I was just thirteen when my fitness journey began. Back then, I had one big dream—I wanted to play baseball, to earn a spot on the high school team. I idolized Ted Williams, the baseball legend. I read that he did 100 push-ups every day using a stool, and I thought, Why can’t I do that too?
So I started doing push-ups, and I pushed myself hard. My arms burned, my muscles felt heavy, but I kept going. I didn’t just want to play baseball; I wanted to be strong enough to excel at it.
Not long after, I got my first gym membership at the YMCA. I still remember walking into that big, bright space filled with weights and equipment. It felt like stepping into a whole new world. I didn’t just learn to lift weights; I learned to enjoy it. There was something deeply satisfying about the progress, about feeling myself grow stronger every day. I poured everything I had into it.
Eventually, all that effort paid off. I made the high school baseball team, and I couldn’t have been prouder. But I didn’t stop there—I practiced relentlessly, determined to keep improving. My hard work earned me a spot playing in college, where I not only sharpened my skills but also discovered an entirely new passion: strength and conditioning. It wasn’t long before I stumbled into the world of bodybuilding, and I fell in love with it.
As I grew stronger, people started noticing. They came to me for advice, asking how they could get in shape or improve their own fitness. Helping them brought me immense joy. Sharing what I’d learned felt natural, and it deepened my appreciation for the journey I was on.
Over the years, I stayed committed to fitness. I kept lifting weights and playing sports. Basketball, baseball, soccer—you name it, I was out there competing, often against teens and twenty-somethings. I didn’t just keep up with them; I thrived. It became a point of pride for me, proving that age was just a number if you stayed active and dedicated.
Now, I’m nearing fifty, but I feel as energized as ever. Fitness is still at the heart of my life. Over the years, I’ve earned ten fitness certifications and built a coaching company called Win Your Day Now. It’s more than a business—it’s a mission. I’m a husband and father of two athletic boys, and staying active with my family is one of my greatest joys. Watching my sons embrace sports and fitness, just as I did at their age, is like coming full circle.
Looking back, it all started with a simple dream: to play baseball. That dream ignited a passion that has shaped my entire life. Fitness isn’t just something I do; it’s who I am. It’s the foundation of my strength, my confidence, and my ability to inspire others. Every moment of this journey, from those first push-ups to coaching clients today, has been worth it. And I’m just as excited about the future as I was as that thirteen-year-old kid dreaming big.
