The Coaches Corner University Podcast

Today I sat down with Joel Staley, Owner of Total Reset Coaching. He helps business owners, executives, and leaders uncover hidden gaps in their energy, focus, and performance so they can lead their teams, families, and lives at the highest level. Over the years, he’s worked with over 2,000 high-performing men who are already successful on paper, but still feel drained, distracted, or stuck in routines that quietly limit their influence, stamina, and results. His clients don’t just improve their health and fitness, they unlock a new version of themselves: sharper, more disciplined, more commanding, and more capable of h...

Today I sat down with Hope Agbolosoo, who is a Toronto-based content creator. Hope, born in Ghana, is a former Big Brother Canada contestant who shares his journey of resilience and growth to inspire others. He builds basketball courts in Ghana, creates lifestyle content to help people gain confidence, and believes in making an impact regardless of origins. Through city exploration, travel, fitness, and community service, Hope embodies gratitude and demonstrates that anyone can build a meaningful legacy.

We discussed:
10:13 - Failure to fit in created the ability to connect
14:39 - Opportunities expose weaknesses and...

Dan is a strength coach, educator, and owner of Ideal Strength LLC, a coaching-focused training business based in the Seattle area. With over 20 years in the fitness industry, Dan specializes in helping coaches sharpen their eye for movement, simplify program design, and apply training principles with real-world context—not just textbook theory.
Through 1:1 coaching, small-group training, and professional education, Dan works with both everyday clients and fitness professionals—many from high-performing, high-stress careers—to build resilient, adaptable strength. His approach emphasizes clarity, intent, and long-term development over complexity for complexity’s sake.
Dan is passionate about mentoring coaches...

This week, I sat down with Dr Andrew Cook, PT, DPT, CSCS, BFRc, FDN Andrew Cook is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. He received his degree in Physical Therapy from Florida Gulf Coast University and his CSCS certification through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Andrew received his Bachelor's degree in Human Development from Binghamton University, where he was a 4-year starter for the Division 1 lacrosse program. While there, he was named to the American East All-Rookie team and the American East All-Academic Team, and served as a team captain. Andrew took his...

In this episode, I sit down with the Strength Coach and Founder of Hoopie Hybrid, Cody Miller.  Cody and I met in 2010, when we were both working at Robert Morris University and have been friends ever since.  

Cody spent over 10 years as a collegiate strength and conditioning coach before transitioning to tactical strength and conditioning 3 years ago. He runs and lifts (the kids call this “hybrid”) and is training for a 100-mile race in February. He cofounded Hoopie Hybrid with his beautiful wife, Cayt. It launched in January 2024 and comprises online, hybrid training groups and programs. Cody and Ca...

In this episode, I sit down with a previous guest of the Podcast—Joe Connolly, the Head Coach for Sports Performance Arizona State University Football.

Joe is a Master Strength and Conditioning Coach (MSCC) who has revolutionized ASU’s sports performance program by implementing individualized, cutting-edge training systems, incorporating advanced technology, and cultivating a dynamic team across nutrition, sports science, and performance. Under his guidance, ASU athletes have achieved notable NFL success, including first-round draft picks Brandon Aiyuk (2020) and N’Keal Harry (2019), as well as other professional players.
Prior to ASU, Joe served as Head Strength and Co...

Paul comes to you with a rare, but soon to be more regular solo Q&A episode of the podcast.

He discusses:

00:01 – Top 5 Questions
00:46 – Knowing vs. Doing
02:27 – Content Pillars
03:38 – Lead Tracking
04:05 – Calendar System
04:20 – Grinding Problem
08:07 – Pricing Strategy
09:21 – Hybrid Practice
10:40 – Value Increases
12:19 – Grandfathered Rates
14:48 – Scaling Readiness
16:18 – Virtual Assistants
21:03 – Starting Over
25:46 – Burnout vs. Growth


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Today I sat down with Tomasz Deren, who is a military strength and conditioning specialist, hybrid athlete coach, and ultra-endurance athlete with nearly two decades of experience building resilient, high-performing humans. He holds a Master’s degree in Physiology, is an Exercise Physiologist, and has spent over a decade working within the Canadian military, coaching everyone from everyday service members to elite tactical athletes. He’s also a two-time finisher of 100-mile ultramarathons, a former gym owner, and a lifelong strength athlete who believes performance should never come at the expense of durability, leadership, or family. Tomasz is the foun...

This week, I got to sit down with Edose Ibadin, a coach and a 2024 Olympian for Team Nigeria in the 800m track event, a professional runner for Under Armour who went from being an average college athlete to an Olympian.

We discussed
00:48 - Average to Olympian
02:41 - Speed-Endurance Balance
13:03 - Post-Grad Reality
19:27 - Cultivating Belief
24:42 - Mental Breakthrough
30:31 - First-Person Visualization
35:19 - Process Over Outcome
46:53 - Avoiding Comparison
50:56 - Teaching as Learning
1:00:03 - Be Your Own Fan

Find Edose
Email - edoseibadin6@gmail.com<...

Today I sat down with Cayt Miller, CoFounder of Hoopie Strength and Conditioning. Cayt grew up in Pittsburgh and spent 14 years as a competitive swimmer before falling in love with strength training and eventually competing in powerlifting. She’s spent the past eight years working primarily as a personal trainer, helping clients build strength and pursue better health. She is also a licensed massage therapist, though she is not currently practicing. Her personal story includes years of wrestling with a disordered relationship with food and exercise. The process of healing, discovering her values, and meeting her husband, Cody Miller, re...

Today I sat down with Chandler Marchman, CEO of Marchman Strength, LLC. is a coach and mentor who helps clients and emerging fitness professionals navigate an overcrowded online fitness market with clarity and purpose. His work is rooted in his own turning point: becoming a father and realizing that the traditional, time-heavy bodybuilding lifestyle no longer aligned with the life he wanted to lead.
That shift pushed him to re-engineer his entire approach to training and nutrition. He built a streamlined system centred on efficient kettlebell MetCon training and sustainable nutrition practices—methods designed to deliver serious results wi...

This week, I sat down with Austin Stout, who is a coach, business owner and bodybuilder with a deep understanding of functional health and the ability to teach to a wide variety of people.  His goal with each client is to maximize every area of their programming through science, anecdotal evidence, and practical experience. Control of lifestyle factors, such as stress management, that can improve overall results and quality of life, is also essential. The body and the mind are strongly interconnected, and ensuring that each body system works in unison is vital to success and long-term sustainability.

Today I sat down with Carlos Reyes, who is a 3x Amateur Strongman National Champion, 1x Strongman National record holder (log press), 2101 total @ 242 raw, 6 2000+ totals,  Lieutenant / Incident Safety Officer for the Bridgeport Fire Department (CT),  Lead PT Instructor and Training Officer for the Bridgeport Regional Fire Academy since inception,  Father to 1 son.

We discussed

02:45 | Carlos's Background: From Strongman to Powerlifting
05:02 | Why Carlos Never Pursued Full-Time Coaching
09:49 | Finding Greater Purpose in the Fire Service
12:35 | The 24/7 Lifestyle Pre-Kids vs. Post-Kids
21:04 | Understanding Trade-Offs in Decision Making
24:00 | Balancing Fitness as Parents
30:03 | Discovering Cardio by...

Today I sat down with Jim McDonald, Co-Owner of Third Street Barbell in Sacramento, CA. Jim left the corporate world behind a couple of decades ago and became a consultant in IT and healthcare marketing. In the early 2000s, he discovered powerlifting and began to document its training and some of its greatest performances as an early YouTube fitness creator. He focused on visuals that helped the audience understand not only the technical aspects of powerlifting, but also the emotions that drive lifters to lift. Eventually, he created a chart-topping podcast along with Mike Farr just before the worldwide...

Today I sat down with Dr. Alistair Jordan, who is a Section Head of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Partner, and Board Member of Advanced Medical Imaging Consultants, a group of roughly 60 physicians. He is a father to a three- and five-year-old, and married to the love of his life, Kimberly. He was born in Denver, Colorado, but moved to Cape Town, South Africa, when he was six months old. His parents are from South Africa, and they stayed there till he was seven before returning to Colorado. Alistar completed his undergraduate degree at Colorado State University, his master's degree...

This week, I sat down with Erik Bustillo, MS, RD, FISSN. He is the CEO of Erik Bustillo Consulting. He has been in healthcare/fitness for well over a decade. He is a Registered Dietitian, Fellow (and Certified Sports Nutritionist) of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, a Certified Sports Nutritionist, a Certified Strength Coach, a Certified CrossFit Level 2 Coach, and a Certified Personal Trainer. He earned his Bachelor's in Dietetics & Nutrition and his Master's in Applied Exercise Science and Sports Nutrition. He specializes in reading blood/lab values that have a direct effect on health and performance. Several...

Today I sat down with Jeff Steele, the Founder/CEO of The Memento Mori Project. His clothing line is more than clothing; they offer a mindset. Their apparel is designed not only to be comfortable and aesthetically pleasing, but also to remain a constant reminder of how you live your life and to inspire others just the same. Jeff is not only a business owner but also a 37-year-old firefighter in Southern California, married to his best friend, Sasha. Together, they share a passion for health, fitness, and growing in every aspect of life.

We discussed
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Today, I sat down with Joey Szatmary, who is the Owner of the business/brand "Szatstrength" and Lions Den Strength and Performance.  Joey is a father and husband first, a Strength sport athlete, and most notably, a strongman. Joey’s accomplishments include: Pro Strongman, 2019 USS Overall National Champion for the 242 & 275 class. 2018 Team USA for 105kg class, taking third, PA Strongest man 2x, gym owner of 8 years, high school strength and performance coach, and lacrosse coach, and he has a YouTube channel with 137k subscribers.

We discussed
00:37 - Post-Surgery Pain and Recovery from Quad Tear
09:59 - Ide...

In this episode, I welcome back Dr. Lisa Lewis to the podcast to discuss the link between motivation, discipline and identity. 

Dr. Lisa Lewis is a licensed psychologist and certified addictions counsellor with a passion for fitness and wellness. She holds a master’s degree in clinical counselling psychology and a doctorate in counselling and sport psychology. She owns and operates Dr. Lewis Consulting & Psychotherapy, LLC, in Brookline, Massachusetts and online. 

Dr. Lewis is also the co-owner of Core Collective Brookline, a holistic gym and wellness center. As an educator, Lisa provides consultation and continuing educ...

In this episode, I sit down with the Strength Coach and Founder of Hoopie Hybrid, Cody Miller.  Cody and I met in 2010, when we were both working at Robert Morris University and have been friends ever since.  

Cody spent over 10 years as a collegiate strength and conditioning coach and then transitioned into the tactical strength and conditioning world. He runs and lifts (the kids call this “hybrid”). He cofounded Hoopie Hybrid with his beautiful wife, Cayt. It launched in January of 2024 and consists of online hybrid training groups and programs. Cody and Cayt enjoy hanging out with their...

In this episode I sit down with Dr. Dominic Shultz to discuss his work empowering his clients and creating relationships to scale the impact and outcomes of his patients.  Dom is a father of 3 who played college football for University of Minnesota from 2011 through 2015 and is a Doctor of chiropractic.  He has worked as a Strength and Conditioning Coach since 2020 and opened his clinic Charge Health and Chiropractic in 2023.

We discuss:
Dom's journey from walk-on football player to chiropractor
Mental fortitude developed through adversity
Why he left the traditional chiropractic model
Building rapport an...

Today, I sat down with Nick Haince, Founder and President of Capital Strength. He oversees all Sport Performance Programs at Capital Strength. He has been in the industry for 15 years and has worked with a wide range of ages, abilities, injuries and levels of sport. He has helped develop hundreds of local amateur, college and professional hockey athletes in his 12 years of Hockey performance development. He has guided athletes from AAA to Professional and continues to lead the CSTS Summer Hockey program alongside his Strength Staff. He is very proud of his team of Coaches and the community they...

Today I sat down with Stuart Brauer, founder of WTF Gym Talk and The Gym Real Estate Company. Stuart has 18+ years of experience in the fitness industry, where he owned his own gyms for a decade in Charlotte, NC and started a media and business consulting handle, WTF GYM TALK. Stu used the cash flow from his gym to purchase commercial real estate, which allowed him to "retire" from gym ownership at age 35. In 2021, he founded The Gym Real Estate Company to assist gym owners in leasing and purchasing buildings across the US.

We discussed:
00:01 – Stu’s ba...

Today, I sat down with Tommy Stiles, Owner of Stiles Strength & Performance Online Coaching. He is a national-level bodybuilder who lives in Scottsdale, Arizona. In his pas,t he was a firefighter/paramedic in the metro Detroit area. He is fascinated and obsessed with self-mastery and extreme discipline. The pursuit of self improvement and achieving goals consumes him and fuels his passion to coach and help others to do the same.

We discussed:
00:01 – Tommy’s background: athletics, coaching, and business ventures
02:44 – Identity after sport: rebuilding purpose and direction
06:15 – Curiosity as the driver of growth and oppo...

Today, I sat down with Gabrielle Bryk, who is the Owner of GYM GAB LLC and the Co-Owner of Bryksquad Barbell.  Garbielle is a female-focused trainer who helps women regain their strength and confidence! In addition to being a trainer, she is a competitive Powerlifter and wellness bodybuilder.
Timestamps:
00:01 – Meeting at the Coach’s Room Mastermind & the Ascending Transaction Model
02:41 – Free gifts, micro-commitments, and moving prospects to clients
05:36 – Gab & Jeremy’s journey: 5 years coaching, 2 years running Brick Squad Barbell
06:08 – Toxic gym environments and deciding to leave
09:08 – The bad business deal that sparked their drive to open a...

Today I sat down with Ryan Nosak, CEO and Head Coach for RyNo Strength. Ryan is the driving force behind RyNo Strength, a VIP personal training experience based in Chicago’s Lincoln Park that elevates both body and mind for busy professionals and ex-athletes. A defining moment in Ryan’s life came early: after losing his mother to cancer at age five, he turned to food for comfort, a path that led to serious health issues by junior high. Doctors pressured for immediate change. His discovery of strength training didn’t just reverse his health; it sparked a life‑changing...

In this episode, I sit down with Performance Coach and Owner of THIRST (Terre Haute Intensity Resistance and Sports Training), Brandon Smitley.
Brandon is a world-renowned strength coach and athlete with over a decade of experience. He has worked with athletes of all ages and levels in various facilities and weight rooms nationwide.
Brandon earned his Bachelor’s degree in Health and Fitness from Purdue University and his Master’s in Physical Education and Coaching from Indiana State University. He has been honoured with Personal Trainer of the Year Awards from Purdue University and Indiana State University. Addi...

Today I sat down with Jeremy Hartman, Owner/Operator of Hartman Performance Training. Jeremy is a licensed educator and high school strength & conditioning coach based in Indianapolis, Indiana. He founded Hartman Performance Training, where he works with athletes ranging from youth sports to elite competitive powerlifters. He’s a six‑time USAPL National Champion, represented Team USA internationally, and earned gold in the deadlift and bronze in the bench press at the 2008 IPF World Championships. Jeremy was named USA Powerlifting Coach of the Year in 2023. His athletes have broken eight IPF world records and more than sixty U.S. Americ...

Today I sat down with Alan Howard, Founder, The Path. Alan is a powerful and transformative coach who has an uncanny ability to cut through the bullshit and facade to see a man at his core. Before coaching, Alan built and sold two businesses, travelled the world for 6 years, and embarked on many adventures to deepen his self-understanding; living with an indigenous tribe, travelling to 20+ countries, and opting to live in a pitch dark room for several days to meet himself.

Timestamps:
00:01 – Alan’s background: building, selling, and walking away from businesses
02:00 – 48 hours in darkness: self-l...

I’d like to welcome Jason Colley back to the podcast. The last time he was here, we recorded the episode entitled Finding Simplicity Within The Complexity. Jason is a Coach, Personal Trainer and Owner of Personal Trainer U, Jason Colley.

With 15 years of unwavering commitment to the fitness industry, Jason brings an exceptional blend of academic expertise and real-world knowledge to every client he serves. Born and raised in Chicago, Jason’s journey toward becoming a premier personal trainer was not only driven by academic excellence but also by a passion for fitness. 

Jason has a...

Today I sat down with Gary Mahabir, Owner of Mahabir Fitness and Sports LLC.  Gary has been an NSCA-CPT since 1995, originally from Trinidad and Tobago, living in New York City. Mahabir Fitness and Sports LLC is an online and in-person personal training service company specializing in helping aging men over 40 and busy corporate executives transform their bodies and lifestyle using appropriate and effective exercise programs and nutritional concepts. Gary owned and operated Knockout Performance, a kickboxing for fitness and personal training studio in Brooklyn from 2017 to 2020. He is also a Renzo Gracie NYC Muay Thai Instructor, a former Mr. T...

Today I met with Jim Hallinan, who has been a teacher for 25 years, with a Master's in Exercise Science and Sport Nutrition. He has written a high school curriculum in Applied Nutrition and Kinesiology and implemented it at his school as an elective. He has been coaching online for nearly 10 years, focusing primarily on nutrition and lifestyle change, and more recently, has been running groups doing the inner work to help people discover their strengths, values, and overcome self-sabotage to live a more authentic life.

We discussed
Public school teacher to online coach
Starting a...

Today, I sat down with Jenna Switzer. Jenna is a holistic sex coach who helps high-achieving humans build strength where it matters most: in confidence, connection, and pleasure. With a background in yoga, anatomy, and sexual wellness, she guides clients to deepen their mind-body connection and heal nervous system imbalances so intimacy becomes a superpower.

We discussed
How does one become a sex coach?
Parallel thinking in your practice
Allowing passion to guide vs a rulebook
How to develop trust in the coaching practice
Creating a safe space for clients within themselves<...

Today I sat down with Andrew G Berry, who is a coach in the bodybuilding and fitness industry, working with NPC and IFBB athletes as well as general population clients. Having been involved in personal training and coaching for over 20 years, Andrew brings a wealth of knowledge and training to his clients. Andrew spent many years working with and under John Meadows of Mountaindog1 fame and credits a lot of his approach to the guidance and friendship he had with John. Andrew's proudest moment as a coach has been helping his wife, Rachae,l turn pro at the 2017 NPC...

In this episode, we have something a little bit different. I am interviewed by one of my best friends, guest Mike de la Pava. I am usually the one behind the interview, but now you get a deeper look to learn about me as a man, a mentor, a coach, and an athlete.  

We discuss:
00:00 – Intro & why MDLP is hosting
01:34 – Stoicism, emotional mastery & alignment
06:01 – Precision, data & recovering from injury
09:51 – Thoughts, feelings, actions & self-audit
13:10 – Anti-fragility & rebuilding identity
15:38 – Starting Coach’s Corner University (CCU)
18:24 – Vision for CCU’s future mentorships
21:00 – Leading in every area of life...

This week, I sat down with Isaac Taylor. Isaac is a former powerlifter and strength and conditioning coach who transitioned from the world of performance and fitness into healthcare. Now a practicing physical therapist, he specializes in cancer rehabilitation and palliative care, blending his background in strength training with a commitment to improving the quality of life for patients facing serious illnesses.

We discussed
Paul and Isaac’s connection
Isaac’s journey from strength and conditioning to physical therapy, cancer rehab and palliative care
Diving into your interests and curiosity
The gift of move...

A little bit of a different episode today 
I kick things off with a quick prep update (5 days out!) and then dive into a big Q&A session. If you’re a coach, you’ll want to listen all the way through—I’m giving away some of my best systems and strategies for free.
I discuss:
Why compartmentalization is a myth and how your life operates as an ecosystem
The belief shifts that changed the way I coach and live
Fat loss supplements like L-Carnitine and NAD+ (what’s worth it, what’s not)
When...

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 sp...

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?
...

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 discuss...