I know both ends of this.
The highest level of sport, and the morning you want nothing to do with the world. I coach from the whole distance between them.
“I’m a former D1 athlete who got injured during my last season and lost myself. I gained 100 pounds, hit rock bottom, and wanted nothing to do with the world. Then one day I had enough, and stopped feeling sorry for myself. 50 pounds later and 50 pounds to go I wanted to do two things: educate myself and help others.”— Serena Brown, founder of Phoenix Fitness & Performance
That's the short version, and it's the reason Phoenix exists. I'm presently training for the Olympics myself, which is admittedly the extreme end of the spectrum. But considering where I came from? I understand what it's like to lack motivation and feel uncomfortable in your body. I've been there and I'm still working through it. Just like you.
What training with me is actually like
It's really like working out with your Virgo bestie. I want the best for you. I'm going to tell you what you need to know and do — but it'll always be with your best interest in mind. I'm a gentle-ish giant. Blunt where it helps, patient where it counts, and never interested in making you feel small so a program can look impressive.
Built to go anywhere
Sport taught me that the best plan is the one that survives the week you actually get. Travel, a brutal work stretch, a hotel gym with two dumbbells and a bench — none of that should end your training. So every program I write has a full version, a short version, and a version for new terrain. Adaptability isn't me lowering the bar for you; it's the freedom that keeps the routine alive long enough to change something. Your training should travel as well as you do.
How that shapes the coaching
We test, we train, we re-test. Real numbers, on paper, compared against you six weeks ago and nobody else. Whether you're an athlete chasing a season, an executive squeezing in three sessions, or someone who has never touched a barbell, the process is the same and it's catered to your goals. If you're not sure what those are yet, I'll help you figure out where you need to get started.
See how that plays out in the coaching options, or just tell me where you're at.