"I first met Ross when he was leading online discussions about Strength and Conditioning and Athletic Training during the Covid-19 Pandemic with a group called Coaches Collab. Listening to his theories and his outlook on strength & conditioning and core work was, to say the least, highly intriguing. When I found out about his site, I contacted him for consulting. The results in my own training came quickly! Ross does an excellent job of not only breaking down the weight rooms importance, but he also gives very in-depth and easy to follow reasonings for everything he walks you through. The weight room can be a challenging task to handle, but Ross does an excellent job of making sure that you understand the "why" as a coach, as well as how it will pertain to your specific sport. Using this programming for my student-athletes was a very rewarding move and I hope to continue to work with Ross in the future!"
Nate Scales
College Track and Field Coach
“I want to express my deepest thanks for the countless hours Ross spent working with our girls. It took a lot of perseverance working with the staff and team to schedule available times in our weight room where Ross provided valuable strength and conditioning coaching and injury prevention programming. When there were injuries (thankfully far fewer than there would have been without Ross’ services), Ross was able to handle anything that came his way promptly, professionally, and with up-front communication. The girls were comfortable going to Ross to receive treatment and to train in a weight room that now thrives with athletes that believe in what he has taught them. Ross created a lasting culture here at Troy and we are better for it.”
Aaron Dail
Head Girls Basketball Coach
Troy High School, Troy Idaho
“I started training with Ross two years ago when I began running post-collegiately. In college, I struggled with many back issues which had caused decreased mobility throughout my body. Now, two years later with Ross' assistance, I have increased my overall mobility which has helped me become a better and healthier athlete. Ross has worked with a variety of populations and his knowledge extends past just strength training, as he has coached and worked as an athletic trainer at all levels. Ross is the best!”
Sam Lewis
USATF Trail Half Marathon Champion
USA World Mountain Running Team Member
“Ross is an incredible teacher and a true guru when it comes to lifting technique and injury prevention! Before working with him, I had multiple strength deficiencies and nagging injuries that kept me from running consistently. After following his plan and learning proper technique, I was able to build strength and become a more efficient runner. These two areas helped me to train with the little interruption and was definitely instrumental in helping me to achieve several personal bests on the track.”
Emily Weber
Post-collegiate Track and Field Athlete
“Ross has been my strength coach and athletic trainer for the past three years. I credit him for teaching proper technique and prescribing appropriate training to prevent injury. I partnered with Ross in the Fall of 2018 and Spring of 2019 as I coached high school cross country and track and field teams. Ross served as our AT and S&C coach. He deserves much credit for our girls' runner-up finish at the XC State meet and for the multiple individual successes experienced throughout the Track and Field season. Ross is a great teacher who can wisely draw from his abundance of knowledge and experience. I am grateful to have the opportunity to work with an outstanding and effective professional who is an expert in his field.”
Nathan Stark
Post-collegiate Track and Field Athlete
Assistant Cross Country and Track and Field Coach
Troy High School, Troy Idaho
“The weight room program Ross developed has been a huge asset. Our overall strength has improved and our athletes are moving more fluidly. I suspect this correlates well with our reduction in competition preventing injuries. We are going to continue to utilize what Ross has taught us but will miss working with him directly. We hope he knows that he has left Troy in a better place than he found it and has made a permanent impact on the culture of athletics here.”
Ed Coulter
Head Track and Field Coach
Troy High School, Troy Idaho
“I started training one-on-one with Ross in the fall of 2017 and then moved away. However, I haven't stopped doing Kettlebells since! He introduced me to Kettlebells and I've been obsessed ever since. Amazing form and technique coach. He is also very knowledgeable when it comes to injuries and any sorts of aches and pains you might have. Plus he can "fix" them! Such a skilled person to have in your life.”
Holly Stanton
Former NCAA Division I Cross County and Track and Field Athlete
“As a coach, Ross changed my life. Ross trained our athletes to be strong, resilient, and healthy. Even though his position was of a medical nature, he was willing to put in extra time and work to create strength and conditioning programs for our student-athletes and mentor me as a new running coach on an invaluable level. Ross helped our cross country program become one of the top in the state of Idaho. Our student-athletes are stronger, healthier, and better people because of the work Ross put in at Troy.”
Tera Stoner
Head Cross Country Coach and Mother of 5 Student-Athletes
Troy High School, Troy Idaho
“One of the best programs Ross offered at Troy was the opportunity for our student-athletes to get into the weight room and put in work during both the season and off-season, particularly during the summer months. Our injury rates and time loss were almost non-existent over his two years at Troy. Ross has been an incredible asset to the Troy School District.”
Kelly Carlstrom
Boys Basketball Coach
Troy High School, Troy Idaho
“Ross has been a great resource for me, answering all my questions and really explaining all the details that go into what he does. I personally was able to trust his ideas and techniques in the weight room and on the sidelines as an Athletic Trainer because of his background and experience as both an athlete and coach. I was very often able to talk to Ross and pick his brain both during practice and outside of sports about how to properly train our student'-athletes.”
Steffen Gash
Assistant Boys Basketball Coach
Troy High School, Troy Idaho