Today, I sat down with Claire Currie, a doctoral student in Physical Therapy based in San Antonio, Texas. With a background in competing in single-ply powerlifting and strongman, Claire has spent the past several years working with Olivia for nutrition coaching. Now in prep for her first bodybuilding show, Claire continues to push new boundaries under Olivia's guidance, who now oversees both her training and nutrition. Her passion for human performance, resilience, and education drives both her academic and athletic pursuits.

We discussed
Claire’s fitness journey starting with powerlifting, strongman, and finally bodybuilding
Which sport was the hardest?
What goes into the decision to compete?
Coaching conversations that need to happen with a first-time competitor
Relationship with food in bodybuilding
Dealing with “prep feels”
How do you use bodybuilding to improve as a person?
Using your coach as motivator and validator
The power of transformation physically
The show day experience
Being fully present and proud of the journey
What comes now?
The reverse diet process
First thing you ate off stage
The biggest challenge in prep

Find Claire
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-currie-171ab0209/
Email - [email protected]
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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.com

Who 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!

Today, I sat down with Scott Weaver, a retired former Special Forces EOD Operator with multiple combat deployments within the SEAL Teams. High-level competitive Adaptive athlete and strongman. Master's strongman, youth and adult strength and conditioning coach.

We discussed
24 years in the Navy includes the Seals, finishing with Seal Team 6
Using injury as a spark for further growth
The identity battle with a major injury
Lessons learned from the comeback
The gift of fatherhood and teaching them through your experiences
Training for the special forces
What does leadership mean?
Fondest memory from the military
The best leader Scott’s ever worked with
Most proud moment as a coach

Find Scott
IG - @thescotweeves
__________
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.com

Who 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!

Today I sat down with Nicole Shattuck, who is the Senior Sports Performance Coach, Duke University Sports Performance (Women’s Lacrosse, Women’s Rowing) S&C Personnel, USA Lacrosse Women’s National Teams (Box, Sixes). She joined Duke Sports Performance in August 2021 and has been with USA Lacrosse since October 2023. She is the Chairperson for the NSCA Lacrosse Special Interest Group. She is not only a coach but also an author. Her publications include “Strength Training for Lacrosse” (Human Kinetics, 2024). Contributing author for Ch. 4 “Handbook of Strength and Conditioning, 2nd edition.” Routledge, 2026. Contributing author to the Lacrosse chapter.

We discussed
Starting in the high school level and beginning as a volunteer
When do you need to burn the ships
You have to have faith that the investment will pay off
Finding your niche and specializing in women's lacrosse
How do you create buy-in with your athletes?
Walking the walk as a coach
Proudest moment as a coach is about outcomes, it's about people
The grass isn’t green just because money is
How has the industry changed as a female coach?
You don't need to have a chip on your shoulder
Getting involved with the NSCA
Paying forward mentorship
New tech developments in sports science
Tech should confirm not drive decision-making
Disciple in  the coaching practice
Creating habits through discipline
Are athletes different now?
Quick hit questions
Bilboard message

Find Nicole
Website - https://dukesportsperformance.squarespace.com/
Instagram - @nsca_lacrossesig, @dukesportsperformance, @nicole_lilia

__________
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.com

Who 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!

Today I sat down with Jeromy Bryk, Owner + Head Coach at Bryksquad Barbell in North Royalton, OH, Elite Powerlifter, Natural Bodybuilder- servicing clients around the world in powerlifting, bodybuilding and general fitness.

We discussed
Jeromy’s journey to gym ownership
Using COVID as an opportunity to launch a business
Why open a gym and make it profitable?
Creating a hybrid semi-private business model
Contrasting in-person vs online coaching
Cultivating a community
How did you start in the online space?
Growth and iteration to scale
The personal growth journey
Creating boundaries in your business
Building a business with your wife
Falling in love with training through football
Continuing to compete while the business grows
Being the ideal for your client while also being relatable
Managing goal setting for yourself and your business
What’s next for the business
Balancing growth in the community
How do you prioritize business with passion
Meet plans
Billboard message

Find Jeromy
Website - https://taplink.cc/bryksquadbarbell
Instagram - @bryk_squuaadd 
X - https://x.com/bryk_squuaadd?s=21
__________
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.com

Who 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!

Today, I sat down with Craig Adams, Owner and Head Coach at Lose Gain Win Coaching. With 20 years of hands-on experience with in-person training space, he works with high-performing, career-focused individuals who, on their way to success, have paid the price—physically, mentally, and in their most important relationships. Through strategic fitness and nutrition programming, along with mindset coaching, Craig helps his clients rebuild their foundation by restoring confidence, energy, and clarity so they can lead in every area of their lives.

We discussed
How Craig and Paul met
Craig's journey as a trainer, coach, and entrepreneur
What’s missing in education for coaches
The relationship as the pillar to create progress - multiply revenue streams and keeping busy
Being relatable and showing yourself in relationships in marketing
Dealing with failure
Biggest learning opportunity in coaching
Having multiple irons in the fire and staying organized
Making money vs earning money
Saying yes vs no to opportunities
Being the example for our clients
Managing high performing clients
Creating parallels and translatability of skills
Getting back into bodybuilding later in life

Find Craig
Website - losegainwin.com
Instagram - @coachcraigadams
__________
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.com

Who 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!

This week, I sat down with Josh Sutchar, Co-founder + Director of Sales at TrainHeroic. Josh is a father of 2 (3rd coming in August), an average athlete who was lucky enough to play college football for Jim Harbaugh, cofounded TrainHeroic alongside Ben Crookston in 2012, and is 14 years into his journey at TrainHeroic with the mission to empower coaches with the (tech) tools to help their athletes be their best.

We discuss:
Meeting over coffee
Starting Train Heroic
Bringing tech into the weight room
Growth through solving problems
Building a tech company without any tech knowledge
Deciding on “yes” vs. “no”
The goal is to finish the mission
Does the chase ever get overwhelming?
Managing personal life while building the business
Creating relationships in network building
Perspective shifts in parenthood
Growing pains in a leadership role
Getting acquired by a bigger corporation
How a growth mindset brings in opportunities
What’s the end game?
How do you stay motivated when the chips are down?
When things growth, things break
The future of Train Heroic


Find Josh
Website - www.trainheroic.com
IG - @trainheroicjosh
__________
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.com

Who 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.

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Today I sat down with Khaled Algashaamy, Founder of Prime Life Wellness Institute.  He is a board-certified physician with advanced training in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy and metabolic disease, whose passion is helping patients uncover the root causes behind their symptoms and find real, lasting solutions. But more than that, he believes healing happens when you feel truly heard and supported.

We discussed:
Being a medical doctor and a strength athlete. 
What is Prime Life Wellness? 
The current model of medical practice. 
We have more information about health than ever, but less understanding. 
Living in the gray area where context matters. 
Being a guide in someone's journey. 
The importance of root cause within treatment. 
Identification with a diagnosis vs. treating the condition. 
The tripod of hormone replacement therapy. 
Operating ethically in business demands challenging scalability. 
The healthcare system of education is feeding the current model of care. 
People over profit. 
Health insurance's role in medical practice. 
Changing the narrative of metabolic disorders. 

Find Khaled:

Website - https://primelifewellnessinstitute.com/
Instagram - @khaled.algashaamy
__________
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.com

Who 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!

Today, I sat down with Andy Huang, a powerlifter and coach with Proven Strength and Performance. He has been competing in powerlifting since 2015 and has achieved a 1000kg/2204lb raw total at 275 lbs weight class. Andy also has a background in football, bodybuilding, personal training, and neuromuscular massage.

He uses his diverse background to coach hundreds of athletes online and in person. He is also a sought-after handler at competitions by many top athletes and has coached three male athletes who were ranked in the top 10 all-time, one female athlete ranked #4 all-time, and 2 female lifters in the top 20 all-time.

We discuss:
Starting as an athlete and becoming part-owner of Iron Rebel
Branching into China, and launching a brand. 
How do you seek collaborative opportunities in business? 
Managing your priorities with multiple products and services. 
Biggest learning opportunities in business as an athlete. 
What drives you to keep going? 
Discussion of identity
The role being a lifter plays in growing your business. 
Leveraging social media to grow your personal brand. 
The excitement of the unknown. 
What is self-care as a business owner? 
Understanding financials so that you can delegate. 
Being present as a partner as you grow your business. 

Find Andy
Website - www.provenstrength.net
Instagram - @that_hugeasian_guy
__________
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.com

Who 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!

Today, I sat down with Justin Green, Financial Planner & Founder of Assist Financial Planning. He is a Certified Financial Planner™️, committed to helping Millennial solopreneurs, business owners, and high-earning professionals create and execute personalized financial plans.

We discussed:
The basics of financial planning
Basic habits to track cash flow
Business investments vs. overspending
Understanding ROI
How early on should you be thinking about financial planning?
Do you pay down debt or start saving?
The 50/30/20 rule
Automating the savings and investments
Stable, volatile and liquid investments
The budgeting stigma vs intentional spending
The concept of financial freedom
Discussing home ownership
Thinking about retirement as an online coach
The wealth machine

Find Justin:

Website - assistfp.com
Instagram - @justingreenfp
__________
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.com

Who 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!

This week, I sat down with Jon Heck, Owner of Hammer and Chisel Performance. Jon played football at the University of North Carolina, where he was a 4-year starter and a 2x All-ACC selection at offensive tackle for the Tar Heels. He graduated with a degree in Exercise Sport Science, and immediately received certifications as a nutritionist and strength and conditioning coach. He began his career as a strength and conditioning coach. He spent nearly a decade working in football strength and conditioning at the NFL and Division-1 college level and in the private sector at a combine prep facility. He competed at a high level in powerlifting and strongman and has always been passionate about strength sports in general. A big part of his educational background is in nutrition, and that has been a significant component of his coaching in football and the private sector.

We discussed:
Jon is very large
From college football to strength and conditioning to entrepreneurship. 
How to build a business as a side gig? 
Working on two separate staffs at UNC. 
Managing stress and uncertainty across all domains.  
Control over self and your success. 
Thinking of the end goal. 
Seasons of yes and seasons of no. 
What do you miss about strength and conditioning? 
Creating your own community? 
Leveraging your assets on social media with integrity. 
Using social media as the main driver of growth in business. 
Creating social media content in a funnel structure. 
Operating with integrity and being true to yourself. 
Modifying your business model to grow without overloading yourself
Optimizing human performance? 
Wins beyond the physical? 
Having skin in the game. 

Find Jon
Website - hammerchiselperformance.com
IG - @what_the_heck71 
YouTube - @JonHeckPerformance

__________
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.com

Who 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!