Coach’s philosophy is “If you always do what you always did, you will always get what you always got.”
Before dedicating his life to working in the field of addictions counseling Coach spent 9 years running Copeland’s Gym in Colorado Springs where he trained, recruited, and coached youth.
Prior to opening his own gym, he worked with Pikes Peak Boy’s and Girl’s Club as a mentor/coach, was the director of boxing and assisted in program fundraising.
In his younger years this five-time national champion spent 30 years, first competing and then coaching, in the US Olympic Program. He hit the ring with individuals such as Leon Spinks, Lennox Lewis and Mike Tyson.
After a career ending eye injury Coach switched his focus over to full-time coaching and mentoring of up-and-coming boxers.