Author Description

My whole life, I was an athlete. I played football, basketball and baseball in high school and went to William and Mary on a football scholarship. After college, I played professional football overseas, which was when I got injured. Looking back, it's easy to see how that injury became a game-changing moment in my life. Although it meant that I was no longer going be a professional-level athlete, it also led me to the realization that I wanted to work with athletes. Today I work with some of the world's best athletes including NFL MVPs, MLB and NBA All-Stars, Super Bowl champions and Olympic gold medalists. One of the things I learned as I recovered from that injury was that mindset means everything. Getting your mind right is what allows you to overcome any adversity. It's what led me to discover that a setback does not need to define you. Instead a setback can actually become a setup. In my case, that injury set me up to live my life purpose, which is to create, motivate and inspire people to greatness. Whether I am working with athletes, business owners, executives or leaders in their field, one defining trait of anyone who wants to reach their optimal potential is that they have the mindset of a champion. That means they are focused on what they want to achieve, and they do whatever it takes to make it happen. In other words, they consistently work to get 1% better - every single day! They do that by surrounding themselves with positivity, visualizing their goals, following their purpose, and doing simple things like reading books that motivate and inspire them. Because you are holding this book in your hands I can see that you, too, are ready to be inspired. The fact that you've opened these pages shows me you have a growth mindset and are looking to get better in your life. So, let me tell you a little bit about what you are going to read. This book is written by eight fitness professionals who train both the 'Joes' and the pros. Through their experience, they