Daniel first got into bodybuilding as a severely undersized teenager. Through the simple weight set in his parent’s basement, he discovered his outlet and his lifelong therapist, at age 12. From that moment on, over half of his life now, Daniel has been a disciple of bodybuilding. He took place in his first competition at age 19 and has been in love with the sport ever since. In his first Men’s physique competition Daniel took 1st place in his class and went on to win the overall. After a few more years of competing at the amateur level, he raised the stakes and competed at USAs in 2017 and won his IFBB Pro card in Men’s Physique. 

With a natural inclination for leadership and an instilled belief that the potential for greatness is within every single person, it was only a matter of time until Daniel started coaching others. He took on his first athletes in 2015 to help them get ready for their upcoming bodybuilding competitions and after their early success, his roster started building momentum. This momentum has been steadily gaining as his athletes consistently set the standard for excellence at every show they take place.

Daniel has a love for developing the mind in equal proportion with the body and believes that is it the ultimate responsibility for each individual to work on realizing their true potential. It is one of the great joys of his life to helping guide an athlete to become more than they ever thought possible.   

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Expectations of the Athlete

• Effort: Consistently give all of your efforts into executing the plan in front of you. Know that as long as you are willing to stay out of your comfort zone and push yourself to get better, it is not IF you achieve your goals, but WHEN. 
• Clear and open communication: In order for this team to be successful, it must be a priority for both coach and client to be transparent and communicate effectively.
• Stay coachable: Remain open to receiving feedback and constructive criticism. The truth is not always fun to hear, but when you receive it with a mindset focused on growth, it will empower you to keep leveling up. 
• Remain Accountable: Show up on time with each and every one of your check-ins. In order to receive your feedback and any necessary adjustments in a timely manner, you must first act as a professional and make this a priority.
• Trust and Patience: Nothing worth having will come quick or easy. The greater the goal, the greater the work. Know that your coach will always be working towards helping you accomplish your mission while acting with your best interests in mind.  

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Expectations of the coach

• From the moment you officially begin working with Daniel, he is fully committed to your success. The opportunity to help guide someone into becoming the best version of themselves is not something that he takes lightly. 
• Expect to be pushed. Growth does not take place in your comfort zone. Whether it is recognition for your hard work paying off, or the verbal kick in the ass necessary to do better, Daniel will always keep it transparent and real with you.
• Maximum effort and responsiveness. Daniel will always give you all of his focus and effort when working together. You will receive diligent feedback in a timely manner. 

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What to expect from coaching with Daniel 

• In depth nutritional guidance for both lifestyle and competitive bodybuilders. 
• Specifically assigned macros with approved food sources. The list of food sources will often continue to adapt as it becomes clear which foods you digest most effectively and which ones support your highest level of performance. 
• Resistance training programming for all levels of athletes. From new lifters, to experienced professionals, Daniel will provide training protocols unique to each and intentionally designed to optimize your progress. 
• Cardio protocols best suited to your current goals. 
• Guidance on supplementation to maximize your health and performance. This will continue to evolve to fit your needs and goals.
• Weekly to Biweekly check-ins. Here you will provide progress pictures as well as detailed information regarding your biofeedback so that Daniel can make any necessary adjustments to keep you on track. These check-ins will change in frequency based on your current status and objective.
• Expect Results. The greatest program in the world is still ineffective if the appropriate amount of effort is not instilled. Ultimately whether or not you get to where you want to be comes down to how hard you are willing to work. Daniel will be the compass and continually guide you in the right direction but can not make you take action. Give this everything you’ve got, each and every day and you will make phenomenal change.