MEET YOUR COACHES
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Founder, Powerlifting Coach
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Doctor of Physical Therapy, Powerlifting Coach
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Powerlifting Coach, BS Mechanical Engineering
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Powerlifting Coach, BS Biochemisty and Molecular Biology
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Powerlifting Coach, BS Exercise Science (2024)
FAQ’s
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If there is one specific coach you would like to work with, please let us know in the questionnaire. Preferences will be highly considered, but not all requests can be accommodated.
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After the application is completed, one of our coaches will reach out and send you a questionnaire. A coach will be assigned to you based on your needs, and will schedule an evaluation with you.
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Your program will ensure that your training is as DECISION FREE as possible. Sets, reps, intensity, rest, etc will all be provided for you, and updated weekly. You will have the opportunity to report back difficulty, weight used (when applicable), add reflections for each week. After the completion of one week’s worth of programming, your coach will update for the following week depending on training performance, your next week’s schedule, and any other global variables. Please allow 24 hours for your coach after notifying them to update your training for the following week. All your training is 100% custom and catered towards you, your goals, and your current state of training.
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We believe that an open line of communication between coach and lifter is paramount in an athlete’s success, and is the determining factor between a good, and a great lifter. You will have access to your coach over text message and email at all times. Please allow 24 hours for your coach to respond, but we ensure your questions will be answered promptly. You may call your coach over the phone if previously arranged, or if there are any urgent questions (injury, unexpected circumstances). Our entire coaching staff collaborates on both athlete development and programming. In addition you will also have access to a group chat with all team’s our coaches and lifters.
Video / form reviews are available at any time - simply upload the video to your assigned video drop folder OR post it on your instagram training log (if applicable) labeled with the Week, Day, Exercise, Sets, Reps.
About
Alec
My passion for human performance began in high school. As a basketball player and multi-event track and field athlete, I wanted every edge I could get. After adopting a serious weight training regimen since the age of 15, I decided to shift my focus to powerlifting, where I went on to set multiple national records, including a 507 squat at 16 learning and training under world renowned powerlifting coach Josh Bryant.
My junior year of high school, I began coaching multiple lifters for free. I quickly recognized that I was good at what I did and decided to pursue a formal education in a relevant field - physical rehabilitation sciences.
Since then, I’ve garnered over 1000 hours of healthcare practice as a physical therapy aide in addition to my experience as an intern strength coach at numerous pro & collegiate strength and conditioning facilities.
Exposure to industry professionals, experience coaching 100+ lifters, combined with my passion to connect with like-minded individuals helped me build an online community and social media presence with almost 50,000 followers and 10M+ monthly viewers.
I’ve also had the pleasure to start and lead my university’s weight training community, which has allowed me to further connect with and reach other fellow lifters and coaches.
I plan on continuing my doctorate degree in physical therapy and pursuit of knowledge - pushing boundaries of what lifters like us, can achieve with evidence-based training.
Let’s get strong.
-Alec
About
Alan
While I’ve developed my love for athletics as a kid, my liking towards strength centric movements, specifically powerlifting, solidified during my junior year of undergrad after a flu-ridden first powerlifting meet. I’ve since then made it my goal to compete at the collegiate level. Although I may not be the most genetically gifted athlete or set national records, I’ve successfully manipulated training variables to suit my needs and achieved my goal of qualifying and competing at the 2022 Collegiate Nationals in the 67.5kg weight class.
My knowledge base of programming and coaching stems of years of learning from well-esteemed powerlifters, evidence-based research, personal experiences, and from mentoring friends and family. I am currently in my final year of my Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy at Boston University. I’ve successfully completed 2 rounds of clinical rotations where I had the chance to learn from former powerlifting coaches, rehab experts, and other industry professionals. This educational background allows me to integrate rehabilitation sciences with weight training to deliver a unique mix.
I have made it my goal to continue enriching myself with information and to utilize my understanding of evidence-based training, movement and pain science, as well as biomechanics to holistically coach all lifters regardless of gender, athletic background, and lifestyle towards their goals.
Let’s work.
-Alan
About
JASON
I'm Coach Portillo, but you can just call me Jason! I'm very excited to start working with you all and get to know you and your training better.
First, let me share a little bit about myself. I am currently an exercise science student at Rutgers University, on track to pursuing a Doctorate of Physical Therapy.
I have been involved in the fitness industry for over five years, the majority of which have been dedicated to powerlifting training.
I have worked with people of all ages and demographics, whether it was someone trying to lose weight, rehabbing from injury, or looking to improve athletic performance.
My passion for strength training has given me the opportunity to work in a variety of settings, including personal training, sports performance, and countless hours in a clinical setting. I believe each of them have been uniquely significant to my growth as a person, athlete, and most importantly. a coach.
Over the last few years, I've had the privilege of learning from powerlifting industry experts and veterans. Now, with the guidance and mentorship from coaches from our very own team, I'm excited to be taking the next step.
To me, coaching is more than just programming: It's my job to help you grow and mature not only as an athlete. but also as a person. I believe in working closely with my athletes to formulate a clear and concise plan that takes into account all aspects of their day to day life.
-Jason
About
Darath
My passion for weight training and powerlifting began at the age of 17. Since then, I have seen numerous 1st placings at regional meets, and achieved qualification multiple times for collegiate nationals in the 75kg and 82.5kg weight class. I have dedicated myself to staying up-to-date on the latest techniques and strategies for success. In addition to my own personal experiences, I have also learned from some of the most well-respected powerlifters in the industry, as well as through evidence-based research and educational courses.
As a powerlifting coach with over 6 years of experience in the sport, my passion for powerlifting extends beyond my own personal achievements. as I have also dedicated myself to mentoring and coaching others through my popular TikTok account, where I have amassed over 20,000 followers in just 6 months by sharing my knowledge and expertise with others.
In 2022, I graduated from the University of Massachusetts with a Biochemistry degree helping me develop a strong foundation in critical thinking and analytical skills. This allows me to approach powerlifting coaching in a systematic and logical manner, analyzing the specific needs and goals of each individual athlete. I use evidence-based research and techniques to create personalized training programs that are tailored to the unique strengths and weaknesses of each of my clients. Data is king.
My analytical mindset also allows me to continuously assess and evaluate the progress of my clients, making adjustments to their training as needed to ensure that they are consistently moving towards their goals. Whether you are a beginner looking to get started in powerlifting or an experienced athlete looking to take your performance to the next level, I am confident that my analytical approach will help you achieve success.
I am committed to continuing education in relevant fields in order to stay current on the best evidence-based training techniques so that in turn I can most effectively help you reach your full potential. If you are looking for a dedicated and experienced powerlifting coach, I am here to help you succeed.
-Darath
Katie is an incoming senior in Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University. She is president of Purdue Powerlifting and has been involved in the club for 2 years now.
She has competed in 6 meets, 4 being national level meets including Collegiate Nats, Bench Nats, and the Arnold. She’s also a newly official USAPL National Referee.
Katie is a USAPL Bench Pro, holds a T3 52kg American Bench Record, and was the 2023 USAPL Bench Nationals 52kg Champion.
She has had a long history of being a teacher in some form over the last 6 years in either violin lessons, cheerleading tumbling classes, math tutoring, or teaching physics labs at Purdue.
“Katie is very meticulous. She is clearly very passionate about powerlifting and coaching. I like that we share this keen attention to detail and passion and it's what I feel has made the most difference in my training so far - being able to pick out details others won't notice is something Katie is exceptional at.” - Lexi Ton (Client)
