Strength is the mother of all fitness qualities; without being strong first, you cannot produce adequate force or power to sprint faster, jump higher, throw harder, or reduce the likelihood of injuries, nor be resilient enough to return to play after an injury. I can't train you to improve your sport skills, but I can train you to become a better athlete.

Prior to the first session, every client goes through a thorough evaluation process where we test for structural balance, neurotype, and strength and power, depending on their sport. Along with the demands of the sport, I use the testing data to design a periodized training program designed with dates and competitions in mind. We conduct follow-up testing intermittently throughout the training year, as well as collect data from each training session which is used to track progress and make adjustments to future training programs.

After a general warm-up, we start with the priority for that workout, which is decided based on the results from testing and where in the training year they are at that time. Workouts typically consist of 4-8 exercises, all completed with an hour to keep cortisol levels in check. Every aspect of the workout is regulated, from sets, reps, rest periods, and tempo. After an explanation and demo of each exercise, appropriate cues are given to reinforce proper technique. Data for every set is logged on a computer and used to learn from in subsequent workouts and programs. If needed, or requested, assisted stretch therapy and/or soft tissue release is performed at the end of the session.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree - Kinesiology

• Master’s Degree – Exercise & Sport Science

• Poliquin Level 3 Strength Coach

• Performance PT Coach Level 1 & 2 – Clean Health & Fitness Institute

• Performance Nutrition Coach Level 1 & 2 – Clean Health & Fitness Institute

• Biosignature Level 1

• Fascial Stretch Therapist Level 1

• USAW Level 1 (Olympic Weightlifting Coach)

• Precision Nutrition Level 1

• NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning specialist

• NSCA Certified Personal Trainer

• Numerous Semi-Private Internships and seminars with Charles Poliquin (Coach of over 800 Olympians)

• Private internships with Ben Prentiss (Prentiss Hockey Performance)

• Private business mentorship with Daine McDonald (Founder Clean Health Fitness Institute)

• Semi-private internship with Milos Sarcev (former IFBB bodybuilder and coach to Mr. Olympia competitors)

• Over 50,000 in-person client training hours logged since 1998

• Currently studying for Board Certification in Integrative and Functional Nutrition

I have trained hundreds of athletes of all sports, with a list of accomplishments that include:

- State Champion Teams (Basketball)

- National Champion Teams (Wrestling, Cross Country, Gymnastics)

- World Champion Athlete (Volleyball)

- Olympic Athlete (Swimming)

- World Ranked Athlete (Swimming, Tie Down Roping)

- Olympic Trials Athletes (Swimming)

- Professional Athletes (Baseball, UFC, Rodeo)

- Many D1 Scholarship Recipients (Baseball, Volleyball, Swimming, Basketball)

Charles Poliquin, coach to over 800 Olympians, and Gold medalists in 20+ sports. I first mentored under coach Poliquin in 2009 and until his untimely passing in 2018. His influence in my industry is far-reaching; he used training methods 20 years before research came out verifying its effectiveness. Besides his training methods, every conversation I had with him gave incredible insight into why you would train an athlete that particular way.

I have been practicing what I preach for 40 years; from playing baseball competitively to being a strength athlete for 10 years, and continuing intense training into my 50's. I am fortunate enough to have opened my own training facility and choose the absolute best equipment in the world to help get the best results for my athletes. I'm passionate about strength & conditioning and have made it a career of it.

There's nothing better than taking part in the preparation of an athlete and watching their development progress as the gains they experience in the weight room translate to improved performance in their sport. I enjoy communicating with coaches to optimize the training of each athlete, especially in sports/events that I am less familiar with.