Gratitude
I attribute my success and growth as a coach to certain moments in my life and I dedicate this page to key individuals that had that impact on me.
Jordan Lam – For being the genesis of my coaching career and opening the first doors that have launched my career.
Rachel Atemie – For ruthless positivity, unstoppable energy and saying the right things at the right time.
Mark Morrison – For mentoring me as an S&C coach, teaching me what it means to have an athlete centred approach and supporting me when I most needed.
Kaminh Lee – For friendship, brutally honest conversations and good times over Korean food.
Lawrence Farncombe, Pete Sparks, Jason Coultman, Henry Tosh – For opening doors to the international stage of powerlifting and showing me the philosophy of and excellence in game day coaching to which I still hold. Konichiwa, Pete.
Jordan B Peterson – For personal responsibility, ownership of fate and reminding me to pursue meaning.
Sabrina Shah – For being at the right place at the right time.
Jun Jie Ng – For friendship, showing me what benevolence looks like and pursuing excellence.
UCL Barbell Club, KCL Barbell Club and QMUL Barbell Club – For giving me the opportunity to grow and develop as a coach and opportunities to exercise leadership. For fun times and great adventures in the IPF University World Cup events.
Everyone I have ever coached – My career exists because you exist.
Liz, my wife – For being my greatest support, keeping me accountable and best friend.