandatory for someone in the coaching industry, especially just starting out, to have that college degree even though there are other forms of education out there that might offer more than what you might get in a college course? If you mean by the use of the word mandatory 'you must', no. However, I believe that it makes it easier in the earlier stages of your career to get in the door. Qualifications matter when impressing colleague, applying for 'jobs' or 'positions'. Ability, results and track record matter to the client and the market.
--Ian King

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Q. Would you say that someone could benefit from both your educational products and the college education?

If I didn't I can see no reason for creating my education.

Bottom line - formal education will get you a job. Informal, additional, self-driven education will make the difference between another mass-produced, limited thinking, well conditioned to believe what they were taught at college kind of person and a high achiever. Do both if you can.
--Ian King

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Q. Is a career as a personal trainer a good way to make money, or are the limited financial rewards offset by the great feelings of satisfaction knowing you've changed a persons life?

My attitude towards money and physical preparation consultants is simple - there is no reason why you cannot make a six figure income in this industry. However as with any work or business, you will only ever attract the amount of money you belief you should have. And income is only part of the equation. Is is not synonymous with wealth.
--Ian King

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KSI Coach Intern Program (CIP)

Q. What's the CIP 101 Theory course like?

I was impressed I was with the subject content on Unit 13 and 14 of the KSI CIP 101 program!
--Lee

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Q. What's it like going to a KSI Level 1 Boot Camp?

An elite group of coaches gathered in September for the only KSI CIP 103 Boot Camp offered in North America. Here is some of the feedback from that event!

I have returned home to the UK today, after participating in the KSI CIP 103 Boot Camp in Salt Lake City. Yet again, I can say with complete sincerity that these three days have been the most powerful and transforming 3 days of my life, equaled only by the KSI Boot Camp I attended over 3 years ago.

Along with myself and the other individuals who took action and attended to exploit this unique and invaluable learning experience. The whole event was headed by Mike Pimentel, KSI Director of Education, and we were also fortunate to have the full support and guidance the CMP coach Miguel Charles.

It was a milestone for me to meet some of the people that have given me so much support recently and through the Coach Intern Program especially Miguel who is my mentor coach!

Huge insights and progress were made for all involved in the areas of PROFESSIONAL (Athletic Preparation), PERSONAL, BUSINESS and FINANCIAL development.

The final day held a huge surprise for myself and the other attendees. We all shared the evening with Ian and Teresa King, and their children Summer and Hunter.

My deepest gratitude goes to all those that were involved and made this experience possible for me, which equally includes my fellow participants!
--Scott

On my return from the US and the boot camp, I related to my close friend the experience I had meeting Ian for the third time, and the time shared with the CMP coaches over dinner. I explained how Ian is capable of making such fast, accurate insights in seconds that others wouldn't see in years. A few minutes in Ian's company has more powerful, resonating effects than hours with even the smartest/most positive people I have met. My friend said "wow, sounds like a powerful/special person."

I am not saying this to inflate Ian's ego, but to illustrate what is capable when we are dedicated to fulfill our potential.

I know hardly anything, but to the best of my "knowledge" we are only here one time round, so we had better make the most of it and of ourselves! So much to do, learn, become and teach. We need never be bored for one moment. Even with tireless effort we will only achieve some of what we are capable of.
--Scott

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