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Retaining coaches may at times feel as elusive as catching a greased pig, but here at Freedom in Motion we have researched and learned from experience some effective techniques at catching that slippery swine. There are many reasons a gym (or any business) should want to keep their employees; First, it’s expensive to train new employees and high turnover often results in a decreased sense of morale in the remaining staff. This creates a heavier workload resulting in greater stress. It's also beneficial in many ways to have a long term staff you can trust and rely on. So what can you do about turnover? Creating a sense of purpose and providing an avenue for personal and professional growth are great ways to start and if all else fails, you can always try groveling.