Meet Your Coach

I started training clients over 13 years ago when I tried to learn the actual science and evidence-based practices behind training the human body. The more he studied, the more he tried to apply it to his family, friends, and colleagues. Some of these turned out to be the tactical population where he found this to be his passion both as a trainer and an active duty Marine himself.

Tactical Fitness-

Since this time, I have found opportunities to train first responders at the local city, county, state, and federal levels as an independent contractor. He has trained clients for SWAT, Sniper, SRT, and various other LEO walking the beat. I am currently a wellness, resiliency, and fitness contractor with a federal law enforcement agency to train tactical fitness professionals.

Physique Competition-

I was challenged by a figure competitor to coach her because I had questioned the training methods her current coach was trying to use to get her ready for a competition. The story goes, she did her competition with her coach at the time….then she said, why don’t you coach me…and so it began. I agreed to work with her and show her healthy training methods and immersed myself in the culture.

I continue to coach competitors, and I am registered as an OCB coach and work with NPC competitors. I try to make sure we have the best people on the team and network with other professionals to ensure you are successful. Whether it be finding you a posing coach near you or bringing on other nutrition professionals to help us gain the edge over the competition, I will ensure you have a winning team and results.

Health and Wellness-

I have coached in gyms across the country with clients from almost every population and needs. My approach to health is habit-based, and I use your strengths to guide you to a step by step journey to wellness. Instant results and fads are everywhere, and I insist that you try something sustainable. I have trained clients with Cerebral Palsy, MS, Diabetes, Knee Injuries, and many more situations where I have found ways to help them move well and more often through conscious coaching and dad jokes.

Overview of Some of the Qualifications-

I have many certifications with thousands of hours spent in the books, modules, live courses, and certifications to ensure I am up to date and ready to serve you better. Some of the more notable mentions being a Master Certified Fitness Trainer, Nutritionist, and Performance Coach. A glimpse at some of the credentials:

• USAW Level I and II
• Precision Nutrition Level 1 and 2 Coach
• Functional Movement Screen Level 1
• Functional Capacity Screen
• Physique and Figure Training Specialist
• Alpha Warrior Level I and Level II Coach – Tactical Fitness (Army, Air Force)
• Tactical Strength and Conditioning Coach TSAC (NSCA)
• OPEX CCP Coach
• Exos Tactical Performance Coach
• Exos Performance Specialist
• OCB Coach and Trainer
• Functional Nutrition Lab – Holistic Nutrition Coach
• Champion Performance Therapy and Training Specialist – C-PS
• Pain-Free Performance Specialist – PPSC
• Level I and II Certified Online Trainer
• MMA Conditioning Specialist
• Pre and Post Natal Specialist/Women’s Training Specialist

To stop the list before it gets too large, we will state that most of this is to demonstrate that I am continually studying and trying to improve myself. I welcome your next challenge as a reason to learn more and grow with you. I am a group fitness instructor….yes….but you probably don’t care as much about that or some of the other certs I have. I am not offended.

Backstory-

I am from West Virginia, I am the father of some kids (those weirdos who call me daddy), and recently finished 17 years of active duty service as a Marine. I have enjoyed martial arts, outdoors, music, and many other things thought of to keep him out of trouble.

I initially fell in love with training after joining a gym and going with his Uncle Bob, who initially showed him the ropes and was his training partner until he left for the Marines. Coach Jeremy grew up reading Muscle and Fitness and Men’s Health magazines, respectively, as his motivation during high school and, of course, the Encyclopedia of Modern Body Building by Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Currently living in the DMV area where I continue to train and enjoy almost any activity where I can be moving and enjoying time with my kids.

Independent Contractor-

If you know of a department, organization and/or person that needs a trainer, I still work as an independent contractor under Sgtmfitness. You may reach out to me via the contact form and I will get in touch with you to give you the details.