My Philosophy

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​​​​​My Credentials

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My approach is rooted in my background as an athlete, educator, and practitioner:
 

The Athlete

As an NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist® (CSCS)—demonstrating advanced knowledge, skills, and abilities in exercise science, sport psychology, nutrition, exercise technique, program design, organization and administration, and testing and evaluation—former collegiate player, and longtime coach and fitness enthusiast, I understand the physical and mental demands of peak performance.
 

The Teacher

With 15+ years of experience in education, leadership, and youth development, I know how to move from theory to practice to results.

The Practitioner

As a Zen practitioner and lifelong learner, I strive for a level of mental and ethical discipline that encourages readiness in any situation.

The Commitment

Lead by example and with compassion. 

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Why "for boys and men"

I have spent a lot of time—including my entire professional career—working with boys and men, and I founded GoodMenders because I wanted to offer guidance when masculinity was seen as a problem (my views have evolved since my 2020 publication in Camping Magazine). Today, I am still driven to help boys and men find their way, encouraging the practice of the Five C's: courage, confidence, composure, concentration, and compassion.

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More About Me

I grew up playing soccer through college. Throughout my career I’ve worked with countless young men as a professional educator and leader, advocating for their development and well-being.
 

In 2020, I founded GoodMenders to develop moral masculinity, principled leadership, and better culture. As I continued to learn about the issues facing boys and men—and ways in which I could help—GoodMenders naturally transformed into a training ground for those who want to grow stronger and have a positive impact.

American Zen teacher Charlotte Joko Beck made one of the most baller statements of all time. She said that if we are fixated on feeling good, blissful, or enlightened, then "we need to be disturbed. We need to be upset.... Don't come to this center to feel better; that's not what this place is about. What I want are lives that get bigger so that they can take care of more things, more people."

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Her wisdom inspires this work, so I put it front and center. We're here to grow stronger so that we can care for more.