Coach Andrew could be the Coach for you!
After an injury from playing sports in high school caused Andrew to need surgery and physical therapy, he dove head first into the world of athletic training and eventually earned his degree and became personal trainer. After years of putting everything he had into coaching his clients, he found that his own self-care had fallen by the wayside; even though he knew what to do, it was still hard to do it.
Deciding to take a step back from coaching seemed like an impossible path to choose, but he knew he’d be able to help others more wholly if he made his own foundation solid. He started small and focused on the activities he enjoyed, slowly adding over time. Eventually, he worked his way up to competing in the World’s Toughest Mudder race and found that his passion for coaching was reignited.
Andrew’s personal experiences have inspired him to help beginners find what works for them, doing things they love and making their own self-care a priority. In addition, his background as an athlete and athletic trainer also means he is well-versed in working with advanced athletes and those working around injuries. When it comes to nutrition, he likes to keep things simple and focuses on making small changes over time while also continuing to include your favorite foods.
Fun Fact: Andrew lives in an RV so he knows a thing or two about getting his sweat on with limited or no equipment!
Credentials/Education
- BS in Athletic Training from Loras College
- Certified Personal Trainer, NASM
- Certified Sport Nutrition, NASM
- Performance Enhancement Specialist, NASM
Coach Andrew is brilliant! He is funny, compassionate, and curious, so he is always learning, sharing new insights, and delivering them with his signature humor. He’s dedicated to what he does and leads by example. He has helped me so much with consistency, mindset, and physical fitness goals. No matter what I throw at him, he’s always keen to help me achieve it!
I’ve been working with Coach Andrew for over a year, and he is fantastic! He is very responsive and always responds to my texts or video messages within a day. He also initiates conversations at least once a week. He develops customized workout plans tailored to my needs and available equipment and then changes them frequently to keep everything fresh. He’s incredibly encouraging, and his feedback is always spot-on. In short, I highly recommend Coach Andrew whether you’re just starting or have been training for years.
Coach Andrew is the voice of motivation and reassurance I wish was in my head. He helps keep me on track and cuts me a break every now and again if I have a misstep. He helps me celebrate milestones along my journey and embraces small changes and consistency. Coach Andrew gives me the right level of support. He’s there for me when I need him but not overbearing in any way.
Coach Andrew really took the time to understand my goals as an athlete and what I find helpful in a coach. He has found creative ways to adapt my training around travel and equipment access. He is very supportive and invested in his athletes’ success. Sometimes, I can’t tell which one of us is more excited when I hit a new personal record, learn a new movement, or find a new athlete-friendly vegan dish to cook.
I participated in some more generic running coaching where a stock plan was just customized to the dates of your race. Andrew spent time getting to know me and discovering where I was in my running journey. He has provided fantastic support as goals and life has presented challenges that required changes to the plan. Andrew is always open to my feedback and what is and is not working for my current training and focuses on preparing me for my next big challenge.
Star Wars or Lord of the Rings
If I have to choose I go Star Wars — But Battlestar Galactica is what truly has my heart!
Favorite Video Game of All Time
CRAZY TAXI!
What are you passionately nerdy about?
My family loves board games and I love every chance I get to play long-distance D&D with my brothers!
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