The Coaches Corner University Podcast

In this episode, I sit down with Andre Benoit for some good old fashioned “Uncle Stories,” recounting his experiences over the last 4 decades. Andre Benoit is a veteran strength and conditioning coach with over 36 years of experience working with Olympic and professional athletes, executives, and aspiring young athletes. A two-time Olympian in luge (1988 and 1992), Andre transitioned from his athl...

In this episode, I sit down with Anthony Castore to discuss peptides, bioregulators and longevity sciences.  Anthony is a leading expert in performance enhancement and health optimization, blending over 30 years of strength coaching experience with cutting-edge knowledge in peptides, supplementation, and cellular medicine. As the owner of DRIVE Longevity Solutions and an SSRP Fellow, Anthony empow...

In this episode, I sit down with Jeremy Hartman.  Jeremy Hartman is a licensed teacher, high school strength and conditioning coach, and powerlifting coach based in Indianapolis, Indiana. With a proven track record in both coaching and competition, Jeremy has worked at one of the top athletic schools in the state, as well as with the Indiana National Guard, training their physical fitness instruct...

In this episode, I sit down with Sam Slater.  Sam is an experienced online physique and nutrition coach specializing in bodybuilding and powerlifting. With a BSc in Biological and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Sam brings a scientific approach to fitness, designing transformative programs that drive sustainable results.  As a national women’s physique bodybuilding champion and Canadian deadlift record...

In this episode, we do the first ever CCU Podcast 3 way, as I sit down with Dean Guedo and Jeb Johnston to dive deep into the medications that have been sweeping through North America - GLP1 Agonists.  The class of GLP1 drugs includes, Semaglutide (Ozempic), Terzepatide (Mounjaro) and the newest generation, yet to be released, Retatrutide.  These drugs have been showing incredible results in the t...

In this episode, I sit down with Jeff Su.  Jeff is the owner of First Call Out Fitness, an online coaching advisory based in MA. He has been coaching for over 10 years after leaving a career in finance. Jeff holds an MBA from Bentley University in Waltham, MA. We discuss: → Building a coaching education business → Diversification of clientele to mitigate risk and market volatility → The mental roo...

In this episode of the podcast, I sit down with Joel Proskewitz once again.  If you didn’t catch our previous discussion, it directly feeds into this conversation.  Both Joel and I have experienced traumatic injury and today, we discuss our experiences and how we draw on those experiences as we work to help our clients navigate their own recovery.   Joel Proskewitz is a spinal rehabilitation speci...

In this episode, I sit down with coach Justin Kegley.  Justin has 15 years experience, specializing in Personal Training and Sport Performance for Female Athletes over the age of 14. He focuses his training on creating programs that improve performance and reduce the risk of injury and build unshakeable confidence.. Justin has worked with clients from 8 – 73. He is a 2 Time Amazon best-selling aut...

In this episode, I sit down with Evans Armantrading.  Evans Armantrading Jr. is the Founder and CEO of CNU Fit, LLC, the leading transformation studio in Kent County. With a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management and a distinguished service record as a USAF veteran, Evans has grown CNU Fit from a living room operation to a thriving enterprise with three micro gyms generating over $1,000,000 in a...

In this episode, I sit down with Brandon Caron, better known as Coach Brando. He holds certifications in nutrition coaching and crossfit, with over 8 years of in-person coaching experience.  His focus in coaching is making fitness accessible, approachable, and attainable for busy professionals who have high standards and want a body to match their income levels. We discuss: Brandon’s story You’ll...

In this episode, I sit down with the mastermind behind the best fitness and health conference on the planet, Dr. Ken Kinakin.  I admit, I’m a bit biased, but SWIS has been pivotal in my growth as a coach and business professional.  Dr. Ken Kinakin is a chiropractor, certified strength and conditioning specialist, and a certified personal trainer. He regularly lectures across Canada, the United Sta...

In this episode, I sit down with Sarah Parker for an insanely honest and raw discussion. Sarah is an online coach and host of The Beyond the Condition Podcast bodybuilding podcast. She has been competing for 12 years. Her aim is to provide education and empowerment to her audience. We discuss: Sarah’s path as a competitor Leaning into hardship for personal growth Finding your passion in coaching T...

In this episode of the podcast, I sit down with Trey Bruffey.  Trey started working out when he was 13 years old to get in better shape for wrestling. Once he started wrestling in high school, he realized he was out of shape and had a lot to learn and improve on.  He began learning about nutrition and lost about 30 pounds on his own before hiring outside help to improve his strength and performanc...

In this episode, I sit down with Kane Sivesind and discuss his path from college athlete to tech entrepreneur.  As an entrepreneur all his life, Kane is the co-founder of Coach Catalyst and the previous owner of CORE Health & Fitness, a training gym in Madison, WI. Kane earned his MBA from Loyola University-Chicago and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National St...

In this episode of the podcast, I sit down with someone I greatly respect and have learned a tremendous amount from over the last 15 years, Tim Kontos.  This is not our usual podcast.  With my current injury and all the things that have come along with that, I wanted to speak with someone specifically about the mental side of injuries and how to navigate through them and help clients do the same....

In this episode of the CCU Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Matthew Shiver, Business Coach Specializing with Paid Ads. Dr. Matt developed the "Coach's Growth Accelerator" to provide the skills and tools he has been using over the last 7 years working online to more coaches who want to have a bigger impact. He has helped companies scale beyond the 7-figure mark, have multiple 6-figure la...

In this episode, I sit down with the owners of Catalano Events, Francesco and Sarah Catalano.  What started as a passion project hosting their first meet began what quickly has turned into hosting the highest quality powerlifting meets in Canada. We discuss: Hosting powerlifting meets and starting a business Creating an experience Challenges associated with hosting a meet What’s the ultimate visio...

In this episode, I sit down with the owner of Body By Ryan, Ryan Kassim. Ryan Kassim is a momma’s boy, pizza connoisseur, and strength and nutrition coach that focuses on mindset, metabolic health and manner of living.  This podcast went deep on the subject of personal growth, working with clients on mindset and doing the type of self-work that challenges every aspect of who you are. We discuss: m...

In this episode, I speak with MAP Coach and Physiotherapist Carly McInnis.  Carly McInnis is a registered physiotherapist working out of Calgary. Previously a competitive powerlifter, she has shifted her focus to competing in Olympic Weightlifting. Her love of strength training drives her main thought process that an injury shouldn't fully inhibit someone from training hard or doing what they...

On July 13th, I ruptured both my quad tendons in a powerlifting meet.  This podcast is the first recorded from my home hospital bed and I couldn't think of a better guest for it.  In this episode, I sit down with my great friend, former business partner and co-founder of Coaches Corner University, Tony Montgomery.  Tony is a 3rd year PhD in the department of kinesiology, applied health, and r...

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Kirsten Wishloff. Dr. Wishloff is a chiropractor specializing in sport injuries and performance-focused care. Her practice style is shaped by her experience as a high level athlete, her time as a personal trainer, and her work as in instructor of manual therapy techniques with Active Release. Her treatment approach emphasizes viewing human movement as an interc...

In this episode of the podcast, I speak with Coach Tex Mcquilkin.  Coach McQuilkin offers over 15 years of experience empowering athletes and educating coaches worldwide. As a certified strength conditioning specialist and seasoned leader in the lacrosse community focusing on developing confidence and character, Tex understands the value of social-emotional learning.  He has implemented athletic d...

In this episode, I speak with Dean Guedo.  Dean has been a friend for close to 15 years and his path to being a leading coach in the industry has been unconventional, to say the least. He is a strength and nutrition coach driven to find a better, more efficient way to help people optimize their lives. The recipe I'm selling is doing more, eating more, moving more. We discuss: - Being a beginn...

In this episode of the podcast, I sits down with Jaden Lacaria, new coach with Master Athletic Performance.  Jaden has a bachelor's degree in Physical Activity and Coaching Specialization along with a Masters degree in Sports Coaching, both from The Ohio State University. He has competed in powerlifting in both multi ply and raw categories, achieving multiple pro totals in the 198lbs weight c...

In this episode of the CCU Podcast, I speak with Joel Proskewitz. Joel Proskewitz is a spinal rehabilitation specialist. He deals primarily with mechanical neck and low back pain and has a special interest in pre/post spinal surgery patients. He is one of only two people in the world to teach for Professor Stuart McGill (Head of spinal biomechanics, University of Waterloo) and travels the world ex...