In this episode, I sit down with Stuart Locke, the owner of Kodiak Barbell. Stuart is a returning guest to the Coaches Corner University Podcast. In this episode, we debate different ways to create your coaching model, what are best practices and how to get your clients the best results possible.This time we discuss:The problem of coaches who don't actually coach Being a hater won't build a business. You get back what you put out. Refining your coaching modelCommunication frequencyHow to structure the coaching businessCreating a meta impactThe value of the coach-athlete relationshipReverse engineering your marketingBeing yourself onlineHow to provide the best feedback possible. Download the Quad/ Patellar Tendon Rehab Guide: https://masterathletic.com/knee-rehab-guide278949 Find Stu:CLICK HERE__________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 Coach, Educator and Founder of The Exercise Mechanic, Etienne Asselin.   Etienne is a bi-lingual personal trainer and educator with 15+ years of experience based out of Geneva, Switzerland. He offers in-person, online, and hybrid exercise solutions for both sensitized populations and athletes alike. He believes in taking a collaborative approach to coaching that prioritizes mutual understanding, compassion and sustainability.As an educator he believes his primary responsibility is to cultivate the minds of my students with their long-term development in mind. For this reason all of the courses through The Exercise Mechanic prioritize critical thinking and learning the "why" behind the "what and the how". His goal is to elevate the standard of care in the fitness industry by fostering a clinical understanding of personal training, one trainer at a time.We discuss:The origin storyAcademic struggles turning into teachingThe power of parallel thinkingFrustration as a motivator to serveWhat am I missing?The commonality of the drive to serve in the fitness industryThe fitness industry as a health care powerhouseLeveraging a value driven business that scalesCreating and fostering relationships within the coaching practiceCommunication as the main leverService and sales bottlenecksEverything you care about takes something from youLessons learned from clientsFind Etienne:Website - www.theexercisemechanic.comInstagram - @easselin_official @theexercisemechanic__________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 Jason Meland, Founder and CEO of The School of Impact.  Jason is a former firefighter whose career was cut short after a near-fatal electrocution accident. After leaving the fire service, he transitioned into the fitness industry, growing a gym in South Florida to over 298 members. When the pandemic hit, he pivoted into online fitness coaching—scaling his business to multiple six figures in under 12 months using organic social media. Jason teaches coaches how to grow their businesses through his In-Demand Model. He’s been featured on American Ninja Warrior, ABC, Entrepreneur.com, and multiple other publications.We discussJason's journey from electrocution to health and fitnessTaking on too much too soon. Your story is your ultimate leverage. Why transition to online when you're profitable brick and mortar? How do you make sure your launch is successful? The true value of warm outreachAsking for feedback. How do you get people to know, like, and trust you? Researching your avatar. Choosing your proper marketing channels with data. Discussing funnel strategy. Developing a marketing ecosystem. Learning your strengths and leveraging them. Finding the business model that works best for you. How do you define success? What is your ideal day? The importance of systems because you can't out-hustle bad processes. Three people to learn from in the fitness space. The value of boundaries and expectations. Your message is your secret weapon. Find JasonWebsite - http://www.schoolofimpact.io/Email - jason@jasonmelandfitness.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/jason.meland/Youtube - https://youtube.com/@jasonmeland?si=9akSuZoGNIWgXcQz__________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 engaging discussion, Jaden Lacaria, a MAP Coach with impressive credentials from The Ohio State University, shares his wealth of knowledge from 15 years in training and competition. He dives into managing appetite during the off-season, highlighting dietary swaps for better digestion. Jaden also addresses handling routine disruptions and emphasizes the value of effective time management for athletes. Furthermore, he talks about crucial blood markers to monitor and the balance of volume and intensity for optimal muscle growth.

Ron McKeefery, an internationally recognized strength and conditioning coach and author of CEO Strength Coach, shares insightful experiences from his career with elite athletes. He discusses the balance between coaching and family life, emphasizing the need for presence in both. Ron highlights the importance of diversifying revenue streams for coaches and integrating technology effectively. With a focus on personal connections and continual learning, he motivates listeners to pursue excellence in their coaching journey.

This week, I sat down with the owner and head coach of Fifth Power Fitness, Quinto (Quinn) Hood. Coach Quinn is a championship-level powerlifter and certified fitness coach dedicated to transforming busy professionals into their strongest, most resilient selves. With over three years of coaching experience and NASM certifications in personal training and nutrition, he helps clients go beyond conventional fitness goals to unlock strength they never knew they had. His journey began at 13 in the weight room, evolving into a passion for competitive sports and powerlifting, which he now channels into empowering others.Specializing in strength and muscle-building programs tailored to any lifestyle, Coach Quinn’s expertise spans from beginners to competitive powerlifters, including injury management and recovery. His approach goes beyond physical training—he believes strength is a catalyst for confidence, resilience, and personal growth. Through personalized coaching and expert guidance, Coach Quinn helps clients develop not just muscle but the mental and emotional fortitude to excel in every aspect of life.We discuss:How Quinn and I metQuinn's life story Moving from the corporate world and the family dynamics involved. Trading stability for freedom but losing the safety net. The benefits of in-person experience in the online space. Developing your personal brand using your own journey to align your values. The mental health journey along the way. Body dysmorphia and never being a finished product. Embracing being a work in progress. What are you willing to sacrifice for your goals? How do you sell the not-so-sexy process? The role of evidence within the relationship building process. Being a product of your product. Challenging limiting beliefs with behavior change. Using your own learned experiences because your clients want to be you. The journey is the destination. Find Quinn:Instagram: @coachq_fitness https://www.instagram.com/coachq_fitness/ Facebook: Coach Q https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556829383605 Youtube: @coachq_fitness https://www.youtube.com/@coachq_fitness__________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 Coach, Personal Trainer and Owner of Personal Trainer U, Jason Colley.With 15 years of unwavering commitment to the fitness industry, Jason brings an exceptional blend of academic expertise and real-world knowledge to every client he serves. Born and raised in Chicago, Jason’s journey toward becoming a premier personal trainer was not only driven by academic excellence but also a passion for fitness. Jason has a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science and Human Performance and Fitness from St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa. This academic foundation provided him with an in-depth understanding of the intricacies of the human body, biomechanics, corrective exercise, and injury prevention, which he seamlessly integrates into his training approach.The crown jewel of his career is PersonalTrainerU (PTU), a fitness institution where he serves as the Owner and Head Personal Trainer in Nashville. Here, his commitment to excellence shines through as he mentors curious minds, nurturing their growth and providing the best possible guidance to their clients and the future of personal training.We discuss:Jason's path to being a strength coach. Being a bad student to being an educator. Find which way to Rome you’re going to choose. A major light bulb moment as a coach. Creating buy-in. Listening to understand vs listening to respond. Finding the simplicity within the complexity. Asking better questions. Operating and scaling a business while not pushing for a great following. Choices and consequences in business. Making your own path. Conceptualizing biomechanics as a whole to clients. The influence of autonomics on biomechanics. Drawing on your own pursuit of progression to help others. The great debate of fatigue management. What did you think was really important early on but didn't end up being important? Creating the delineation between coach and clinician.Stick to your truth! Find JasonWebsite: http://www.personaltraineru.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasoncolleyptu/__________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 the Head Coach for Sports Performance Arizona State University Football, Joe Connolly.Joe is a Master Strength and Conditioning Coach (MSCC), who has revolutionized ASU’s sports performance program by implementing individualized, cutting-edge training systems, incorporating advanced technology, and cultivating a dynamic team across nutrition, sports science, and performance. Under his guidance, ASU athletes have achieved notable NFL success, including first-round draft picks Brandon Aiyuk (2020) and N’Keal Harry (2019), as well as other professional players.Prior to ASU, Joe served as Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at UMass, where he developed standout athletes such as Denver Broncos’ offensive lineman Elijah Wilkinson and All-American tight end Adam Breneman. Earlier in his career, Joe spent seven years at the University of South Carolina under Hall of Fame coach Steve Spurrier, contributing to six consecutive bowl appearances and coaching 45 NFL draft picks, including 2014 No. 1 overall pick Jadeveon Clowney. He began his career at Harvard, supporting 41 sports programs, and earned advanced degrees in strength and conditioning while competing in weightlifting and strongman events.A native of Barnstable, Mass., Connolly resides in Tempe with his wife, Shalona, and their two children, Cali and Cade.We discuss:Being an athlete leading into coaching. Empathy, experience, and education under the bar. The nomadic nature of collegiate strength and conditioning. Why do you do it? The mentality of what you can control vs. what you can't. How has collegiate strength and conditioning changed over the years? Adapting to sports science and technology in the weight room. Setting aside ego for the high-performance team. Do you draw lines in the sand? Qualities that you look for in a young coachLearning to coach the people firstThe mentors that have had the biggest impact A day in the life of a head strength coach now vs. then You have to do it out of passion. Coaching pros vs. coaching college kidsThe most valuable lessons ever learned under a barbelControl your inner dialogue. Find JoeWebsite: http://thesundevils.com/Instagram: @coachjoeconnollyX: @Coach_Joe28__________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 am joined by Head Coach and Founder of Premier Performance, Michael Elrod Erickson.  Michael is a very bright young coach who embodies the lifetime learner mentality and always seeks to have his opinions challenged.  He offers online coaching and programming for powerlifters and strength training enthusiasts. Michael is also assistant coach for Team USA Powerlifting in the IPL, an educator for the USPA, and coach of The University of Alabama in Huntsville's powerlifting team. Michael also has a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.We discuss:Becoming obsessed with lifting and learning as much as possible.Internship lessons learned and steps to succeed. Soft Skills, lifting the curtain and niching down the type of client. Does being a lifter make you a better coach? The certifications that actually helpReconciling that there are a lot of methods and few frameworksSeeking out mentors to push you outside your comfort zoneThe biggest influence on your own coachingHow not to silo yourself in your way of thinkingThe changing dynamic of coaching power liftingTop coaching points for young liftersGauging intensity through reflectionMass moves massThe skill of liftingPaying attention to tensionBillboard message. Find Michael:Instagram - @michael_elrod_ericksonWebsite - liftpremier.comPURCHASE MICHAEL'S POWERLIFTING FUNDAMENTALS PROGRAM --> https://www.liftpremier.com/product-page/powerlifting-fundamentals-program__________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. Lisa Lewis to discuss her work on motivation and the connection between mental health and fitness.  Dr. Lisa Lewis is a licensed psychologist and certified addictions counselor with a passion for fitness and wellness. She holds a master’s degree in clinical counseling psychology and a doctorate in counseling and sport psychology. She owns and operates Dr. Lewis Consulting & Psychotherapy, LLC, in Brookline, Massachusetts and online. Dr. Lewis is also the co-owner of Core Collective Brookline, a holistic gym and wellness center. As an educator, Lisa provides consultation and continuing education for nutrition, fitness, and wellness companies, and works individually with athletes, high-achieving executives, and fitness enthusiasts, providing both traditional psychotherapy and performance consultation. She also offers professional development and continuing education for coaches and fitness professionals, and commonly presents on topics including motivation, mental health, exercise, and behavior change.We discuss:The links between addiction, mental health, sports performance, and the psychology of motivation. Strength-based therapyHow can your biggest strength be a liability? Understanding motivation in behaviorsSelf-determination theoryCognitive behavioral therapyHelping coaches prevent getting burnt out by negative clients. The dichotomy of ownership and control. The trans-theoretical model and the stages of change. The complex relationship with food. The link between addiction and food. The trade-offs to high performance. What's the rub? The human nature working against us. “How is that working for you?” More listening and less talking. WAIT: Why am I talking?How can we improve our soft skills?Psych skills for fit prosYou're a work in progress. Find Dr. Lisa:Website: www.drlewisconsulting.com IG: @drlewisconsulting __________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!