The Coaches Corner University Podcast

Today, I sat down with Anthony Christodoulou, Owner of Lifetime Transformations. Tony is a UFC veteran who spent over 15 years in the fitness industry, evolving from athlete to elite coach. After years traveling the world training CEOs and high performers, he’s now helping others transform their bodies and lives through personalized coaching.We discussed:Going from UFC fighter to worldwide concierge coachFrom working 10hrs a day to 24hrs a dayThe role of a coach as an advocate for clients with their GPsHow have GLP-1 drugs changed coaching?Managing the effects of GLP-1 drugsRecommended supplementsWalking the walk as a coachNavigating a disordered relationship with foodWar stories about cutting weight for weigh-ins Strategies for effective weight cutsRecomposition for performanceLessons learned as a coach from the world of fightingFind TonyWebsite: www.lifetimetransformations.comInstagram: @tony.christodoulou__________Paul's singular goal is to raise the bar for coaching. He is committed to being the signal through the static of the fitness and health industry. If you're a coach looking to take their education to the next level, make sure to visit www.coachescorneru.com. If you're interested in coaching from Paul and his team, please visit www.masterathletic.com Find him on Instagram: @pauloneid, @coachescorneru, @masterathleticperformance__________-🌟 Make More Money and Improve your Services as an Online Fitness Coach:www.coachescorneru.com💪 Use Training and Nutrition for Peak Performance:www. masterathletic.comWho am I and why should you listen to me?Paul is a Coach, Educator, Mentor, and Athlete with a single goal - to raise the bar for online coaching. He holds Master of Science Degrees in both Exercise Science and Sports Management. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Certified Exercise Physiologist, and Certified Olympic Weightlifting Coach with 15 years of experience as a Strength and Conditioning Coach in varying capacities from youth to professional athletics.RAISING THE BAR FOR ONLINE COACHING!

This week, I sit down with Ryan Sylva, Coach/Owner of Trainer by Sylva.  Ryan is a strength and physique coach, NPC Super Heavyweight bodybuilder, and international elite powerlifter based at The Training Center in New Castle, Delaware. He’s coached athletes to pro status, top 5 finishes, and all-time world records—blending proven methods with real-world experience to help both athletes and hobbyists create lasting physical and mental transformation.We discuss:Ryan’s journey into coachingTraining around some of the strongest humans on the planetThe evolution of coachingJust helping people as a practiceWhy conjugate training?Adapting the toolbox to the needs of the lifterWhy are people so scared to train hard?Transitioning to bodybuildingMotivations to train and competeLessons learned from being coachedGenuinely caring about your athletesOperating a referral based businessMost proud moment as a coachFind RyanInstagram - @sylva_strongEmail - triumphsylva@gmail.com__________Paul's singular goal is to raise the bar for coaching. He is committed to being the signal through the static of the fitness and health industry. If you're a coach looking to take their education to the next level, make sure to visit www.coachescorneru.com. If you're interested in coaching from Paul and his team, please visit www.masterathletic.com Find him on Instagram: @pauloneid, @coachescorneru, @masterathleticperformance__________-🌟 Make More Money and Improve your Services as an Online Fitness Coach:www.coachescorneru.com💪 Use Training and Nutrition for Peak Performance:www. masterathletic.comWho am I and why should you listen to me?Paul is a Coach, Educator, Mentor, and Athlete with a single goal - to raise the bar for online coaching. He holds Master of Science Degrees in both Exercise Science and Sports Management. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Certified Exercise Physiologist, and Certified Olympic Weightlifting Coach with 15 years of experience as a Strength and Conditioning Coach in varying capacities from youth to professional athletics.RAISING THE BAR FOR ONLINE COACHING!

This week, I sat down with Drew Donaldson from DDTMethod. He is a full-time coach and personal trainer with over 10,000 hours of one-on-one coaching experience over nearly two decades. With clientele ranging from everyday people to professional athletes and Forbes-listed CEOs, Drew has developed a training methodology blending several training styles together to not only customize but OPTIMIZE training and nutrition for every shape, size, and background.Drew combines years of research and study with real-world experience to deliver results, leaving no stone unturned. A former professional wrestler with organizations such as the billion dollar entertainment company WWE as well as time spent as a well respected high end personal training manager, Drew has used his networking opportunities to gain access to some of the most brilliant minds in the fitness industry to learn from the best minds in the training industry throughout his career.Having spent more than his share of time in the trenches himself, Drew has used his personal and professional training experience to master a hybrid style of training, matched with purposeful and optimal nutrition, all customized to the individual.We discussed:The story of professional wrestling to coachCan you ever learn enough?Lateral thinking as a result of educationBeing the dumbest person in the roomWalking the walk and self-discoveryNegligency from arrogance or ignoranceBuilding a network Scaling and evolving a business over timeHelping as many people as possibleFind Drew:Email: drew@ddtmethod.comWebsite: DDTMethod.comInstagram - @ddtmethod__________Paul's singular goal is to raise the bar for coaching. He is committed to being the signal through the static of the fitness and health industry. If you're a coach looking to take their education to the next level, make sure to visit www.coachescorneru.com. If you're interested in coaching from Paul and his team, please visit www.masterathletic.com Find him on Instagram: @pauloneid, @coachescorneru, @masterathleticperformance__________-🌟 Make More Money and Improve your Services as an Online Fitness Coach:www.coachescorneru.com💪 Use Training and Nutrition for Peak Performance:www. masterathletic.comWho am I and why should you listen to me?Paul is a Coach, Educator, Mentor, and Athlete with a single goal - to raise the bar for online coaching. He holds Master of Science Degrees in both Exercise Science and Sports Management. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Certified Exercise Physiologist, and Certified Olympic Weightlifting Coach with 15 years of experience as a Strength and Conditioning Coach in varying capacities from youth to professional athletics.RAISING THE BAR FOR ONLINE COACHING!

This week, I met with Benjamin Mayfield-Smith, Founder of Matter Athletica, a coaching ecosystem built for those who refuse to settle for average — in body, business, or life. Ben is a high-performance coach, bodybuilding specialist, and the mind behind The Matter Mentality — a philosophy rooted in radical ownership, intentional suffering, and the pursuit of untapped human potential. From competitive physique athletes to everyday high performers, his work blends elite training systems with a ruthless commitment to self-mastery.We discussed:Catching up with BenTransitioning to performance coachingWhat is performance?Getting buy-in to NOT fully invest into sportLearning life skills through physical transformationHow do we systematize the transfer of skill for sport to life?Return on investment within sales at the corporate levelWalking the walk as a coachShowing up for peopleShifting identity instead of setting long term goalsFind BenWebsite - http://www.matterathletica.com/YouTube - Matter AthleticaIG - @ ben_mayfieldsmith_/@MatterAthletica__________Paul's singular goal is to raise the bar for coaching. He is committed to being the signal through the static of the fitness and health industry. If you're a coach looking to take their education to the next level, make sure to visit www.coachescorneru.com. If you're interested in coaching from Paul and his team, please visit www.masterathletic.com Find him on Instagram: @pauloneid, @coachescorneru, @masterathleticperformance__________-🌟 Make More Money and Improve your Services as an Online Fitness Coach:www.coachescorneru.com💪 Use Training and Nutrition for Peak Performance:www. masterathletic.comWho am I and why should you listen to me?Paul is a Coach, Educator, Mentor, and Athlete with a single goal - to raise the bar for online coaching. He holds Master of Science Degrees in both Exercise Science and Sports Management. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Certified Exercise Physiologist, and Certified Olympic Weightlifting Coach with 15 years of experience as a Strength and Conditioning Coach in varying capacities from youth to professional athletics.RAISING THE BAR FOR ONLINE COACHING!

This week, I sat down with Esteban Cruz,  Owner/Operator/Strength and Conditioning Coach at Strength and Honor Fitness. He is an active Strong Man Competitor and Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Doral Academy Preparatory High School.  Esteban is both a teacher in the physical education department and in charge of the strength and conditioning for 12 teams.  He prides himself on building a culture of hard work and embraces the responsibility he holds as a mentor and role model for the young people he works with.We discussed:Esteban's story from sports to strength coach. Choosing mentors to expedite knowledge. The responsibility of the role of high school strength coach. Teaching lessons through the weight room. The biggest wins are not weights on the barFalling in love with teaching. How do you earn money as a high school strength coach? What an average day looks like. The challenges of the role within the school system. Building a culture of hard work. Accountability as the biggest lever with youth. Continuing education without a formal education. Find Esteban:Website - https://strengthandhonorfitness.fit/Instagram - @estebanstrengthandhonor__________Paul's singular goal is to raise the bar for coaching. He is committed to being the signal through the static of the fitness and health industry. If you're a coach looking to take their education to the next level, make sure to visit www.coachescorneru.com. If you're interested in coaching from Paul and his team, please visit www.masterathletic.com Find him on Instagram: @pauloneid, @coachescorneru, @masterathleticperformance__________-🌟 Make More Money and Improve your Services as an Online Fitness Coach:www.coachescorneru.com💪 Use Training and Nutrition for Peak Performance:www. masterathletic.comWho am I and why should you listen to me?Paul is a Coach, Educator, Mentor, and Athlete with a single goal - to raise the bar for online coaching. He holds Master of Science Degrees in both Exercise Science and Sports Management. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Certified Exercise Physiologist, and Certified Olympic Weightlifting Coach with 15 years of experience as a Strength and Conditioning Coach in varying capacities from youth to professional athletics.RAISING THE BAR FOR ONLINE COACHING!

This week I sit down with one of the sickest drummers on the planet, Lee Stanton.  Lee also just so happens to be an Exercise Physiologist & Online Coach.  He owns the General Strength Co where he empowers individuals to embrace the transformative health benefits of resistance training. His programs are thoughtfully crafted, prioritizing strength as the cornerstone of a healthy lifestyle.  Lee holds the unofficial world record for the pound for pound heaviest walking lunges ever performed and is a new father to a beautiful daughter.We discuss:Being a professional drummer and touring worldwide.Separating who you are from your profession. How does creating music relate to coaching? Pursuing education after being a touring musicianGetting into the deep water and getting uncomfortable. Why pursue training people with illnesses? Developing a deep level of empathyCreating buy-in for people with no experience in the gym. Translating gains in the weight room to real lifeEstablishing your place within the market. Training as a means to amplify your lifeTeaching effort to people who have never trained. What does the future hold?Find LeeWebsite - https://www.generalstrengthco.com/Instagram - @Swegtoniobanderas__________Paul's singular goal is to raise the bar for coaching. He is committed to being the signal through the static of the fitness and health industry. If you're a coach looking to take their education to the next level, make sure to visit www.coachescorneru.com. If you're interested in coaching from Paul and his team, please visit www.masterathletic.com Find him on Instagram: @pauloneid, @coachescorneru, @masterathleticperformance__________-🌟 Make More Money and Improve your Services as an Online Fitness Coach:www.coachescorneru.com💪 Use Training and Nutrition for Peak Performance:www. masterathletic.comWho am I and why should you listen to me?Paul is a Coach, Educator, Mentor, and Athlete with a single goal - to raise the bar for online coaching. He holds Master of Science Degrees in both Exercise Science and Sports Management. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Certified Exercise Physiologist, and Certified Olympic Weightlifting Coach with 15 years of experience as a Strength and Conditioning Coach in varying capacities from youth to professional athletics.RAISING THE BAR FOR ONLINE COACHING!

This week I sit down with Polina Orlova who is a brand strategist and founder of Orlova Co., where she helps visionary founders build authentic, mission-aligned brands. She specializes in brand positioning, messaging and strategy — ensuring every aspect of your business aligns with its core principles, resonates with the right audience and drives growth. With a knack for turning chaos into clarity and ensuring brand alignment across the entire organization, Polina serves as a trusted partner — helping founders transform their vision into extraordinary, legacy-driven brands. Feeling stuck and scattered? If you need a clear roadmap to bring your brand to life, reach out to Polina at polina@orlova.co. __ Paul, the CTA at the bottom is optional – depends on where the bio will go. Feel free to cut it when it's not appropriate/relevant.We discussWhat is branding? What is strategy? Starting with the foundation of core values.Communication and messaging can be easy. Where do we start when building a brand identity? Finding your ideal client. Having the confidence to say no. Using the brand to communicate the offer. What is your superpower? Doing a competitive analysis. Being objective about the business and its place in the market. Gaining clarity through comparison. Sunk cost and going back to the drawing board. Lessons in business built through training. Billboard message. Find PolinaWebsite - orlova.coLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/orlovapolina/__________Paul's singular goal is to raise the bar for coaching. He is committed to being the signal through the static of the fitness and health industry. If you're a coach looking to take their education to the next level, make sure to visit www.coachescorneru.com. If you're interested in coaching from Paul and his team, please visit www.masterathletic.com Find him on Instagram: @pauloneid, @coachescorneru, @masterathleticperformance__________-🌟 Make More Money and Improve your Services as an Online Fitness Coach:www.coachescorneru.com💪 Use Training and Nutrition for Peak Performance:www. masterathletic.comWho am I and why should you listen to me?Paul is a Coach, Educator, Mentor, and Athlete with a single goal - to raise the bar for online coaching. He holds Master of Science Degrees in both Exercise Science and Sports Management. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Certified Exercise Physiologist, and Certified Olympic Weightlifting Coach with 15 years of experience as a Strength and Conditioning Coach in varying capacities from youth to professional athletics.RAISING THE BAR FOR ONLINE COACHING!

In this episode I sit down once again with Sarah and Francesco Catalano. They are the powerhouse duo behind Catalano Events, a premier organization dedicated to delivering high-quality powerlifting competitions. With a deep passion for the sport and a commitment to giving back to the lifting community, they bring a unique combination of experience, knowledge, and dedication to every event they host.Beyond powerlifting, they are proud parents to their son Javi and dog Zeus. No matter how busy they are, family always comes first—but when it comes to powerlifting, lifters can expect nothing less than their absolute best.In our first episode, we went deep into hosting meets and the business of powerlifting events, but this time we branched out into their family life and what fitness looks like with a young family.We discuss:Hosting meets and living up to expectationsDealing with unforeseen circumstancesContinuing to grow and improve with each meetCreating boundaries within the partnershipThe experience of the meet and the impact on the athleteWhat does fitness look like as a parent now?Values and expectationsBody image issues as a new momFitness as a relationship anchor“Bounce Back” cultureThe negative side of social media and fitness The relationship between self-esteem goals and social pressureHAZE - Healthy at every size. Find Sarah and FrancescoIG - @catalanoevents__________Paul's singular goal is to raise the bar for coaching. He is committed to being the signal through the static of the fitness and health industry. If you're a coach looking to take their education to the next level, make sure to visit www.coachescorneru.com. If you're interested in coaching from Paul and his team, please visit www.masterathletic.com Find him on Instagram: @pauloneid, @coachescorneru, @masterathleticperformance__________-🌟 Make More Money and Improve your Services as an Online Fitness Coach:www.coachescorneru.com💪 Use Training and Nutrition for Peak Performance:www. masterathletic.comWho am I and why should you listen to me?Paul is a Coach, Educator, Mentor, and Athlete with a single goal - to raise the bar for online coaching. He holds Master of Science Degrees in both Exercise Science and Sports Management. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Certified Exercise Physiologist, and Certified Olympic Weightlifting Coach with 15 years of experience as a Strength and Conditioning Coach in varying capacities from youth to professional athletics.RAISING THE BAR FOR ONLINE COACHING!

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Ray Gorman PT, DPT,  Founder of Engage Movement. Ray has spent his career specializing in working within the fitness and rehab space. With a background in CrossFit since 2008, which then progressed to Physical Therapy school graduating in 2014, Ray sought out to provide the highest quality of care and education for those who seek to advocate for themselves. As a clinician, Ray worked in various outpatient orthopedic settings, Division 1 athletics, and ultimately niched himself into the functional fitness space blending his passions of strength and conditioning with physical therapy at his cash-pay practice in a gym setting. Once it became time to scale his impact, Ray shifted focus from the clinical world to the education front where he developed course curriculum, ran business operations, and began mentoring coaches and rehab professionals all over the world. Now, he owns Engage Movement, which helps coaches and rehab professionals build their ideal business with a unique blend of in-person and virtual offers, so they can do more of the things they enjoy without sacrificing their careerWe discuss:Ray's story from clinical practice to online business Creating alignment through business changes Finding your niche without losing out on money Competition and growth mindset in the industry Filtering my content consumption The alignment between values and success How to scale while maintaining alignment value of therapy as an entrepreneur The balance of urgency and patience Building a business with a 40 hour a week job Managing certainty and risk Things people think they need when really it's a waste Minimum viable product Timelines to evaluate effectiveness of your work Marketing in the online space versus in person Key lessons learned from sport You're capable of more than you think Find Dr. Ray Gorman:Website: www.engagemovement.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/raygormandpt/__________Paul's singular goal is to raise the bar for coaching. He is committed to being the signal through the static of the fitness and health industry. If you're a coach looking to take their education to the next level, make sure to visit www.coachescorneru.com. If you're interested in coaching from Paul and his team, please visit www.masterathletic.com Find him on Instagram: @pauloneid, @coachescorneru, @masterathleticperformance__________-🌟 Make More Money and Improve your Services as an Online Fitness Coach:www.coachescorneru.com💪 Use Training and Nutrition for Peak Performance:www. masterathletic.comWho am I and why should you listen to me?Paul is a Coach, Educator, Mentor, and Athlete with a single goal - to raise the bar for online coaching. He holds Master of Science Degrees in both Exercise Science and Sports Management. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Certified Exercise Physiologist, and Certified Olympic Weightlifting Coach with 15 years of experience as a Strength and Conditioning Coach in varying capacities from youth to professional athletics.RAISING THE BAR FOR ONLINE COACHING!

In this episode I sit down with Ryan Gregnol, Head Coach of Ryan Gregnol Golf.  Ryan is a two-time Canadian Long Drive Champion and a globally recognized figure in the world of long drive golf. Originally from Nipigon, Ontario, and now based in Kitchener, Ontario, Ryan is passionate about helping golfers maximize their distance and swing speed.With 10 World Championship appearances and four Top 16 finishes, Ryan has competed at the highest level, achieving a career-high world ranking of #9 (currently ranked #18). He is also a former world record holder for ball speed and holds the distinction of being the only human over 40 to hit a golf ball over 230 mph, both in and outside of competition.  Most recently, Ryan broke the world ball speed record, pushing the limits of golf performance and innovation. Ryan Gregnol brings unmatched expertise, energy, and dedication to the sport as a competitor, mentor and now coach.We discuss:Competing in long driveThe athletic journey to world record ball speedThe factors that play into distance and ball speedControlling all of the various variablesThis is all about physics when it comes down to it. How did training change you as you went deeper down the rabbit hole of physics and physiology? The concepts of sport specificity and training. Integrating technology and data into the sport. Training skill and periodization in swinging. Velocity based training. Fatigue management is a serious concern. When is enough, enough? The long term vision in the journey for the athlete.The business of long drive and coaching. The next step in coaching in the golf industry. Is there push back in the industry to science and technology? Find RyanWebsite - https://www.ryangregnolgolf.com/Instagram - @ryangregnol__________Paul's singular goal is to raise the bar for coaching. He is committed to being the signal through the static of the fitness and health industry. If you're a coach looking to take their education to the next level, make sure to visit www.coachescorneru.com. If you're interested in coaching from Paul and his team, please visit www.masterathletic.com Find him on Instagram: @pauloneid, @coachescorneru, @masterathleticperformance__________-🌟 Make More Money and Improve your Services as an Online Fitness Coach:www.coachescorneru.com💪 Use Training and Nutrition for Peak Performance:www. masterathletic.comWho am I and why should you listen to me?Paul is a Coach, Educator, Mentor, and Athlete with a single goal - to raise the bar for online coaching. He holds Master of Science Degrees in both Exercise Science and Sports Management. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Certified Exercise Physiologist, and Certified Olympic Weightlifting Coach with 15 years of experience as a Strength and Conditioning Coach in varying capacities from youth to professional athletics.RAISING THE BAR FOR ONLINE COACHING!