The Coaches Corner University Podcast

Today I sat down with Sean Jacobs, co-founder of Jacobs Fitness and creator of the Stack & Shift Method™, a performance-based approach that combines functional movement, strength training, breathing mechanics, and nervous system regulation to help people move better, feel stronger, and train for longevity. With a Master’s degree in Exercise Science and over a decade of coaching experience, ran...

Today I sat down with Nick O’Brien, who is a Tactical Strength and Conditioning Specialist with Air Force Special Operations.  Nick began working with AFSOC in 2025 after previously serving as an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at the University of North Florida since 2023. Prior to UNF, he spent the previous two years as the Assistant Director of Sports Performance at Jacksonville Unive...

Today I got to sit down with Aram Grigorian, Owner and full-time health coach of 4week2thebeach.com, who helps folks achieve their desired body composition using experience and scientific evidence. Host of the Real Coaches Summit: the fitness industry’s only and best all-inclusive education and networking event.  We discussed 00:35 Real Coaches Summit format 03:44 The business education gap 06:15...

Today I got to sit down with Mike Crowson, the CEO of AR Funnel, a systems and automation company that helps online coaches scale with smarter infrastructure rather than more hustle. He’s known for building high-converting funnels, CRMs, and text-driven lead systems that have powered over $25 million in client revenue. With a background as a coach and entrepreneur, he blends real-world experience...

Today, I got to sit down with Bob Merkh, who is a father, a teacher, a powerlifter, and now an author of Moderation Is For Cowards: A Stoic Journey Of Strength And Restraint, who plans to use his platform to make people’s lives better. He is starting to speak to youth groups and plans to write more. He competed in powerlifting for almost 20 years and had success raw, but much more success equipped...

Today I got to sit down with Dr. Justin Farnsworth, CEO of Re: Built Strength. Justin is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Board Certified Sports Clinical Specialist with over a decade in medicine and over 20 years as a coach in high-performance and general fitness. He has led over 100 in-person certification courses since 2020 and has been on all sides of the training-to-rehab spectrum as a coach,...

Today I got to sit down with Jordan Wong, the owner and coach of Showcase Strength & Fitness. A lifelong strength athlete with nearly two decades of experience in powerlifting, Jordan is a former all-time world record holder in the squat. He draws on his experience under the bar to coach athletes and everyday lifters to get stronger, build confidence, and train with purpose. Through Showcase S...

Today I got to sit down with Aaron Chapple, a health and wellness coach at Modus, who helps men reclaim their physical strength and step into their God-given calling. He works with men facing obesity, diabetes, insulin resistance, hormone issues, and gut health challenges — equipping them to build stronger, more energetic, and more purposeful lives. With 15+ years of coaching experience and a back...

This week, I sat down with Michael Warner, founder of Set The Standard coaching, a precision health optimization approach for high performers. With a B.S. in Kinesiology and advanced certifications in functional nutrition, peptide therapy, and PEDs, he guides everyday people, as well as elite athletes, executives, pro wrestlers, and celebrities, through hormone optimization principles, advanced di...

Today, I got to sit down with Meg Young (MS, MSed, RSCC, CSCS), who is a performance leader and 2023 NSCA Professional Strength Coach of the Year with 15+ years in elite sport. She specializes in applied sport science, data systems, and high-performance coaching across collegiate and professional soccer. She is currently based in Seattle and on a mission to impact 100,000,000 lives. We discussed 0...

This week, I sat down with Mircea Balaj, Co-Founder and Head Sports Performance Coach at Project Mayhem, who works with elite athletes across strength, combat, physique, and hybrid sports. His work integrates training systems, nutrition, and performance enhancement strategies to push human performance to its absolute limits. We discussed: 00:43 | Origin Story 02:29 | Unconventional Background 04:2...

Today I got to sit down with Kandace Hudspeth, CMO at OPEX + CoachRx, 20+ years in marketing, brand and growth strategy, and product development. She helps fitness coaches, personal trainers, and fitness brands build businesses with confidence, clarity and consistency. We discussed: 00:01 — Kandace's Background and Journey to OPEX 03:29 — Why Coaches Think They Hate Marketing 04:32 — Making S...

Dr. Dave Osborn returns to the pod for a second time to discuss the current state of the powerlifting coaching space, networking, AI, client relationships and big blind spots we see with young coaches. Dave has spent more than two decades in strength sports as an athlete, coach, researcher, and builder of one of the most respected powerlifting communities in the Pacific Northwest: Team OPS. As the...

This week, I sit down with my great friend and one of the most genuinely kind and passionate people I’ve ever met.  Tasha is the co-owner of Ideal Strength and has been coaching since 2005.  She is an International Elite Powerlifter, currently ranked #1 female powerlifter in Washington State and among the top 20 in the world. She holds multiple world records, including the deadlift world record in...

This week, I sat down with Erin Murray, Owner of the online training business Buns and Boulders.  Erin primarily offers online coaching, both one-on-one and club-based, but has a larger presence as an athlete. She is a professional strongwoman athlete and 4-time World's Strongest Woman, the only person in the sport to win that title across multiple weight classes. Unlike many elite athletes,...

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 rou...

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, fitnes...

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 prof...

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 Bi...

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...

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 n...

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 As...

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...

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 Visua...

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 massa...