In this episode, Paul interviews the greatest powerlifter of all-time, Ed Coan. Ed and Paul discuss:- Ed's history in powerlifting- Training philosophy- How training has impacted the way Ed views life- Being a positive ambassador to the sport- Happiness in life- Some crazy lifting stories... and more!__________Ed Coan is an american powerlifter, widely regarded as the best of all-time, amassing over 70 world records in his 28 year competitive career.  He was inducted into the International Sports Hall of Fame in 2015.  Perhaps the most noteworthy thing about Ed Coan is the lasting positive impact he has left on the sport and everyone who has the pleasure of meeting him.Find Ed:Instagram: @eddycoan__________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.comFind him on Instagram: @pauloneid, @coachescorneru, @masterathleticperformance

In this episode, Paul interviews Mike De La Pava. MDLP is a coach, owner of The Battle Axe Gym and a multi-sport athlete having competed in Strongman, Powerlifting, Muay Thai, Highland Games and Rugby.In this episode, they discuss:- Mike's trip to Norway- Mental Hygiene- The Champion Mindset- Owning a Brick and Mortar Gym- How The Battle Axe Gym was a complete flukeand more!__________Michael “MDLP” De La Pava is currently a competitive Strongman and owner of The Battle Axe Gym. Born in Miami, Florida into a Colombian household, Michael finished his schooling by attending Penn State University where he graduated with a Degree in Psychology. Having his roots in martial arts, he would go on to compete in various sports as a Muay Thai fighter, Powerlifter, and rugby player before committing himself fully to Strongman. During this time, he opened Miami’s first Strongman gym, The Battle Axe, where he currently coaches athletes from various disciplines including powerlifting, MMA fighters, Strongman, officers of multiple authorities and enlisted and active military operators. Competing in Strongman for over 6 years has given Michael the opportunity to rank as high as 15th in the nation (105kg), won Florida’s Strongest man (1st in 2014 and 2nd in 2015 in the 105kg class), lift and load a 420 pound Atlas stone, log press 335, pull 700, and most importantly, share the competitive battlefield with some of the best in the game.To find Mike:Instagram: @thebattleaxgymWebsite: www.battleaxegym.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

This week, Paul interviews Francesco Catalano. Francesco has been a busy man, building a family, transitioning his business to Master Athletic Performance and starting a new venture as a Meet Director with Catalano Events, partnered with his wife Sarah.In this episode, they discuss:- Francesco's path as a husband, father and athlete- What it takes to build and maintain fitness- How to eat in the real world- Flexible strategies to fuel yourself appropriately... and more!__________Francesco is a father, husband, coach, and athlete. Having worked with 1000s of clients over the past 9 years, as well as competing in physique sports and powerlifting, he can confidently say he has the experience and passion to help you reach your goals. What sets him apart from others in the industry is that he sees himself as a real person first.Francesco lives and breathes fitness but also understands what it takes to be a human. He understands that food goes beyond fuel. It’s what brings people together, it’s intertwined with their emotions, memories and so much more. He prides himself on being able to relate and empathize with his clients.By asking the right questions, getting to know what his clients’ lives are like, and what they may be dealing with, Francesco can find an approach that works best through a collaborative effort.  Regardless of whether your goals are strictly performance, fat loss or composition related; Francesco’s passion, experience and knowledge can get you there.  To find Francesco:Instagram: @f_catalano & @catalanoeventsWebsite: https://masterathletic.com/collections/coaching-with-francesco_________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 

In this episode, Paul interviews Dr. Dave Osborn PhD. Dave recently completed his doctoral studies in the area of building the coach-athlete relationship.They discuss:- Dave's research- How to apply the research to the coaching practice- Building the coach-athlete relationship- What to look for when choosing a coach- The new Online Coaching Course we're working on... and more!----------Dr. Dave Osborn is the head coach at OPS. He has a Educational Doctorate in Leadership in Health and Human Performance, a Master's Degree in Applied Exercise Science and a B.S in Kinesiology. He is CSCS certified through the NSCA, a CISSN Sports Nutritionist, and a Level 1 Sports Performance coach through USAW. Dave comes from a collegiate strength and conditioning background working with multiple sports teams including rugby, soccer, football, softball, and volleyball. Dave specializes in programming for contact sports, body recomposition, and powerlifting.To find Dave:Instagram: @drdaveatopsWebsite: https://www.opsgym.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 

In this episode, Paul interviews Joe Seeman, a Canadian IFBB Pro and owner of Little Joe Muscle Co. They discuss:- Joe's origin story- The mentality of a competitor- Stoicism- Creating relationships- The evolution of athlete and business owner... and more!---------------Joe has over 10 years of fitness coaching experience with clients of all fitness levels. He specializes in contest prep coaching for bodybuilding, however he works with many lifestyle clients as well.He has been an athlete all his life and a competitive bodybuilder for the last 12 years. He earned his IFBB Pro Card in 2019.  As a business owner, he's built up his own online coaching business over the past 9 years and now works with clients all across North America & Europe.For any coaching & business inquiries email joeseeman1992@gmail.comInstagram: @coachlittlejoe Youtube:  @CoachLittleJoe  --------------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

In the re-launch of the CCU Podcast, Paul chats with Coach Olivia Michaud. Olivia is nationally qualified as both a bodybuilder in the Wellness category, and in Olympic Weightlifting, as well as a competitive Powerlifter and Crossfitter. She has been passionate about helping others achieve their goals through nutrition and training since completing her degree in Kinesiology and Health Promotion in 2017 from the University of Guelph-Humber. Along with being a Co-Owner at MAP, Olivia operates PeachGang Group Training. She puts her whole heart into everything, including her client's success, and provides them with nothing but the best.  If you'd like to work with her: *Coaching - https://masterathletic.com/collections/coaching-with-olivia-michaud *PeachGang Training - https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/brand/peach-gang?attrib=549740-web *Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/oliviaxmichaud/ *Email - olivia@masterathletic.com