Getting After It With Alena Luciani
PASSIONATE. RESILIENT. AMBITIOUS.
What do you love most about the business you've built?
Connecting with people and empowering them through meaningful communication and movement.
You used to play basketball and lacrosse - is that what got you into coaching other athletes?
I grew up in a household of athletes and coaches, so my family played a huge role in wanting to pursue coaching in some capacity. I watched my dad coach from the sidelines for years so it was only natural I wanted to follow suit.
What is the biggest difference between training a professional athlete and someone trying to reach a personal goal?
I refer to everyone as an athlete - athlete in sport or athlete in life and the reason for this is because I believe being an athlete is a MINDSET, one that anyone can work towards. That said, the difference between training an athlete in sport vs. an athlete in life is the specificity of what goes into the program and timeline. Generally athletes in sport have a specific time for off-season, in-season, competitions, etc. so it's really important that I keep that in mind when programming for them!
How has your coaching approach changed since COVID?
I'm happy to say that my approach itself hasn't changed, however the way I deliver it has altered slightly! Many of my clients and athletes are training virtually and I am also running classes, so BIG S/O to ZOOM for making that possible. I'm actually really enjoying expanding in the virtual world because it allows me to connect with more humans because geography is not a restriction!
You lost your dad a few years back. What does the #livelikeJoe legacy mean to you?
Love unconditionally, giving long hugs (to those in your bubble), cooking & sharing meals with people I love and connecting with people on a deep-level. My dad's legacy is an amazing one that I hope to carry in my coaching and everyday life. He was so passionate, selfless and empathetic that he taught others how beautiful it is to be vulnerable and really love whole-heartedly.
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I'll be running more virtual Cueing & Programming Clinics in the future which you can check out more info on HERE. Finally, I also do custom training programs and virtual 1:1 training if you're looking for a strength coach!
Website: www.training2xl.com
IG: @training2xl