Whole Team Eats Podcast

Growing up in Arizona, Justin was heavily involved with sports. During this time one thing in particular that Justin gravitated towards was training. At a certain point, Justin knew that training is what he was passionate about and made it his mission to do everything he could to launch his career in training. On the show we discuss how world-renowned trainer Charles Poliquin inspired Justin and how he used him as a mentor to model his training after. After spending years learning under other trainers, Justin took the opportunity to bet on himself and put his knowledge and training philosophies to the test. Built Better is quickly becoming a household name in the training industry.

Nem grew up in Winnipeg and found a passion for basketball early on. After moving to Hamilton Canada, he devoted a lot of his childhood to constantly work on training and finding ways to become a better basketball player and athlete. After Nem’s playing days came to an end, Nem refocused that same energy and passion that he had for playing basketball into training others. On the show we discuss, how Nem started by working in a corporate gym to educate himself before making the transition into opening up his own training facility. Nem has built up a training business that includes several collegiate and professional athletes. One of the most notable athletes that Nem trains is First Team All-NBA guard Shai- Gilgeous Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder. This relationship with Shai first started from an Instagram message, which shows his ambition and confidence in his training.

Growing up, it was all sports all the time for Ricky. Ricky describes how always having something to do in the competitive arena helpful his desire to take a deep dive into training to better understand his full potential. It was also helpful for Ricky to grow up with a dad who was a boxer and golden glove champion in Cleveland. On the show we discuss, Ricky career in the NFL and how injuries led him into training full time after this playing career. Ricky spent countless hours researching different styles of training, documenting his discoveries and breakthroughs. Once Ricky discovered GLS GOATA and connected with trainer Gary Scheffler, he knew it was the next step in training for himself and others. Ricky is now a co-owner of GLS GOATA and is determined to bring his findings in training to more than just athletes.

After moving from Detroit to Oakland as a kid, Jamal adjusted to the change by using athletics and training to form bonds with childhood friends. Some of these friends include NFL athletes Marshawn Lynch and Josh Johnson. Growing up in a single-parent household and watching his mom work from sun up to sun down set a foundation and instilled a work ethic and values for Jamal that would prove to be crucial as he started his training business. On the show, we discuss how Jamal began training at a local boys and girls club, and how the after-school and obesity programs helped him teach others. Jamal made several sacrifices for his training business and family early on even if it meant living in the gym and selling his car to help pay for rent. Jamal has scaled his business from a few athletes to over a hundred NFL athletes with NFL offseason and combine programs. Jamal’s goal is to help each client of his capitalize on their potential.

Growing up in Australia, Tim played lacrosse and developed a passion for sports and training. After receiving the opportunity to play in the United States Tim decided to make the move. It was after his playing career that he became a Physical Therapist at True sport where he would eventually meet Amanda Johansen. In the inaugural season of Athletes Unlimited, Amanda was working back from an injury, and it was during this time that Tim was able to help Amanda get back playing even faster than she had initially expected. On the show, we discuss the expansion of both True Sport and Athletes Unlimited. We dive into what effective communication looks like as both a physical Therapist and coach. Amanda talks about why she is passionate about supporting Morgan’s Message and why she is dedicating her season towards creating awareness for the organization and mental health in sports.