I originally earned a Bachelors of Science in Nutrition with the thought of becoming a Dietitian. However, early in my studies I came to realize that although the deeper science behind nutrition was fascinating, the level of information required to create change was fairly surface-level. That led me to pivot out of that role, and into performance training where I found myself employed at various private facilities. In my first coaching role, I was fortunate to work alongside a world-renowned NHL Skills Coach, and have peers that would go on to become future NHL strength & conditioning coaches. That environment molded me into the coach I am today, and introduced me to a new scope of continuing education that would guide me for years to come.

In addition to coaching, I had skin in the game competing for USA Powerlifting on the national level from 2014 to 2021; earning my spot in the top fifteen a few years in a row, and competing at the Arnold Classic in 2018 & 2020.