Welcome to Your Coach's Coach. I am your host Coach Justin Blackwell. I am a NASM certified PT, a boxing coach, and father of 2. I have created this podcast in hopes that through these interviews, I can provide insight to how coaches, fitness professionals and enthusiasts alike on how successful coaches and trainers continue to navigate their world of sports and/or fitness. You will hear some really incredible journeys and really raw stories on this podcast. I hope you find it valuable, usef ...
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Fighting Body Image Issues: How Boxing Changed My Life
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Podcast Episode: Your Coach's Coach with Sylvia Nasser In this episode of Your Coach's Coach, we sit down with Sylvia Nasser, a remarkable serial entrepreneur who has made a significant impact on social media with her innovative boxing and fitness drills. Sylvia's journey into the fitness industry began unexpectedly when she transitioned from worki…
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Marathon De Sables: How Boxer & Coach Jeremiah Maestre Conquered 155 Miles in the Sahara
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Join us for a riveting episode featuring Jeremiah Maestre, a boxing coach and endurance athlete whose career has been inspired by the legendary Manny Pacquiao. With experiences at Rumble Boxing, Shadowbox, and Peloton, Jeremiah recently tackled the Marathon De Sables, sharing his insights on overcoming challenges and discovering one's potential. In…
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Champion’s Mindset: Lessons from Lloyd Ellet for the Everyday Man
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Welcome to Episode 10 of Your Coach's Coach! In this episode, we're joined by Lloyd Ellet, known as "Lightning Lloyd" on Instagram and the creator of The Fight Shape Project. Lloyd, a former professional boxer, turned his focus to coaching during the pandemic, offering boxing classes streamed from Spain amidst some of the strictest lockdown measure…
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Episode 9: Building Champions from the Playpen and beyond with Ilir Pali
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Welcome to another episode of Your Coach's Coach, where we delve into the innovative minds shaping today's parenting and business landscapes. Today, we're joined by the incredible Ilir Pali, a former professional soccer player whose career spanned across international fields, only to pivot into the world of entrepreneurship with a groundbreaking id…
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Olympic level coach & entrepreneur protecting women's space in sports - Cary Williams
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Welcome to an empowering episode of "Your Coach's Coach," featuring Cary Williams, the visionary founder of Tussle Gear, a leading fight-themed apparel brand for women. In this episode, Cary shares her journey from being an athlete to becoming a serial entrepreneur and an Olympic-level coach. Viewers will gain insights into the inspiration behind T…
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Hey everyone, It's been a couple of weeks and I wanted to update everyone on what the hold up has been. I also talk about a pretty interesting topic at the end of the podcast regarding our role as coaches and how it's more important than ever. We have new interviews coming soon.By Coach Justin Blackwell
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Taekwondo to Kickboxing: Champion Father-Son Duo Reveals Their Journey
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Welcome to Episode 7 of Your Coach's Coach! In this episode, we sit down with Jermaine Soto and his son Jermaine Soto Jr., both accomplished champions in the world of combat sports. Jermaine Soto, a former taekwondo practitioner turned Muay Thai champion, shares insights into his journey from traditional martial arts to the intense world of Muay Th…
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From Movement to Mentorship: Greg Dolbashian's Coaching Odyssey. Ep 6
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Welcome to Episode 6 of 'Your Coach Coach'! In this installment, we dive deep into the world of movement, fitness, and sports with native New Yorker Greg Dolbashian. Raised by artist parents, Greg's journey led him through the prestigious Alvin Ailey School before graduating cum laude from SUNY Purchase's dance conservatory. As the founder of The D…
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Boxing Out the Competition: Trained by Lany's Niche Fitness Approach
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Welcome to episode 5 of our podcast, where we explore the inspiring journey of Lany Herman, also known as 'Trained by Lany,' a driving force in the fitness and boxing community. From her roots as an exercise science major in Brisbane to running her own personal training business and competing in boxing exhibitions, Lany's story is a testament to en…
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Frank Gilfeather: From Scottish Amateur Champion to Social Media Sensation
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Step into the ring with us on Your Coach's Coach, where we explore the incredible journey of Frank Gilfeather. From his roots as a Scottish amateur champion to his viral fame at 78, Frank's story is one of grit and inspiration. Join us as we delve into his upbringing in the boxing world, his advocacy for youth boxing and nutrition, and his nationwi…
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Resilience in Motion: Coach Lo's Path from Guam Dancer to L.A. Fitness Professional
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Join us for an inspiring interview with Lauren Santos, also known as Coach Lo, as she shares her incredible journey from Guam to the fitness industry in Los Angeles. From overcoming childhood injuries to losing her mother to cancer while in college, Lauren's resilience shines through as she pursued her passion for dance and later found her calling …
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From Hard Hats to Hand Wraps: AJ's Journey to Coaching Success
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Step into the ring with Coach Adrian 'AJ' Perez on Episode 2 of our podcast, as he takes us on a journey from pounding nails as a construction worker on the streets of West LA to honing his skills alongside boxing legends. Discover how AJ's relentless dedication and social media prowess catapulted him into the spotlight in 2017, leading to a pivota…
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Fighting Against the Current: Shark Strong's Unstoppable Journey
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On today's episode we dive into the inspiring journey of Shark Strong Coaching. Hailing from Donetsk, Ukraine, he rose as a competitive swimmer until a rare heart condition threatened to derail his dreams. Against all odds, he secured a full scholarship to the United States, where a chance encounter with boxing during his college off-season transfo…
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