Carlès and Daphne

So You Want to Be a Coach?

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Welcome to So You Want to Be a Coach? 🎙️—where two cycling coaches from Brussels, Daphne and Carlès, tell it like it is. With eight years in the industry, Daphne’s been through the highs, the lows, and everything that’ll make you question your life choices. Carlès, the newbie still finding his way, has no shortage of opinions. We’re here to spill the tea on the stuff other coaches won’t touch. Our mission: To give it to you straight—no sugarcoating, no nonsense. We’ll break down the real side of coaching, the challenges no one talks about, and the unspoken truths that make or break a coach

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Carlès and Daphne

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so you want to be a coach episode 6 (reunited) 01.03.2026 1:07:54

SECOND attempt at reviving the podcast hope we get to ten episodes this time! we talk about japan, overcoming winter, and dating and random stuff so please enjoy i am really happy with how this turned out - carles

INDOOR CYCLING IS DEAD. LONG LIVE INDOOR CYCLING 30.09.2025 53:40

Carlès and Daphne are back with yet another carefully planned (?) yap session. We cover why, or if, indoor cycling is losing relevance, what riders actually want and what coaches are giving, and why the role of coach should change for the better. If you care about the future of indoor cycling, this is for you. Let us know in the comments or in the dm's what you think :)

THE EXIT PLAN 22.08.2025 34:58

We stopped teaching at the studio and suddenly had to ask: do we even exist without a mic and a bike? Between Daphne launching literally anything and Carlès making "big adult career decisions", this episode is equal parts chaos, wisdom, and questionable quotes.

I FEEL WEIRD: Uncertainty, Career Reflection and Industry Frustrations 04.04.2025 52:44

You've read it: WE FEEL WEIRD. In this episode, we unpack the weird space we’ve been sitting in lately. Coaching used to feel clear—show up, give your best, grow. Lately? Not so much. We talk about the uncertainty that’s crept in, how our perspective on coaching has shifted, and what it means to build a career in an industry that doesn’t always feel stable or aligned. From studio politics to shift...

What’s In & What’s Out for 2025 28.02.2025 50:34

Two months late, Carlès and Daphne kick off the new year by breaking down the “ins” and “outs” of coaching, training, and mindset—based on input from you.. They share their own experiences, from Daphne coaching in Mexico to Carlès training in New York, and dive into topics like recovery, taking credit for hard work, and ditching unnecessary humility. A mix of real talk, humor, and lessons learned—...

The Always-On Expectation 10.01.2025 24:28

In the first episode of So You Want To Be A Coach, Carlès and Daphne are diving into the always-on expectation that comes with being a cycling coach. How do you stay ‘on’ when life throws you curveballs? What happens when your tank is running on empty, but your riders are counting on you to deliver? We'd like to hear your thoughts on this too :) Connect with us on IG: @okcarles @daphne.spins

The Always-On Expectation 03.01.2025 0:57

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