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Ride Faster...
Ride Stronger...
Real Strength & Conditioning for
Our Unique Sport
Born in Ardmore, OK on December 27th, 1975 I have always had a love of the outdoors and physical activities. As a child I participated in football, baseball, soccer and basketball. In high school I discovered track and cross country, two sports that I greatly excelled at, making All-League my senior year in track. During this time I was first introduced to the use of strength training in order to enhance my performance through my track coach and, seeing the difference that it made in my running, I began to research different methods in order to accelerate my progress.
After realizing that my drive to learn everything that I could about improving human performance was not normal I decided to seek certification as a strength coach through the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) in 1998. Because of my outstanding performance on the certification test, I was given the opportunity to work for them as their Assistant Director of Educational and Technical Support.
As part of this job I was responsible for fielding phone calls from students, trainers and strength coaches, answering any questions they had.
From help with their certification test to program suggestions for elite athletes, I was tasked with either knowing the answer or knowing where to find the answer. To accomplish this I read everything he could find on the subjects of training, nutrition and supplements (which I still do to this day).
During this time I also became certified in several areas through the ISSA, including Certified Fitness Trainer, Fitness Therapy, Performance Nutrition and Youth Fitness. I also started and acted as the Editor in Chief the ISSA’s online fitness magazine ( www.protraineronline.com) as well as becoming a published author in several leading fitness magazines such as Physical Magazine, BodyBuilding.com and Testosterone.net.
This high level of commitment to my education and rapid rise in the strength training field also led to me becoming one of the youngest members of the ISSA to earn the rank of Master of Sports Sciences, the highest level of certification this prestigious organization can bestow upon one of its trainers.
It was during that time with the ISSA that I bought my first mountain bike in 2000. Soon after that my training priorities changed drastically. I started mountain biking in the mountains behind Santa Barbara, CA and the rough, rocky trails caused me to quickly realize that mountain biking’s highly physical nature needed a far different approach than the track influenced one I was following.
Although I used the resources available to me through the ISSA to search for good resources on mountain bike strength training, none of them seemed to be made with true athletic training in mind. Because of this I instinctively began to structure a unique training style in order to accelerate my progress as a rider.
Through trial and error I started to find exercises and strategies that noticeably enhanced my riding. Moving to the San Diego area 2001 and then to Hawaii in 2003 allowed me even more chances to progress my riding and training strategies. In 2006 I decided to bring my unique training system to the mountain bike community at large and the MTB Strength Training System was born.
FITNESS PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
The Athletes Training Zone (Grand Junction, CO) 2007 – present
Owner/ Head Strength Coach
· Assessment of movement patterns, mobility, strength and agility levels to aid in program design.
· Communication of program intent and coaching of exercises to clients.
· Creation of personalized training logs for each client.
· Training of staff to properly communicate programs and coach exercises to clients.
· Communication with local media through press releases.
· Conducting of seminars for the public on various training related subjects.
· Creation of a bi-monthly training column for the Free Press
MTB Strength Training Systems 2006 - present
Owner/ Creator
· Creation the first strength and conditioning program on the market geared specifically towards mountain bikers.
· Creation a 200+ page manual and supporting DVD with exercise demos for the Ultimate MTB Workout Program info product.
· Sponsorship and support several MTB athletes around the world on the MTB Strength Training Systems team.
· Creation of bi-monthly e-mail newsletter.
· Creation and maintenance of website to support the MTB Strength Training System ( www.mtbstrengthcoach.com ).
· Communication with MTB industry magazines regarding the creation and development of new products.
· Submission of articles to magazines supporting and promoting the MTB Strength Training System.
Woodcreek Athletic Club (Tyler, TX) 2004-2006
Manager/ Training Director
· Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the 32,000 square foot, 2000 member facility.
· Hired staff for department head positions including maintenance, front desk, fitness and nursery.
· Assisted department heads in the hiring, training and discipline of club staff in their area.
· Created and instituted job descriptions and disciplinary policies for all departments in the club.
· Help conduct staff meetings in which I communicated club and member needs and helped the staff figure out the best way to meet those needs.
· Advised on and help develop the yearly budget for marketing, equipment purchases and club improvements.
· Responsible for communicating with the payroll department regarding any discrepancies or concerns that came up.
· Oversaw the renovation of several key areas in the club including the free weight room, steam rooms, hot tubs and pool.
· Set membership prices and created the contracts and membership packages.
· Hired and trained staff for the personal training department.
· Fielded and handled any member concerns or complaints.
Extreme Strength Systems 1998-2004
Owner/Head Trainer
- Development of stretching, diet and exercise programs for individuals with various backgrounds and considerations.
- Organization of corporate workout programs.
- Development of specific athletic training strategies for various athletes including sprinters, surfers, mountain bikers, football players and martial artists.
- Development of injury rehab/prevention programs for individuals with various backgrounds and considerations.
- Development of strength training and flexibility programs for special population clients.
Freelance Fitness Writer 1999-present
Contributing Author to Health and Fitness Magazines
Contribute fitness related articles covering such topics as training, diet and supplementation to several local, national and international publications such as Physical Magazine, www.BodyBuilding.com and www.Testosterone.net.
International Sports Sciences Association (Santa Barbara, CA) 1998-2000
Assistant Director of Educational and Technical Support
- Educated students on principles and concepts of fitness training.
- Assistant Editor on the third revision of ISSA’s Specialist in Performance Nutrition course.
- Graded examinations and contributed to curriculum and testing changes in the Certified Fitness Trainer course.
- Developed the concept for the ISSA’s online members’ newsletter www.ProTrainerOnLine.com. - Responsibilities included contributing articles, assisting other contributing authors with development of articles, editing of submitted articles and working with webmaster to ensure bi-monthly publication of newsletter.
- Assisted ISSA members in developing training programs for various clients with a wide range of special needs and considerations.
- Developed a high level of competence in multiple areas of fitness, acquiring certification in the following areas: Certified Fitness Trainer, Specialist in Sports Nutrition, Fitness Therapy, Specialist in Sports Conditioning, Aerobic Fitness Trainer, Water Fitness Trainer, Specialist in Martial Arts Conditioning and Youth Fitness Trainer.
L.A. Fitness (Encinitas, CA) 1999-2000
Injury Rehab/Prevention Specialist and Fitness Trainer
- Familiarized new club members with fitness equipment and basic safety and fitness principles.
- Designed and implemented workouts for a clientele with a variety of special conditions including but not limited to: senior citizens, specific sports training, youth training and injury rehab.
General Nutrition Center (Ardmore, OK) 1998-1999
Customer Service and Sales
- Educated customers on supplement and dietary principles and assisted them in making choices based on their needs and concerns.
- Achieved special certificate of achievement based on in-store supplement education testing in recognition of superior scores achieved in passing all sections.
- Handled closing responsibilities several times a week including closing out cash register and depositing money.
Crunch Gym (South Beach, FL) 1998
Fitness Trainer
Familiarized new club members with fitness equipment and basic safety and fitness principles.
Walked the club floor to assist club members, pick up stray weights and equipment and look for new prospective clients.
Body Trends Fitness Supply Store (Santa Barbara, CA) 1998
Customer Service and Sales
- Assisted customers in fitness equipment purchasing decisions based on their needs and budget.
- Educated customers in safe use of various styles of fitness equipment.
- Handled phone calls, orders and concerns for the internet sales division of the company.
Additional Education/ Experience:
Lehigh University (Bethlehem, PA) 1994-1995
Sports Psychology emphasis
