Most coaches don’t need more information.
They need more experience.

Experimenting with different systems isn’t confusion. It’s how you figure out what actually fits you.

Sometimes that answer is an IPA.
Sometimes it’s Miller Lite.

Both are earned.
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I wasn't ready for last night's parent-teacher conference.
My former student from 20 years ago. His kid now sits in my classroom.

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New coaching article up 📖
The book that taught me the difference between supervising workouts and actually coaching.

Spoiler: It's not about knowing a thousand exercises. It's about deeply understanding the fundamentals.

Check it out 👇
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A former athlete asked for advice on his first powerlifting meet.
That chat inspired my new guide, distilling 10 years on the platform into a practical guide for beginners.
It's live now: shorturl.at/zrH69
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Telling your athletes “Play hard” sounds great—but what does it actually mean?

Two rules—“Don’t cry” and “Run fast”—offer a masterclass in coaching with clarity.

Here's how simple, specific language can build resilient, high-effort athletes:

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Adapting to keep making gains! In my latest "Rust & Iron Chronicles" on Substack, I share how I built a DIY Earthquake Bar to train my shoulders safely despite arthritis. It's all about strategic instability.
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Unlock Your Strength Potential!
My latest Substack post dives into the true fundamentals of strength. Stop guessing and start building a stronger you!
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For coaches and lifters: My latest The Barbell Ethos piece explores the critical shift in mindset needed to redefine success in strength training. It's about building lasting, meaningful progress.
Discover my approach: open.substack.com/pub/thebarbe...
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From Division I glory to the symphony of creaking joints! 😂 My first post on the Rust & Iron Chronicles is LIVE. Join me as I navigate aging as a lifter, redefine strength, and unpack a past where my ego definitely outlifted the barbell. open.substack.com/pub/thebarbe...

It's HERE! 💪 The latest installment of The Barbell Ethos just dropped. Get ready for fresh insights, motivation, and all things strength.

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Check out the latest post from The Barbell Ethos on Substack!! open.substack.com/pub/thebarbe...

From Cook to Chef: The Journey of Mastery in Strength Coaching
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