The Coach
BUILT TO
BUILD
ATHLETES.
"I don't train clients. I build athletes — and I don't stop until the work is done."
With over a decade of hands-on experience training competitive athletes, first-timers, and everyone in between, the 1Black Fitness method is built on one principle: results are earned, not given.
Before coaching, a background in competitive athletics — football, track, and powerlifting — shaped a training philosophy rooted in performance, not aesthetics. Every program is built to make you stronger, faster, and more resilient.
Qualifications
CREDENTIALS &
CERTIFICATIONS
NASM-CPT
National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer
CSCS
Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist — NSCA
Precision Nutrition L1
Evidence-based nutrition coaching certification
CPR / AED Certified
American Red Cross — current
The Method
TRAINING
PHILOSOPHY
Earn Every Rep
There are no shortcuts in this gym. Every set, every session, every drop of sweat is an investment in the athlete you're becoming.
Data Drives Progress
Feelings lie. Numbers don't. Every client is tracked, measured, and adjusted — so your program evolves as fast as you do.
Mindset First
The body follows the mind. Before we touch a barbell, we build the mental framework that makes elite performance sustainable.
The Story
WHY 1BLACK
1Black Fitness was founded on a simple belief: elite coaching shouldn't be reserved for professional athletes. Every person who walks through the door deserves the same level of attention, programming, and accountability that a pro gets.
The name represents a standard — black belt, black card, black label. The highest tier. That's the level of coaching every client receives, regardless of where they're starting from.
Whether you're training for your first 5K, your next powerlifting meet, or just trying to feel like an athlete again — this is the place.
Started coaching at a local gym after competitive football career
Earned CSCS certification — began working with competitive athletes
Launched 1Black Fitness as an independent training brand
Expanded to group classes — 200+ athletes trained
500+ athletes coached. 10 years. Still building.
LET'S GET
TO WORK
Ready to train with a coach who's as invested in your results as you are? Book a free consultation and let's build your program.