Your Buddy Match
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A 2-year vet has agreed to be your Buddy for the next 30 days. Here's who they are and what that means.
What a Buddy is (and isn't)
A Buddy is: someone who's been at ATC for at least 2 years and agreed to be a friendly face for you for a month. They know your name. They'll say hi. They'll answer the dumb questions you don't want to ask a coach.
A Buddy is NOT: a personal trainer, a therapist, a friend you have to invite to dinner, or someone you owe anything to. Low-pressure mechanism — not a forced friendship.
What to do with this
- Next time you see them in class, say hi. Use their name.
- Got an "is this normal?" question that's too small for the coach? Ask your Buddy.
- Considering an event and don't want to go alone? Ask if they're going.
What we ask of them
Their entire ask: "Say hi to this new member when you see them. Answer their questions if they ask. If they disappear for 2 weeks, text me." That's it.
Your move
Save their name. Look for them next class. Be the one who says hi first.