Jason H
I have had the privilege of working with Mike as my one-on-one performance coach, and I can confidently say that he has made a significant impact on my life. Mike's expertise, dedication, and genuine care for his clients set him apart as an exceptional coach.
From our very first session, Mike took the time to understand my goals, challenges, and aspirations. He listened attentively and provided valuable insights tailored to my specific needs. His ability to ask thought-provoking questions helped me gain clarity and uncover hidden potential within myself.
Mike's coaching style is both inspiring and motivating. He knows how to push you outside your comfort zone while providing unwavering support along the way. His positive energy and enthusiasm are contagious, making each session an enjoyable and empowering experience.
What truly impressed me about Mike was his deep understanding of the intricacies of personal and professional growth. He helped me identify and overcome self-limiting beliefs that were holding me back, and his strategies for setting achievable goals were instrumental in my progress. With his guidance, I gained a newfound confidence in my abilities and a clearer vision of what I want to achieve.
In addition to his coaching expertise, Mike has a wealth of knowledge and resources that he readily shares. He introduced me to various tools, exercises, and recommended reading materials that have enhanced my personal development journey.
If you're looking for a men's performance coach who is passionate, supportive, and dedicated to helping you achieve your goals, I wholeheartedly recommend Mike. His guidance has been transformative for me, and I am grateful for the positive impact he has had on my life.
Jake F
I’m 31. I’ve worked in finance for over a decade. I’ve questioned the “value prop” of life / performance coaching for as long as I can remember. I took a chance with Mike’s coaching because it seemed different than the others I’d glanced at. Different in the sense that it was less flashy, less cookie-cutter, less-“here’s the 10 steps”. I was interested in finding ways to think bigger and Mike’s background and program intrigued me...
It was quite possibly the best and luckiest decision I have ever made. As cliche as it may sound, Mike unequivocally changed my life for the better.
He listened. He taught. He ENABLED. Mike’s coaching isn’t aimed toward repeat business; his patient persistence throughout the program allows you to build practices and habits that you can use for the rest of your life. None of it is necessarily rocket science, Mike just does an unbelievable job making things “click.”
I could not be more excited to recommend Mike’s coaching. Recommending him is like giving someone a gift you know they’re going to absolutely love when they open it.
Last, but not least, thank you, Mike. And, thank you universe for the unexpected run in with someone so special.
Jordan D
I very quickly developed a deep love and respect for Mike and the work he does. It's been inspiring, motivating, validating, empowering, everything I want in a performance coach. It's one of the best investments I've ever made in myself. His ability to simplify and offer clear actionable steps is so incredibly refreshing. I'm often finding myself digging out the tools and referencing notes from our conversations. He's just a straight up amazing radient human that I'm honored to have connected with.
I highly recommend working with Mike. He truly is a great coach, who listens attentively, asks insightful questions to help you find reflect on life, doesn't give you the answers but helps you find them within yourself and sets you up with tools to help take ownership of your life.
As someone who was very hesitant to join the mens group, or get any coaching help at all, I can now honestly say I am a better man for it. Mike helped me to begin the path to being intentional with my time and my actions, own them and become the man I want to be.
Jack M
Dillon (Colorado)
Dear Mike,
From the moment I reached out to you for training you had my back. Every time we talk or I share something uncomfortable, you always, every time, show up for me. I have seen and talked to mental health practitioners and none of them, none, could come even close to the sense of safety and trust I have with you.
You patiently opened up doors for me and allowed me, on my own terms to walk through them. I never felt pushed, obligated, or cornered into making decisions. You supported me being me, me thinking for me. To me the tool of eliminating ‘shoulds’ was the golden tool that tipped the scales and allowed me to really think for myself. Free of the shoulds and with the trust you earned from me I was able to open up to you and we were able to dig in.
You helped me realize that my relationships were not in the state I wanted them to be in. In order to get to a place where I had what I want, the skill I needed to work on was communication. The lessons learned in communication from you are one of the most precious gifts I could have ever received in this life. I utilize them every day. I cannot begin to express the gratitude I have for the improvements in my communication with others.
Empowered with solid, honest communication:
I revitalized my relationship with my parents, it’s honestly never been better and more fulfilling to have them back in my life.
I ended the relationship I had with my partner at the time in the most mature and honest way. It was very difficult, but there is no negative energy and we are still friends.
I ended some friendships that were draining me, doubled down on some of my other friendships and they are blossoming. I went on a 19 day road trip which would have scared the heck out of me but through communication with the group I was able to get what I wanted out of it, they were able to get what they wanted and it was incredible.
I am open to new people coming into my life and excited for it. With no shoulds, and the courage and confidence to communicate what I want it’s never been more exciting to interact with people.
Next up was the big, ‘I should stay at my job’ thought that had been plaguing me for years. This was tricky for me to express but you showed up and helped me figure it out nonetheless. Now I am on a four month sabbatical, I have time and space to continue investing in myself with a nice safety net. The opportunities in front of me are just that, exciting opportunities. No longer are they sad or hard things that may not work, they are exciting life adventures and I get to decide what happens. These mindset shifts to being excited and pumped about what I have the ability to do are another invaluable tool you passed along to me.
I feel like I could write forever about all the positive things I came away with from the coaching I received from you but two more things stick out above the others right now, gratitude and self love. You helped me develop a gratitude practice that has changed my perspective on life forever. I continue to actively work on it but the quote you passed to me, “if you can find gratitude in a shoe box, all you need to be happy is a shoe box.” As you would say, finding gratitude in the small things, that’s ninja stuff.
To cap it off my self love. Everything about our time, all of it contributed towards me loving myself more. We even dug deep into me working on my lover energy and that helped further my self love. I cried during the six hour meditation you sent me on because I realized I had stopped believing in myself for the past few years. Then I cried more because I knew I had started believing in myself again with your help.
I am a bit overwhelmed trying to convey everything you have done for me in words. I hope this serves as a starting point for you and others to understand how powerful your support can be.
You absolutely changed my life Mike.
I will always have the tools you gave me to continue the journey and live the adventure of my dreams.
Much love brotha.
Ryan F
Working with Mike was an extremely impactful, positive experience. Mike shared tools and concepts with me that I was never aware of and these tools really got me pointed in the best direction of my career, relationship, and life in general. I had someone on my side working my life.
I was able to get in better shape, even though I wasn't necessary looking for a fitness program, but I was more motivated to put myself first. Mike helped me look appreciate the simple things in life like cooking a great meal with great ingredients and making connections with people along the way.
I went from nothing on the calendar I was looking forward to a few months prior to meeting Mike to weekly bouldering, climbing the top of a mountain in WV, a guys ski trip booked, and my eyes opened to more opportunities in the future.
I wrapped up the year with my highest level of income but more importantly looking into what will really make me come alive in my career moving forward. I would definitely recommend working with Mike if you want to push yourself to the next level.
Logan R
"I've always been a very blessed and healthy man and never really thought I needed help, but I am beyond glad I was connected with Mike. I personally lacked a lot of satisfaction with life and especially with my career.
Mike has significantly changed my perspective on every situation I am presented with. This has made a profound difference in my happiness, motivation, and relationships. He helped me discover parts of me that I didn't even know were missing!
I feel reassured that everything I have learned from Mike I can continue to come back to over and over through the rest of my life and also be able to pass this knowledge on to everyone who is close to me. That type of power I feel is priceless."
Mat F
I was scared and nervous about reaching out to Mike. Asking for help wasn't something I have done growing up. Knowing Mike as a friend gave me greater confidence in trusting him but I felt more comfortable being vulnerable with him. 8 weeks ago I questioned how this would help me but at that time I couldn't see the light.
8 weeks later my family and friends say that I am a completely different person mentally. The way I speak and the word choices I use are very strong and they say, "I know what I want." I am able to apply tools Mike has taught me into different situations I deal with in life. I am still learning a lot about myself but these past 8 weeks have given me the confidence and control of my life I never had.
Doors of opportunity are opening up right in front of me. I am ok with having hard conversations and taking responsibility when I am wrong. I am not afraid of acknowledging how I feel or saying what I feel to others. He showed me how to take extreme ownership of my life and its given me my power back.
I am extremely grateful for Mike and what he has taught me. I can go on for days about how he helped me transform my life and mind. I am forever grateful for him and who he is as a person.
Ben S
Working with Mike has been transformational for me. From following Mike on instagram, I had known for some time that he is a special person. When I reached out for our intro call, I was in a way different place in my life. Mike was able to help me figure out the WHY for all of the aspects of my life that I wanted to change, and from there enact guiding principles that I can look to and act upon.
Each week, Mike helped me focus on a different goal. I found it extremely beneficial to approach different parts of my life in this way, as I was able to shift all of my energy towards enacting true change. Every call was something that I looked forward to, and each week I was able to be more open and vulnerable as well as trusting with Mike. When you allow yourself to be so transparent with someone, and see the grand scale of positive influence in your life, it not only gives you hope for the future but it is so powerful in the present moment.
I am so grateful for everything that Mike has helped me with, as the changes will not only be lasting, but my mindset has shifted and I now approach life differently than I did prior to working with Mike. I can't speak highly enough of a human being than to say that Mike is knowledgeable, wise, and able to really read each situation with clarity and help figure out what needs to happen even when the lines were blurry for myself. I am excited to carry forward after working with Mike, knowing how to utilize the new tools in my toolbox, as well as motivated to make him proud !
Jared
“My biggest takeaway from working with Mike was building a capacity for becoming more comfortable with the things I find uncomfortable, which have been directly limiting my ability to positively advance the relationships in my life, with myself, others and my career.
Additionally working with him helped me build and develop a toolkit for having more gratitude and for handling obstacles as they come up in a more healthy, successful way.”
Man, I don't even know where to begin. You told me what we were going to do would not be easy but it would be worth it. Damn right it was. Mike really asks you questions that get you thinking, maybe it would be things that you don't really want to think about because "you're not good enough", "you're not capable enough", or "you're not...". Truth is, every single one of us is capable of a lot more than we think of, Mike taught me that.
I was scared to juggle a lot of things in my life all at once because I thought I would burn out and not be able to give my all. I remember this phone call with Mike. He asked me "Why can't you do all these things?", I told him that I didn't know. Then he made me think for a solid minute or two and asked "well, do you want to?". The word 'want' plays a crucial role in my life now. Why? Because Mike showed me that I get to live the life I want. I have a choice with everything, we all do. He took something that society has made so complex and really made it simple. Obviously, it won't be simple right from the start, but you start to realize as you go.
I reached out to Mike wanting to be a more confident athlete, I am so happy that didn't happen. I am not just a confident athlete, I am a confident person. Mike has given me 'tools' to add to my tool box so that whenever I deal with another 'hurdle' I know how to take a step back, recalibrate and get after it.
- Fred
Mike is an amazing human! I wholeheartedly recommend coaching with him if you truly desire to 'level up' your life and secure a better future for yourself and those around you. His approach has a way of reaching deep within and challenging key aspects that can only be discovered once you've gone through the process. Mike's words will jumpstart a journey for the best version of you; however, you'll also need be open to making changes and be disciplined with the work required to get there. The person you will be tomorrow needs the person you are today to say YES to coaching!
Kevin
I found coaching with Mike to be highly valuable. What struck me most was that the wisdom he brings to each session allows him to meet you wherever you are and to guide and support you in your journey to analyze your life and make concrete changes for the better. His sincere belief in you is inspiring and liberating, giving you the confidence to take action and pursue your dreams. Couldn’t recommend coaching more. Thank you, Mike!
S.A.
Cheryl (New York/ LA)
I have been working with Mike in 5 different cities and an online MAST program with videos and feedback to fill in the time gaps between meet ups. The physical and mental benefits and changes in my life and body have been transformative – just ask my family.
Mike is not just a trainer saying – ten more reps please. A workout with Mike is never the same twice. Lots of variety. He has trained himself in multiple disciplines from sports to weight training to yoga and functional movement. He has a very special skill in being able to understand the physical goals a client is trying to reach; how to build their strength and abilities to perform those moves while giving them performance “wins” along the way that continue to motivate and inspire them. He never told me I didn’t have the strength to do something but got me really excited about the next step I COULD do and added a challenge to carry me to the next level. It’s only now years later that I can really appreciate the skill with which he did that. His patience is exceptional and it always meant a lot to me when I’d reach a new plateau and win a smile for working hard. This is all to say that I have been on a 5 year roll constantly building momentum and working hard because Mike has made sure that I understand the types of strength I need to build to reach the next level.
I came to Mike as a grandmother with one grandchild and within 5 years there are now 7 grandchildren. Some of my goals were to be able to lift a 45 pound grandchild and superman fly him in the air; another to swing them like kettle bells; to be able to get up off the floor without using my hands if I was carrying a toddler and lastly since I never went to camp, to learn how to throw and catch a ball. Mike introduced me to the world of functional movement that is so much fun and I can now do all those things and more.
A few years ago I decided to turn a love of sailing into racing competitively. Training with Mike and working on core, focus and strength has led to better balance on the boat and a greater ability to handle the rope lines in heavy winds and how to stay “in the game” until the end of a series of races. He has made things possible I never knew I could do.
Mike has taught me how to focus; how to stay focused for longer periods of time and use that focus throughout my daily life. It has enabled me to hike to Machu Picchu in Peru; climb to the Tigers Nest Monastery in Bhutan at an elevation of 10,000 feet and bike around Scandinavia, to do crow pose and headstands. Physical training has helped to relieve the stress and tension of my mom dying and a chaotic shift in my life which suddenly had me no longer grounded to a place but traveling 40 % of the time and living in 4 cities.
The mental benefits of working with Mike have continued to expand. Mike doesn’t just build muscles. He builds the whole person. He wanted me to understand that fear could be conquered and how to overcome fears - fear of being upside down, fear of holding my own body weight without falling. I can now go upside down for longer and longer periods of time – and love it and want more and more.
Another mental benefit of knowing Mike and MAST training, is joining Mike in his journey to make the world a better place. Mike is especially generous in being willing to put himself and his thoughts out there. But rather than paraphrase Mike, I urge you to read his inspirational posts and guiding thoughts, particularly on holistic wellness. Mike has become more than a trainer to me - he is a life coach as well. He challenges me and all who follow him to test ourselves personally, reconnect with nature and actually pay attention to our decision making process. I want my 5 grandsons to grow up in Mike’s world. I feel very privileged to be able to learn from him as he tries to make this world a better place for all people but especially boys and men – teaching them how to be in touch with themselves.
I’m excited about this journey – can I do a handstand and hold it for a minute before I turn 70 in 3 years? If anyone can get me there – Mike can.
Anna O
“I decided to work with Mike for performance coaching after meeting him and working with him for my photoshoot. He is very soft spoken, kind and caring so naturally it was easy for me to decide I wanted to work with him as my coach.
Right away he was giving me exercises to implement and holding me accountable for said exercises. He gently challenged me and pushed me out of my comfort zone.
You can tell he truly cares about his clients and helping people change their lives. Mike is incredibly smart and I’m very grateful for the time working with him and would recommend him to anyone looking to better themselves mentally or physically!
Thanks again Mike! Appreciate you “
Lisa F
Mike’s ability to blend a heart centered approach with concise questions is astounding. It’s as if he’s got night vision goggles and a steady supportive hand to delve into the emotional realm. In just two months of work together, some deep seeded beliefs and behaviors were unpacked, transformed and healed. Now I’m enjoying moving forward with more empowerment than I thought possible!
Sarah F
Mike gave me the most important thing any life coach can give anyone: permission. Permission to to have fun, to do self-care, and most importantly, permission to live the life that I WANT, not the life that I “should.”
His approach isn’t one size fits all. He didn’t give me some “10 top ideas for self care.” He uncovered and brought to light the things that were MY top things for self-care. He helped me remember what I truly love doing, and let go of what others might think. He has helped me feel free!
Mike helped me become self-aware without being self-conscious. I never felt like I needed to filter. He helped me see things in myself that I had never seen before. He helped me learn to love myself: that self-love and self-care is not selfish, but is necessary for me to selflessly love others, free of resentment. How to communicate with others, and not make assumptions about their feelings. He gave me a key to happiness that I lost long ago—FUN!
If you’re wondering if it’s the right time to go for it, the answer is YES! When I had a feeling to contact Mike, it was technically the worst time for me to do it. Some difficult circumstances that came up had me thinking I just needed to survive right now—not try and grow! But it felt right, and I am SO glad I acted on the feeling. I just MADE it work and signed up. It was one of the best decisions of my life!
Mike has given me the tools to handle anything. Now when challenges hit me I feel like Wonder Woman, blocking bullets with my bracelets!