<![CDATA[The Third Space]]>The Third Space is where fitness, business, health, fatherhood, and real life meet.

Hosted by CrossFit gym owners and longtime friends Wes Piatt of Coast Range CrossFit and Brian Boucher of MidState CrossFit, The Third Space is built around honest conversations about becoming better, not just in the gym, but in every area of life.

We talk training and health. We talk about the wins, mistakes, and hard lessons that come with owning a business. We talk marriage, fatherhood, leadership, mindset, and the constant challenge of trying to show up better for the people who count on us.

Some episodes will give you something practical to use in your training or business. Others might completely change direction and turn into a conversation we never expected to have.

That's kind of the point.

The Third Space is a place to step outside the noise, have conversations that matter, and hopefully walk away with something that helps you move closer to the person you want to become.

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:48:17 GMTMon, 05 Oct 2026 15:38:23 GMT60Wes<p><b><strong>The Third Space</strong></b> is where fitness, business, health, fatherhood, and real life meet.</p><p>Hosted by CrossFit gym owners and longtime friends Wes Piatt of Coast Range CrossFit and Brian Boucher of MidState CrossFit, The Third Space is built around honest conversations about becoming better, not just in the gym, but in every area of life.</p><p>We talk training and health. We talk about the wins, mistakes, and hard lessons that come with owning a business. We talk marriage, fatherhood, leadership, mindset, and the constant challenge of trying to show up better for the people who count on us.</p><p>Some episodes will give you something practical to use in your training or business. Others might completely change direction and turn into a conversation we never expected to have.</p><p>That's kind of the point.</p><p><b><strong>The Third Space is a place to step outside the noise, have conversations that matter, and hopefully walk away with something that helps you move closer to the person you want to become.</strong></b></p>episodicWeswes@coastrangecrossfit.comno<![CDATA[The CrossFit education system]]>The conversation focuses on the CrossFit education system, discussing its strengths and weaknesses, particularly the Level 1 certificate course and its adequacy for coaching. Brian and Wes, emphasize the importance of continued education for coaches and the role of affiliate owners in developing their staff. The conversation delves into the importance of continuous education and understanding in coaching, particularly within the CrossFit community. It emphasizes the need for coaches to grasp the underlying principles of training to effectively guide their clients and improve their own coaching skills.


Takeaways

  • CrossFit education is robust but coaches and affiliate owners need to improve their continuing education
  • Continued education is essential Continuous education is vital
  • Understanding training principles enhances coaching


Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to CrossFit Education
  • 01:26 Is Level 1 Certification Enough?
  • 06:35 The Role of Affiliate Owners
  • 11:07 Understanding the Levels of Certification
  • 16:00 Preparing Coaches for Success
  • 21:36 The Importance of Continued Education
  • 25:38 The Pursuit of Coaching Excellence
  • 29:30 Understanding Training Variables
  • 34:04 The Roadmap to Becoming a Coach
  • 43:07 Building a Coaching Development System
  • 48:51 The Importance of Continuous Learning
]]>0bbfd95c-706a-4182-ac7b-290f4cd7a425Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:12:44 GMT<p>The conversation focuses on the CrossFit education system, discussing its strengths and weaknesses, particularly the Level 1 certificate course and its adequacy for coaching. Brian and Wes, emphasize the importance of continued education for coaches and the role of affiliate owners in developing their staff. The conversation delves into the importance of continuous education and understanding in coaching, particularly within the CrossFit community. It emphasizes the need for coaches to grasp the underlying principles of training to effectively guide their clients and improve their own coaching skills.</p><p><br /></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>CrossFit education is robust but coaches and affiliate owners need to improve their continuing education</li><li>Continued education is essential Continuous education is vital</li><li>Understanding training principles enhances coaching</li></ul><p><br /></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to CrossFit Education</li><li>01:26 Is Level 1 Certification Enough?</li><li>06:35 The Role of Affiliate Owners</li><li>11:07 Understanding the Levels of Certification</li><li>16:00 Preparing Coaches for Success</li><li>21:36 The Importance of Continued Education</li><li>25:38 The Pursuit of Coaching Excellence</li><li>29:30 Understanding Training Variables</li><li>34:04 The Roadmap to Becoming a Coach</li><li>43:07 Building a Coaching Development System</li><li>48:51 The Importance of Continuous Learning</li></ul>no00:49:49The CrossFit education systemfull