Erik started lifting weights at 11 years old to protect himself from a rough upbringing.  As a child he was raised by parents who suffered from addiction and anger issues.  While a teenager lifting weights, listening to heavy metal, and being active pulled him through a deep depression that had him, at times, contemplating ending it all.  While working various jobs in the construction trades after high school he began also coaching youth sports and found that coaching and teaching gave him a feeling of satisfaction and purpose.  With the support of his girlfriend, who is now his wife and the mother of their three beautiful daughters, he started college in his mid twenties in hopes of becoming a teacher.

After years of being an athlete himself, coaching, and working 1-1 as a strength coach, Erik began to take note of how underserved the mental side of athletics was. He had often heard the phrase “sports are 80% mental, 20% physical” and yet coaches often spend the vast majority of their time in practices perfecting the physical aspects of the sport and very limited time on the mental component. He wanted to be a part of positive change in this area and took a deep dive into the mindset coaching arena. Dozens of books, courses, and a couple of certifications later he includes mindset coaching along with physical coaching in every session with his clients.

In addition to strength and mindset training, Erik has expertise in nutrition, neuromuscular activation, and head and neck training. He draws from each of these areas of knowledge to help his clients on their pursuit of a stronger body and mind. #CommitToNOBULLinYourLIFE