Kirk told me what his training was, mostly about certification, not about specific degrees, etc., but I didn’t pay much attention. I believe, however, that Kirk told me he is doing this while he is seeking a degree in something health-related. I had the feeling it was a part-time job for him in his field.

The first week, which was actually 2 weeks ago, we just chatted for 10 minutes. He introduced himself, I introduced myself. The next week, he asked me the standard 4 questions he’ll be asking every week, and we talked about where I thought I was. Tomorrow will be our third “meeting.”

These meetings are telephone conversations, 10 minutes long, and they’re sponsored by my health plan, HealthNet. This is the first time I’ve been offered this type of prevention “treatment.” It will go on for 6 weeks. If I want to continue it, I can request that.

I have no idea how your daughter might figure out how to get involved. It didn’t sound like it was a career for the coach I have. But it could certainly be one of the stepping stones to a health career.