The Coaches Corner University Podcast

This week, I sat down with Isaac Taylor. Isaac is a former powerlifter and strength and conditioning coach who transitioned from the world of performance and fitness into healthcare. Now a practicing physical therapist, he specializes in cancer rehabilitation and palliative care, blending his background in strength training with a commitment to improving the quality of life for patients facing serious illnesses.We discussedPaul and Isaac’s connectionIsaac’s journey from strength and conditioning to physical therapy, cancer rehab and palliative careDiving into your interests and curiosityThe gift of movement with chronic illnessImplementing coaching strategies with palliative populationsLearning empathy with clients, in contrast to the way we treat ourselvesCreating a relationship with clients as your authentic selfIssac’s different approach to his workDrawing parallels between palliative care and coachingWhat is the biggest lesson learned from end of life?Contemplating deathCreating boundaries emotionallyTactical errors commonly seen in practiceInformation gathering in coaching and clinical practiceThe beauty of humanityFind IsaacEmail  - isaac.taylor@rogers.comInstagram - @isaactayor97__________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!

A little bit of a different episode today I kick things off with a quick prep update (5 days out!) and then dive into a big Q&A session. If you’re a coach, you’ll want to listen all the way through—I’m giving away some of my best systems and strategies for free.I discuss:Why compartmentalization is a myth and how your life operates as an ecosystemThe belief shifts that changed the way I coach and liveFat loss supplements like L-Carnitine and NAD+ (what’s worth it, what’s not)When it’s the right time to hire a coachA perfect client onboarding example you can steal todayHow to manage your time as a coach without overdelivering yourself into burnoutAnd more…__________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!

Today, I sat down with Claire Currie, a doctoral student in Physical Therapy based in San Antonio, Texas. With a background in competing in single-ply powerlifting and strongman, Claire has spent the past several years working with Olivia for nutrition coaching. Now in prep for her first bodybuilding show, Claire continues to push new boundaries under Olivia's guidance, who now oversees both her training and nutrition. Her passion for human performance, resilience, and education drives both her academic and athletic pursuits.We discussedClaire’s fitness journey starting with powerlifting, strongman, and finally bodybuildingWhich sport was the hardest?What goes into the decision to compete?Coaching conversations that need to happen with a first-time competitorRelationship with food in bodybuildingDealing with “prep feels”How do you use bodybuilding to improve as a person?Using your coach as motivator and validatorThe power of transformation physicallyThe show day experienceBeing fully present and proud of the journeyWhat comes now?The reverse diet processFirst thing you ate off stageThe biggest challenge in prepFind ClaireLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-currie-171ab0209/Email - claire.currie@ymail.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!

Today, I sat down with Scott Weaver, a retired former Special Forces EOD Operator with multiple combat deployments within the SEAL Teams. High-level competitive Adaptive athlete and strongman. Master's strongman, youth and adult strength and conditioning coach.We discussed24 years in the Navy includes the Seals, finishing with Seal Team 6Using injury as a spark for further growthThe identity battle with a major injuryLessons learned from the comebackThe gift of fatherhood and teaching them through your experiencesTraining for the special forcesWhat does leadership mean?Fondest memory from the militaryThe best leader Scott’s ever worked withMost proud moment as a coachFind ScottIG - @thescotweeves__________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!

Today I sat down with Nicole Shattuck, who is the Senior Sports Performance Coach, Duke University Sports Performance (Women’s Lacrosse, Women’s Rowing) S&C Personnel, USA Lacrosse Women’s National Teams (Box, Sixes). She joined Duke Sports Performance in August 2021 and has been with USA Lacrosse since October 2023. She is the Chairperson for the NSCA Lacrosse Special Interest Group. She is not only a coach but also an author. Her publications include “Strength Training for Lacrosse” (Human Kinetics, 2024). Contributing author for Ch. 4 “Handbook of Strength and Conditioning, 2nd edition.” Routledge, 2026. Contributing author to the Lacrosse chapter.We discussedStarting in the high school level and beginning as a volunteerWhen do you need to burn the shipsYou have to have faith that the investment will pay offFinding your niche and specializing in women's lacrosseHow do you create buy-in with your athletes?Walking the walk as a coachProudest moment as a coach is about outcomes, it's about peopleThe grass isn’t green just because money isHow has the industry changed as a female coach?You don't need to have a chip on your shoulderGetting involved with the NSCAPaying forward mentorshipNew tech developments in sports scienceTech should confirm not drive decision-makingDisciple in  the coaching practiceCreating habits through disciplineAre athletes different now?Quick hit questionsBilboard messageFind NicoleWebsite - https://dukesportsperformance.squarespace.com/Instagram - @nsca_lacrossesig, @dukesportsperformance, @nicole_lilia__________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!

Today I sat down with Jeromy Bryk, Owner + Head Coach at Bryksquad Barbell in North Royalton, OH, Elite Powerlifter, Natural Bodybuilder- servicing clients around the world in powerlifting, bodybuilding and general fitness.We discussedJeromy’s journey to gym ownershipUsing COVID as an opportunity to launch a businessWhy open a gym and make it profitable?Creating a hybrid semi-private business modelContrasting in-person vs online coachingCultivating a communityHow did you start in the online space?Growth and iteration to scaleThe personal growth journeyCreating boundaries in your businessBuilding a business with your wifeFalling in love with training through footballContinuing to compete while the business growsBeing the ideal for your client while also being relatableManaging goal setting for yourself and your businessWhat’s next for the businessBalancing growth in the communityHow do you prioritize business with passionMeet plansBillboard messageFind JeromyWebsite - https://taplink.cc/bryksquadbarbellInstagram - @bryk_squuaadd X - https://x.com/bryk_squuaadd?s=21__________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!

Craig Adams, Owner and Head Coach at Lose Gain Win Coaching, brings 20 years of expertise in training high-performing individuals. He shares his journey from basketball to entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of strong client relationships and authentic communication. Craig discusses diversifying income streams for financial success and the value of setting boundaries to foster personal growth. He also reflects on his inspiring return to bodybuilding, highlighting resilience and the significance of modeling strong values for clients.

This week, I sat down with Josh Sutchar, Co-founder + Director of Sales at TrainHeroic. Josh is a father of 2 (3rd coming in August), an average athlete who was lucky enough to play college football for Jim Harbaugh, cofounded TrainHeroic alongside Ben Crookston in 2012, and is 14 years into his journey at TrainHeroic with the mission to empower coaches with the (tech) tools to help their athletes be their best.We discuss:Meeting over coffeeStarting Train HeroicBringing tech into the weight roomGrowth through solving problemsBuilding a tech company without any tech knowledgeDeciding on “yes” vs. “no”The goal is to finish the missionDoes the chase ever get overwhelming?Managing personal life while building the businessCreating relationships in network buildingPerspective shifts in parenthoodGrowing pains in a leadership roleGetting acquired by a bigger corporationHow a growth mindset brings in opportunitiesWhat’s the end game?How do you stay motivated when the chips are down?When things growth, things breakThe future of Train HeroicFind JoshWebsite - www.trainheroic.comIG - @trainheroicjosh__________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!

Today I sat down with Khaled Algashaamy, Founder of Prime Life Wellness Institute.  He is a board-certified physician with advanced training in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy and metabolic disease, whose passion is helping patients uncover the root causes behind their symptoms and find real, lasting solutions. But more than that, he believes healing happens when you feel truly heard and supported.We discussed:Being a medical doctor and a strength athlete. What is Prime Life Wellness? The current model of medical practice. We have more information about health than ever, but less understanding. Living in the gray area where context matters. Being a guide in someone's journey. The importance of root cause within treatment. Identification with a diagnosis vs. treating the condition. The tripod of hormone replacement therapy. Operating ethically in business demands challenging scalability. The healthcare system of education is feeding the current model of care. People over profit. Health insurance's role in medical practice. Changing the narrative of metabolic disorders. Find Khaled:Website - https://primelifewellnessinstitute.com/Instagram - @khaled.algashaamy__________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!

Today, I sat down with Andy Huang, a powerlifter and coach with Proven Strength and Performance. He has been competing in powerlifting since 2015 and has achieved a 1000kg/2204lb raw total at 275 lbs weight class. Andy also has a background in football, bodybuilding, personal training, and neuromuscular massage.He uses his diverse background to coach hundreds of athletes online and in person. He is also a sought-after handler at competitions by many top athletes and has coached three male athletes who were ranked in the top 10 all-time, one female athlete ranked #4 all-time, and 2 female lifters in the top 20 all-time.We discuss:Starting as an athlete and becoming part-owner of Iron RebelBranching into China, and launching a brand. How do you seek collaborative opportunities in business? Managing your priorities with multiple products and services. Biggest learning opportunities in business as an athlete. What drives you to keep going? Discussion of identityThe role being a lifter plays in growing your business. Leveraging social media to grow your personal brand. The excitement of the unknown. What is self-care as a business owner? Understanding financials so that you can delegate. Being present as a partner as you grow your business. Find AndyWebsite - www.provenstrength.netInstagram - @that_hugeasian_guy__________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!