How do I check how many CrossFit box members come only for one coach’s class?

Request class attendance records for several months, broken out by time slot and coach. Look at the member names behind the totals. Do the same people appear in all the classes, or does one coach’s schedule draw a distinct crowd? Check also whether that coach’s classes are the fullest or hold the longest-standing members. Ask how many members belong to the box because of the programming, the community or the location, rather than a single coach.

Next, talk to the coach, with the seller’s agreement. Ask about their plans, their agreement with the box, and what would make them stay. A coach who is not under a written arrangement may have more freedom to leave, or to take members elsewhere. Your lawyer can advise on retention terms and restrictions. Look at the box’s history when coaches have changed before, and whether members stayed.

Finally, ask how the seller has prepared the others. Are the remaining coaches trained and liked? Does the box run an introduction period for members? Sit in on a few classes and speak with regular members, to judge how connected they feel to the box itself and not just to one person. If one coach clearly matters most, talk with your advisers about ways to keep them engaged through the transition.

Key takeaways

• Break attendance down by coach and by member, not just totals.
• Speak with the key coach about their plans and terms.
• Judge whether members feel loyal to the box or only to one person.