Hey Champions, this message is for you. If you are a current athlete, I can help you take your game to another level. My passions and strengths are in wrestling, football, baseball, and strength & conditioning. My background as a sports performance specialist and strength and conditioning teacher, can help you get stronger, faster, and more explosive between the lines. My background as an athlete and a coach will help you get stronger and tougher between the ears. If you a former athlete who once embodied strength, confidence, and that unbeatable competitive spirit. I can help you reclaim the high-energy, unstoppable version of yourself that life’s changes may have sidelined. You are more than your setbacks; you are a champion at heart, and it’s time to rise up! Let's get you back in the game!
Shawnee, KS
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I was a college wrestler for 3 years. I graduated from college with a degree in physical education with an emphasis in coaching. I was a High School PE Teacher and Strength & conditioning teacher for 3 years. During my teaching days I also coached middle school and high school wrestling (head coach 2 years, assistant coach 2 years), High School Football (Head coach 1 year, assistant coach 2 years), and I was the head coach for the summer strength & speed program every year (3 years).
In 2006 I became a personal trainer, and over the last 20 years I have built a great business. I have many certifications in personal training and coaching. Over the last 25 years I have been an athlete, a student, a coach, a teacher, and a trainer. I have trained many athletes (and former athletes) over the years from many sports and ability levels.
If you are an athlete: My background in personal training and strength & conditioning, can help you get bigger, faster, and stronger between the lines. My background as an athlete and coach, can help you get stronger and tougher between the ears.
If you are a former athlete trying to get back in the game: I can help you figure out how fitness fits in the life your living right now. We often find ourselves stuck on the inconsistency rollercoaster. This where life only seems to be a part of your life in spirts, but never seems to really stick for very long. Life's unexpected changes are what usually cause this to happen. I will help you by taking you through my, "Fitness Reset" to help determine where and how fitness fits in your present life. With a new game plan, you will be able to reclaim that eye of the tiger swagger you once had.
Homework report: How have you held yourself accountable since we last saw each other. What obstacle have you struggled with that we need to overcome?
Dynamic warmup: Get you ready for todays workout.
Circuits: Training that matches our current focus and emphasis for the day/week.
Chads challenge: Grit and grind.
Cool down: recovery time
Homework assignment: What I expect of you between this session and your next one.
Awards and Recognition as a trainer: Featured in Kansas City Fitness Magazine in 2014 & 2015 as a rising star in fitness. Named a top trainer in Kansas City by Thumbtack in 2013, 2014, 2015. Featured in Voyage KC Magazine as a Top Trainer in 2021 & 2025. 3x Best Selling author of the book series: "Make Fitness A Priority" Recognized by National Fitness Hall of Fame for 15 years of dedicated service in fitness. Awards and Recognition as an athlete: NWCAA Brute High School Scholastic All-American in Wrestling. Member of the Burlington High School Wrestling Hall Of Fame. 3x Worlds Toughest Mudder Finisher (24 hour obstacle course). Completed 2 marathons.
Coach Doug Vanderlinden. My high school wrestling coach, and first mentor for wrestling, coaching, and life.
I have been an athlete, a student, a coach, a teacher, and a trainer. All of these experiences have prepared me to thrive helping athletes and former athletes win on the field and off.
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