Vaughan Wilson
Bodybuilding competition prep coach in the UK
| Hourly rate range | $50 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Athletes |
| Based in | United Kingdom |
| Experience | 10 years coaching |
| Practice | Prep Coach UK |
Vaughan Wilson runs Prep Coach UK and coaches bodybuilding and physique competitors in the UK. He guides athletes from the off-season to show day and the weeks after. He has worked in the industry for 10 years and has competed on stage himself. His team lists 287 first places, 567 top three finishes, 23 overall wins and 1 PCA pro card. He attends every show his clients enter, including the night before.
What Vaughan helps with
Vaughan works with competitors who want to step on stage and win. This covers first timers and past winners who want an overall title.
- Preparing for a first bodybuilding show
- Placing for the first time after competing
- Winning a class or an overall title
- Training for a specific competition category
- Learning correct posing
- Managing peak week and show day
- Staying on track in the off-season and after the show
- Photoshoot preparation
Who Vaughan works with
Prep Coach UK works with athletes at every stage of competing. Some have never been on stage. Some have competed but never placed. Others have placed or won their class and now want the overall. The team also works with clients who want photoshoot prep.
How Vaughan works
The team maps out the whole route to the stage, from the off-season through prep and show day. Athletes learn how to train for their category and how to pose. Clients have regular check ins, and adjustments are made as needed. On show day, Vaughan keeps athletes calm with check ins. He is at every show and the night before. Clients also get support after the show.
Background and qualifications
Vaughan Wilson has worked in the bodybuilding industry for 10 years. He has competed several times but chose to focus on coaching athletes. He founded Prep Coach UK, which coaches competitors for shows across bodybuilding federations, with a focus on PCA. One long-term client signed up in 2018 and has since done 30 shows with him. Vaughan also teaches other coaches through a one-day online seminar called the Prep Coach Blueprint.
Vaughan Wilson pricing
Programs and services
- Competition prep
- Photoshoot prep
- Zoom educational consultation
- Prep Coach Blueprint one-day seminar for coaches
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The CoachVouch take
Vaughan attends every client show and the night before, and his athletes have won 23 overall titles.
Best for bodybuilding competitors who want a full plan from off-season to stage and a coach at the show.
Common questions
How much does Vaughan Wilson charge?
Coaching with Vaughan runs $50 to $130 an hour. Message Vaughan from this page for an exact quote.
What does Vaughan Wilson help with?
Vaughan Wilson helps with preparing for a first bodybuilding show, placing for the first time after competing, winning a class or an overall title and training for a specific competition category.
Does Prep Coach UK work with first-time competitors?
Yes. The team works with athletes who have never competed, as well as those who have competed or won before.
Does Vaughan Wilson teach other coaches?
Yes. He runs the Prep Coach Blueprint, a one-day online seminar for new and current prep coaches and personal trainers who want to move into physique coaching.
How do I contact Vaughan Wilson?
Send Vaughan a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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