​With over 15 years of experience, Mike Brings a unique Background to performance and fitness.  Mike has worked with every level of client and has traveled the world Building his knowledge to bring the absolute best and ultimate results to his clients.  He has worked with many world-renowned coaches and leaders in the health, fitness, and athletics world making him one of the most well-rounded experts in the industry.  Mike also has over 20 years of athletic experience in World and US competition in addition to 10 years of professional coaching and training.  This high of level experience helps give him the understanding of requirements necessary for success at all levels of competition, fitness, and life.  His experience, dedication to his clients, and knowledge base helps them become successful in and out of the gym. 


CERTIFICATION & TRAINING EXPERIENCE 
  • Ball State University- B.S. in Exercise Science
  • National Strength & Conditioning Association- Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
  • USA Weightlifting- Sports Performance Coach​
  • Poliquin-  PICP Level I
  • Poliquin- Biosignature Practitioner 
  • ​PAIN-FREE PERFORMANCE SPECIALIST 
  • Applied Strongman Training (AST)- Certified Strongman Coach
  • SUP Core- Certified Paddle Board Fitness Instructor
  • IAAF International Training Center- Trained under world renowned coach Pal Nemeth
  • University of California, Irvine- Track & Field/Strength & Conditioning Coach
  • Concordia University (Portland) - Director of Hammer Throw Development/Strength & Conditioning
  • Arizona State University- Strength & Conditioning Coaching Assistant
  • Ohio State University- Track & Field/Strength & Conditioning Assistant
  • Trained over 50 professional athletes from NFL, MLB, Olympics, NCAA, and NAIA
  • Coached 4 Collegiate National Champions and 16 All-Americans 

ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS 
  • Olympic Hopeful & Nationally Ranked Athlete- Hammer Throw
  • Three Time USA Olympic Trials Qualifier- Hammer Throw
  • Three Time USA Track & Field National Championships Qualifier- Hammer Throw
  • Two sport athlete at Ball State University- Football/ Track & Field
  • Two Time Ball State Team MVP- Track & Field
  • Mid-American Conference Champion- Hammer Throw
  • NCAA Qualifier- Hammer Throw​