[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":579},["ShallowReactive",2],{"blog-en-define-and-reach-your-sports-coach-target-audience":3,"blog-trans-en-define-and-reach-your-sports-coach-target-audience":573},{"id":4,"title":5,"author":6,"body":7,"category":559,"date":560,"description":561,"extension":562,"featured":563,"image":564,"lang":565,"meta":566,"navigation":567,"path":568,"ref":569,"seo":570,"stem":571,"__hash__":572},"blog\u002Fblog\u002Fen\u002Fdefine-and-reach-your-sports-coach-target-audience.md","Define and reach your sports coach target audience","Clément Verhille",{"type":8,"value":9,"toc":518},"minimark",[10,14,23,31,36,41,71,74,78,89,93,96,100,104,115,118,122,133,137,148,152,156,167,170,174,185,189,200,203,236,240,244,255,258,262,278,282,293,298,302,306,317,320,324,335,343,347,358,362,366,386,390,401,405,416,421,425,429,440,444,455,459,470,474,485,488,505,508],[11,12,13],"p",{},"Introduction",[11,15,16,17,22],{},"Finding the right clients is not a matter of luck. It's a method. Clearly defining your audience will help you sell better, schedule your sessions better and build loyalty. This step-by-step guide shows you how to choose a viable target, understand them, and reach them with offers and messaging that hits the mark. To centralize your offers, reservations, payments and messages, discover EKKLO here: ",[18,19,21],"a",{"href":20},"\u002F","EKKLO",".",[11,24,25,26,30],{},"Tip now: if you don't yet have a clear offer, start by structuring one or two simple packs. 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Refuse anything that dilutes your results. Example: “I don’t prepare for strength competitions. I am dedicated to getting back into shape without heavy lifting. »",[32,97,99],{"id":98},"_2-test-demand-field-evidence-and-simple-data","2) Test demand: field evidence and simple data",[37,101,103],{"id":102},"_21-explore-where-demand-is-expressed","2.1 Explore where demand is expressed",[42,105,106,109,112],{},[45,107,108],{},"Keywords and trends: Google Trends, search suggestions, YouTube, Reddit, local forums.",[45,110,111],{},"Social networks: Instagram\u002FTikTok hashtags and comments; note recurring questions.",[45,113,114],{},"Field: talk to 10 people corresponding to your target; ask their biggest obstacle.",[11,116,117],{},"Key questions: “What’s stopping you from starting? \", \"What result would make you say it's worth it? »",[37,119,121],{"id":120},"_22-question-your-customers-and-prospects","2.2 Question your customers and prospects",[42,123,124,127,130],{},[45,125,126],{},"Mini-survey (5 questions max): main objective, obstacles, possible frequency, budget, preferences (solo\u002Fduo\u002Fgroup).",[45,128,129],{},"15-minute discovery call: validate pain, deadline, urgency, budget.",[45,131,132],{},"Note the exact words used: you will reuse them in your pages and posts.",[37,134,136],{"id":135},"_23-analyze-the-competition-intelligently","2.3 Analyze the competition intelligently",[42,138,139,142,145],{},[45,140,141],{},"Who already occupies the niche? What do they offer? What evidence?",[45,143,144],{},"Where are the holes in the racket? 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Test EKKLO: ",[18,297,21],{"href":20},[32,299,301],{"id":300},"_5-choose-your-channels-and-messages-content-that-sells-without-forcing","5) Choose your channels and messages: content that sells without forcing",[37,303,305],{"id":304},"_51-editorial-line-702010","5.1 Editorial line 70\u002F20\u002F10",[42,307,308,311,314],{},[45,309,310],{},"70% educational: 1 tip, 1 demonstration, 1 mistake to avoid.",[45,312,313],{},"20% social proof: testimonials, behind the scenes, mini-case studies.",[45,315,316],{},"10% sale: reminder of open places, clear call to action.",[11,318,319],{},"Simple calendar: 3 posts\u002Fweek + 3 stories\u002Fday + 1 live\u002Ffortnight.",[37,321,323],{"id":322},"_52-formats-that-convert-best-in-sport","5.2 Formats that convert best in sport",[42,325,326,329,332],{},[45,327,328],{},"“Before\u002Fafter” carousels with action plan.",[45,330,331],{},"Reels of 30-45 s: 1 exercise, 1 instruction, 1 error.",[45,333,334],{},"Weekly “customer progress” emails + quick 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(rate of 2-5% on qualified traffic)",[45,375,376],{},"Show rate on calls (70-80%)",[45,378,379],{},"Conversion rate to the offer (30-50% for a well-framed flagship offer)",[45,381,382],{},"Average basket and average duration (LTV)",[45,384,385],{},"Renewal rate \u002F recommendation",[37,387,389],{"id":388},"_62-iterate-with-small-quick-tests","6.2 Iterate with small, quick tests",[42,391,392,395,398],{},[45,393,394],{},"Test 2 offer promises over 2 weeks (same price, different message).",[45,396,397],{},"Test 2 capture formats (PDF lead magnet vs mini-video) and keep the winner.",[45,399,400],{},"Simplify onboarding if friction is high (fewer forms, more automation).",[37,402,404],{"id":403},"_63-standardize-and-automate-what-works","6.3 Standardize and automate what works",[42,406,407,410,413],{},[45,408,409],{},"Message templates (reminders, congratulations, request for opinions).",[45,411,412],{},"Weekly monitoring systems (short questionnaire + auto 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