Everyone needs a mentor. Whether are your beginner or advanced coach, surrounding yourself with other coaches who are passionate, driven, and always evolving is key to your success.

Unfortunately, many coaches let their ego stand in the way of their overall growth and development. We talk today to explore why all coaches, regardless of sport, can benefit from linking up with coach mentors and friends to help them continually evolve their mindset, training philosophy, and programs

Friend and strength coach, Alec Pagan (@alecjose on Instagram), is a New York-based strength and power specialist who is here to talk with us about his journey any strength and power industry, how he seeks out mentors, and why everyone should try heavy unilateral squats (results @RPE.11 on Instagram).