I believe good coaching should help athletes become stronger while also developing the confidence, skills, and autonomy to navigate the sport long-term. My approach combines evidence-informed training with individualized decision-making, recognizing that the “best” program is the one tailored to the athlete in front of me: their goals, experience, preferences, and life outside of training. I view the coach-athlete relationship as a collaborative one, built on open communication and mutual trust. I want athletes to understand the “why” behind what we’re doing and feel comfortable sharing what is and isn’t working so that we can make decisions together. Ultimately, my goal is to help athletes pursue their goals while keeping powerlifting a meaningful addition to their lives rather than something their lives must revolve around.