ABOUT COACH CAYDEN

MY STORY

I grew up playing sports and competing. Sports were my world, and with them came a love for the pursuit of being better every day. But they also came with their own challenges. Constant injuries kept me on the sidelines — and poor coaching, both on the field and in the weight room, made it worse.

It was my second high school strength coach who changed everything. He helped me find my footing again and, in doing so, showed me what great coaching could do for a person. I found comfort in the gym. I found purpose in the process. And I made a decision: I was going to provide the quality of coaching I wish I'd had from the start.

I began personal training right out of high school while pursuing my Bachelor's in Exercise Science at the University of Cincinnati. From there, I worked across a range of gyms and settings — coaching pro athletes looking to elevate their performance and everyday people working to manage their health and move better. I began teaching undergraduate students at the university and continued pushing my own development, pursuing my Master's in Sport and Exercise Science.

Through all of it, my mission has only grown. Today, it extends beyond clients to coaches — because developing people who develop people is how the impact multiplies.

MY MISSION

My life's mission is simple, even if it isn't easy: to aid and inspire others to become the strongest, healthiest, and most noble version of themselves. Everything I do — every program I write, every session I coach, every conversation I have — is in service of that mission.

MY PHILOSOPHY

I don't coach for arbitrary numbers or abstract concepts. I coach for personal development. Every rep, every workout, every day is a chance to become better than we used to be — in and out of the gym. Fitness is the vehicle. Who you become through the process is the destination. It will only ever be You versus You.

BEYOND THE GYM

I believe in helping others find the ideals they want to live by. For me, those pillars are courage, compassion, and honor — values that shape how I coach, how I lead, and how I try to show up every day.

And if you want to know the person behind the coach: I'm a proud nerd. Baseball, football, and MMA have my heart in the sports world. Outside of that, you'll find me deep in anime, comic books, sci-fi, or fantasy.

The same passion I bring to competition, I bring to everything I love — and coaching is no different.

Master of Science in Exercise and Sport Science

Earned from the University of Cincinnati, this graduate degree demonstrates an in-depth understanding of human

performance, research and advancements in exercise and sport science, sports nutrition, exercise physiology, and more.

Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science

Earned from the University of Cincinnati, this undergraduate degree demonstrates extensive knowledge of anatomy,

kinesiology, exercise physiology, exercise testing and prescription, fitness program administration, and more.

Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)

Earned from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), this certification represents an elite understanding of evidence-based

sports performance training and a professional qualification to work with athletes, tactical professionals, and performance focused clients.

Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)

Earned from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), this certification represents a foundational understanding exercise science

and a professional qualification to work with general fitness, athletic performance, weight-loss, and wellness or behavior change clients.

Certificate of Sport Coaching

Earned from the University of Cincinnati, this undergraduate certificate demonstrates a foundational understanding of coaching

theories, philosophy, and application, providing the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively organize and lead sports programs.

WHO I WORK WITH

ATHLETES

Looking to improve performance, prevent injuries, and dominate their sport.

BUSY PROFESSIONALS

Who want effective training and guidance that fits their demanding lifestyles.

FIRST-TIME LIFTERS

Who want structure, education, and confidence in the gym.

COACHES

Who want to level up their knowledge, coaching, and business.

ANYONE READY TO PUT IN THE WORK

If you're committed to growing, I'm here to help you do it.

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