“The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character—that is the goal of true education.”
Accomplishing the true meaning of this quote is my mission with each young athlete that I have the privilege to train as they meet their full potential. With over 35 years of coaching and training experience, I have the ability to not only improve each athlete's physical performance but I also create a connection with the athletes that help them strive to put forth their best effort.
I am originally from Oakland California, where I attended Oakland Technical High School and Cal State Hayward. After high school, I voluntarily enlisted in the United States Air Force and was trained as a Military Police Officer. After my tour of duty at Hickam Air Force Base in Oahu, Hawaii, I journeyed back home to California to start coaching youth sports in 1982. In 1984, I was asked to coach the freshman basketball and baseball teams at James Logan High School in Union City, California. I was excited about this opportunity and our team went on to win eight years consecutive league championships in both sports! In 1992, I decided to go back to school to become certified as an orthopedic assistant because I felt this certification would ensure that I could benefit the athletes I trained in the most well-rounded way. After graduation, I acquired a job that brought me to the Pacific Northwest at the University of Washington Medical Center. For 14 years, I had the benefit of working with some of the premier sports doctors and athletes in the country.
With my gained knowledge and experience I once again started individually training college and youth athletes. Through my success as a trainer, in 2000 I was recruited by Nike to scout and select Northwest athletes to train in football and basketball to ensure they met and exceeded their desired goals. In 2015 I made the decision to leave Nike to be able to have more time to focus on our local communities athletes. I have continued to guide and assist many successful athletes to reach dreams that they never even thought possible. I am looking forward to not only helping more local athletes realize their targeted ambition but to make bonds that last a lifetime.
