In this inspiring episode of The Bolder Athlete Podcast, host Josh Boonstra sits down with Tim Sanchez, a dedicated athlete, educator, and recent MFC Champ. From his roots in Michigan, early days as an athlete and coach, to becoming a Superintendent, Tim’s story is a blend of discipline, balance, tremendous structure, and purpose.Tim opens up about his athletic beginnings, his journey into CrossFit, and the mindset that helped him win the MFC Championship in his first year in the 45–49 division. He shares how valuable fitness is to his mental health, how he's introduced CrossFit to his school community, and how family, education, and fitness intersect in his life.Listeners will walk away with practical fitness and nutrition tips, and motivation to lead with service and strength.⏱️ Episode Chapters: 🎧 – Welcome & Introduction🏋️ – Preparing for the MFC Championship🥇 – Reflections and lessons from MFC🏈 – Growing up in Michigan 🏫 – CrossFit in Schools⚖️ - Managing career, training, and family life🌄– New Beginnings in Bolder: ⏰– Structure, workouts, and discipline🥗 - Nutrition, meal prep, and consistency🧠 - The psychology of dieting and training💬 – Mental Health & Leadership