When I attended Iowa State University for electrical engineering, I was introduced to the gym by my roommate. I was immediately hooked and set my sights on my first gym goal of a 1000lb total. My dedication and love for the sport continued to grow, and I eventually began competing in meets, working with different coaches and researching endlessly. After working with many coaches and attending seminars from the likes of Josh Bryant, Dave Osborn, Trevor Jaffe, and Ed Coan, I decided to give coaching a shot. This was the best decision of my lifting career and I find the greatest joy in helping others become their strongest self.

I’ve hit an elite total of 1902 at 261, and although powerlifting is an individual sport, I would not have been able to achieve this without help from coaches, friends, and the powerlifting community in general. My personal goal is to hit a 2000lb total, which very few people have ever accomplished, but my main goal is to continue to grow as a coach, helping clients achieve their personal goals so they too can pay it forward.