In this episode, I sit down with my longtime friend and former teammate, Jackson Hayes, fellow Ohio State linebacker, performance coach, and now founder of a 24,000 sq ft wellness collective that’s changing the game.

Jackson and I reconnected in 2020 at a sports performance facility. I was just getting started in personal training and we instantly bonded over our shared vision for coaching and building something bigger.

We learned, coached, and grew alongside one another, eventually launching Relentless Training, an online training platform. We even pitched a hybrid in-person/online training model to a private investor.

The deal didn’t go through, but true to the name Relentless, Jackson never stopped pushing. While I leaned into building the Everyday Athlete brand, Jackson stayed focused on opening a performance facility. We went our separate ways, but the respect and support never faded.

Now in 2025, that original investor came back around and Jackson is opening the facility he always dreamed of: a 24/7, 24,000 sq ft training space serving both athletes and everyday people.

And now, he’s coaching youth, high school, collegiate and NFL athletes, bridging the gap with elite-level performance training.

In this episode, we reflect on the early days, the pivots, and what it truly takes to stay the course in business, fitness and life. This is a story of patience, purpose, and relentless pursuit.

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Elite (individualized online coaching):

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Free Everyday Athlete Program:⁠ ⁠

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