It's amazing to look back to my early days of training athletes from my garage compared to today. The BIG shocker is how much knowledge I've gained since 2002 when I REALLY began my journey as a Strength Coach. Back then, it was ALL about winning. How can I help this athlete get a D1 Football scholarship? How can I help this wrestler win a state title? Until I began paying closer attention to the deeper details such as..... … [Read more...]
Zach’s 42nd Birthday Sale Starts NOW
Well, that went FAST. Today I am 42. There will be no celebrations or big parties on my end. Honestly, the past few years I have moved into being more quiet with a lot of things and my hard headed attitude of "EARN IT" makes me stray from parties and such. Today is my birthday and also, it's the 5 year anniversary of when I met with the land lord and began signing papers for the Manasquan Underground Strength Gym. This week I will announce a variety of sales and to kick it off, … [Read more...]
The 4 BIGGEST Mistakes Coaches & Athletic Directors Make In Schools
I taught in the public schools for 11 years. I coached Wrestling at the middle school level and volunteered at the high school level. Back when I taught and Coached, the kids worked hard, there were NO 2 ways about it. The expectations were high and if you skipped practice, misbehaved in school or weren't putting in ALL your efforts you didn't compete. I don't recall parents complaining to me in Coaching but I DO recall my colleagues at the middle school complaining about me because I wasn't … [Read more...]
3 Reasons To Train Like A SAVAGE
Men need to train like uncontrolled savages & stop being so damn pretty when it comes to training & workouts. Start doing this at least SOME of the time. Not all of the time, but 1 x week, make it happen. Intense, Uncomfortable, Tough Workouts are GREAT for the mind AND body. The body is always capable of more, but through those perfect workouts that follow the perfect program design system and the best sets and reps, you NEVER truly develop your Inner Savage. I love telling the … [Read more...]
STRONG Life 62: Former Navy SEAL, Andy Stumpf: Man On A Mission!
STRONG Life Podcast Ep. 62 takes a unique insight into the mindset of former Navy SEAL, Andy Stumpf. My words can't do justice to the power behind what we share inside this podcast. This episode chokes me up because of the moments in my life that have been affected through my friendship with a few Navy SEALs. The pivotal and life changing role that a few SEALs have played in my life have been powerful to say the least, From pulling me out of deep depression to mentors who taught me how to … [Read more...]
Do You Even Train HARD, Bro!?!?
Do you even sweat, bro? I will train HARD with anything. I don't care if it's at my gym, a globo gym or a hotel gym. Last Friday I was speaking at Ryan Lee's Freedym Event. I was pretty tired but I KNEW that if I could crush a morning training session inside the posh hotel gym, I would end up crushing my presentation that afternoon. There is a sense of power and strength one feels when they do the thing that could have been skipped with some poor, lame excuse. I didn't care what was in the … [Read more...]
Warrior Training & Defeating Mr. Resistance
Above, new art work at The Underground Strength Gym.... The day before I had a good workout. Not a Great workout, just good. Good is the death of Greatness, don't forget that. I was motivated to crush today's training and needed some heavy weights and to feel some pain. I call this a Warrior Workout. In this Video I explain how I went through this Warrior Workout, how I changed my mindset and how I overcame and punched Mr. Resistance in the face...... … [Read more...]
Underground Strength Gym Manasquan Internship
Underground Strength Gym Manasquan Internship I'll be choosing 1 or 2 Interns for our Manasquan Location. This is a 90 day internship with NO payment. BIG opportunities will come AFTER your internship is completed. If none of the videos show passion bleeding out of your eyes and ears then I will continue looking for the RIGHT Coach to intern here. Deadline to Submit Your Video: Sunday Night, April 14th If you are a finalist in the videos chosen, you will then come to Manasquan for an in … [Read more...]