High School Basketball Star and College Athlete Turned Fitness Coach

In this episode of Strength 101, Nick sits down with Coach Alex to dive into his journey from small-town farm life to the world of college athletics and group fitness. Alex shares stories from his days as a high school basketball standout including how he scored over 1,000 career points, and the shift that led him to compete in college track instead. From long hours in the field to intense workouts on the track, he talks about the values that shaped him, why he fell in love with coaching, and where he hopes to grow next. Whether you’re chasing your next goal or just getting started, this episode is packed with motivation, grit, and a whole lot of heart.https://www.strengthacademyrf.comConnect with us!➡︎ IG: / https://www.instagram.com/strengthacademyrf?igsh=MWlsOHZoaWM2NDdkbg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr➡︎ Tik Tok: / https://www.tiktok.com/@strength101podcast?_t=ZP-8uz54FwRds6&_r=1⚡️FREE CLASS: Sign up for a FREE class at our gym here: ➡︎ https://strengthacademy.pushpress.com/landing/plans/plan_3b8de81cc61fb7/login⚡️BODY COMPOSITION PROGRAM: Check out our body composition program here:➡︎ https://www.strengthacademy101.com⚡️OUR APP: Check out our app here:➡︎ https://coach.everfit.io/package/UA723379Build muscle and strength from your local or home gym with our flagship Iron Hour program or request a personalized program that fits your specific goals. Make exercise substitutions on the fly to match the equipment you have, send questions to your coach, and pop into the community forum to discuss your training with others doing the same workouts – all from your phone!Connect with Nick & Matraca on Social Media:➡︎ / https://www.instagram.com/nick__byom?igsh=cTdvZHdodWk3NGZx➡︎ / https://www.instagram.com/matracafit?igsh=MTVpNml5enpmYWVkZQ==#strengthacademy #justshowup #strength101podcast

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