THE MISSION, The Men, and me.
I once read a book called The Mission, the Men, and Me. It resonated deeply, not because I have it all figured out—far from it. I’m not the sharpest tool in the shed, nor am I perfect, and I don’t pretend to be. Some days, the weight of balancing life as an entrepreneur, a Marine […]
Paralysis by analysis
Avoid falling into the trap of paralysis by analysis. Every movement, every workout must have a clear purpose. Approach programming like a sniper—one shot, one kill. Precision is key because wasted time is wasted potential. Don’t just throw together workouts based on trends or what’s popular on social media. Instead, master the fundamentals. Understand how […]
What is strength?
Strength, in its most fundamental sense, is defined as the ability to exert force to overcome resistance. In the gym, this is quantified as force, measured in Newtons, which is the product of mass (m) and acceleration (a), as described by the formula: Force = Mass × Acceleration. Power, on the other hand, takes this […]
Complacency Kills
Maybe not immediately but over time. Let us never get to comfortable, comfortability is the slow killer and makes us weak. The small bargain with yourself where you feel “I can skip that” or “ive done this 1000 times I don’t need to do that.” The moment we get to comfortable is the beginning of […]
The Power of Why
As Marines, many assume we simply follow orders without question, functioning as unthinking robots. While there is truth to our strict adherence to discipline Marines — and service members as a whole — are free thinking, living and breathing humans. Understanding why we do what we do is critical, and as a leader I make […]
What is a flame without a spark?
“I will never quit. I persevere and thrive on adversity.”— U.S. Navy SEAL Ethos I’ve always tried to be open, real, and grounded. Instagram isn’t just a highlight reel of wins for me. It’s also a space where I share the losses, the growth, the lessons, the real parts of the journey. My hope isn’t […]
Efficiency is everything
Every athlete is unique—different strengths, different mechanics, different attributes. But at their core, they are all the same. They are human. They are athletes. And there are fundamental qualities that every athlete should embody, regardless of sport or specialization. When we obsess over what makes them different, we risk losing sight of what makes them […]
Coach’s Wake-Up Call
We challenge our athletes daily to grow, push limits, and strive for excellence. But here’s the question: Are we holding ourselves to the same standard? Every session, every interaction is an opportunity to lead by example. Are we prepared? Do we embody the discipline and commitment we expect from our athletes? Remember, our role extends […]
Proximity to failure
“Train to challenge, not to destroy. Proximity to failure is a tool, not a destination.” — Dan John This is where muscle growth (hypertrophy) and strength are forged. Some days, all you have is all you have, but on those days, effort has to be at its highest. Fatigue may blur the lines, but if […]
29 Days in 29 Palms
Last week, I asked a Junior Marine to speak candidly about his experiences since joining. I wanted to know if the Corps met his expectations. One comment stood out: he felt that many individuals seem to act in their own self-interest, caring more about their image than their fellow Marines. This Made me think The […]