Why I Coach

I started lifting at 17 with very little experience and a naturally small frame after years of Cross Country and Track. Building muscle and strength did not come easily to me, so I had to learn how to make progress through patience, consistency, structured programming, and a lot of trial and error.

That experience is a big part of why I care so much about coaching. I know what it feels like to be unsure of yourself in the gym, to work hard for small improvements, and to wonder whether you are really capable of becoming stronger.

When I work with someone, I take their progress personally. I want to understand what they are struggling with, what motivates them, and what they are capable of becoming. I pay attention to the small wins, the first confident set, the first real PR, the moment an exercise finally clicks, because those are often the moments that change how someone sees themselves.

My goal is not simply to put people through workouts. I want to teach them, challenge them, support them, and help them become stronger, more knowledgeable, and more confident than they were when they started. Seeing someone realize they are capable of more than they thought is one of the most rewarding parts of coaching for me.