Having a coach helped me change my life for the better. I learned about self care, and discipline.
I learned how to be self motivated, and that I was capable of changing who I am.
All it took was for me to keep trying
I love being a coach.
More than I’ve ever loved lifting weights or competing on a platform.
This little corner of the world has had me travel all over the country to obscure little competitions in no name towns,
run alongside professional rugby players (mostly behind them),
shadow professional S&C coaches as they rapidly try to explain to me the value of force velocity in a trap bar deadlift as a metric for gauging the fatigue in their athletes.
What They’re Saying
“Theo is an uncommonly caring and helpful person. Thanks to him, I've been able to go from never squatting before to squatting 315 for reps at a body weight of 165lbs in 6 months. I've gone from thinking my sporting days were over to training for a powerlifting meet. I can't recommend working with him highly enough. He's got all of the makings of an incredible coach and educator: humble, selfless, caring, strong, professional. He'll tactically provide honest criticism and encouragement to keep you on target. Work with Theo and you'll become a stronger and more useful person, both mentally and physically.”
Theo will make you strong. At 62 years old and 162 pounds, Theo trained me to compete at a USPA powerlifting event. Theo improved my deadlift form and put me on a workout program that ensured my strength peaked right at the event. As a novice competitor, I thought I needed to lift heavy and often. But I learned it’s not just a matter of lifting more but lifting smarter. I set the state deadlift record at 202.5 KGs (446.4 lbs.). Thanks Theo! I'm looking forward to my next event and another record!
I'd been solely focused on strength training and this left me a little short winded in a few too many situations that required hustle. Disciples of steel adapted a program tailored to my strengths and weaknesses and I saw marked improvement in the first three weeks.
Seeking to increase cariovascular tolerance