What is something you have changed your perspective on in the past 2 years
- Training/Exercise is the easiest part of health and fitness
- Recovery + Nutrition is the most important part of health and fitness
- There is always room for improvement
I used to try to hide and avoid the battles and discomfort that came with life. As I grew up I soon came to realize that the trials and tribulations are what make up life. To not fight the battles of everyday life is to not live at all, instead embrace the fight and be grateful for every day you wake up no matter the circumstance.
Who has been the most influential person in shaping you as a health & performance coach
All my friends and family
Laura Hanchurak
Troy Sandboe
James Telfer
Lary McEwan
Jamie Strauss
Brendan Shaffick
Who has had the greatest impact on you as a person
Mr. James Telfer, my Highschool powerlifting/weightlifting teacher. Mr. Telfer shaped me into the lifter that I am today. He introduced me to the sport of olympic weightlifting to better my performance for basketball which grew to a curiosity and love for lifting weights which later led me to find a passion for the sport of powerlifting
Top 3 book recommendations
- Holy Bible
What are your current personal training goals
- Squat 500lbs, Bench 315lbs, Deadlift 600lbs
- Compete in APU Provincials in 2026
- Compete in CPU Nationals by 2028
- Improve my cardiovascular health
What inspired you to choose a career in the fitness industry
I was always doing something fitness related growing up, whether it was martial arts, team sports or the gym and it was something that I was very comfortable with. I also thought of becoming a teacher as a career choice because of my love of teaching others about anything and everything. And personal training was the sum of these two. I also hope to have the same positive impact on others that all my coaches and mentors have had on me throughout my life so far 🙂
What qualities do you believe are the most important in an exceptional coach
- Humility
- Relatability
- Knowledgeable
- Willingness to learn
What is one fun or unique fact about you that clients would be surprised to learn
I am self taught in playing the piano and guitar
What is your coaching philosophy?
Find your why and put that at the forefront of all the work you do.