I am Coach Justin! In high school I was the typical “always picked last in gym” kid. As I got older my physical wellness began to spiral out of control. One of my best friends had just retired from the Army and put me through “boot camp” where, at the age of 26, I ran my first mile. As my love of physical activity grew I went on to run numerous races, including several ultramarathons, but I still had issues with my body image. I decided to try to transform it with strength training. I began lifting weights and competing in Strongman.
As a strongman I have podiumed multiple state and regional events, including Ohio’s Strongest Man (2nd Place), Maryland’s Strongest Man (2nd Place), Strongman Corporation Mid-Atlantic Regionals (4th Place). I have qualified for national and international events (Static Monsters (47th Internationally Men’s U80Kg Class), Natural Strongman World Championship (Qualified 2025), United States Strongman Nationals (Qualified Multiple Years), America’s Strongest Masters (Attending 2025)).
In 2023 I began coaching Calvin. He wanted to be an athlete, but did not have the resources for proper nutrition or access to a gym. Through working with him, I envisioned Max Value Nutrition – a free resource for people who want athletic nutrition, but who don’t have access to high quality food. Calvin competed in the international Static Monsters Strongman Competition and tried out for the Cleveland Cavaliers development basketball team.
In 2025 I decided to focus services on individual coaching, nutritional guidance, and performance mindset therapy. I am a certified strength coach and corrective exercise specialist. I also have a certification in trauma – informed coaching accredited by the IPHM. I am a misfit, and my programming is for others who don’t want to fit the mold. I take a personalized approach that is sensitive to mental wellbeing, trauma-informed, and body positive. So if you are interested in joining the misfits, then set up a free, no-obligation consultation call today!
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