On or Off the Field

Several years ago, a client challenged me to get him in shape for a high school reunion that would take place within 3 months. We discussed his training goals to lose weight and tone his muscles. I then asked, "When you reach your goal and show off to your high school friends, what's next?" Awkward silence followed.

My message to him was that beyond getting fit for a specific social event, his goal should be training for lifelong health and wellness.


At the end of my professional Track and Field career, I had to ask myself, what's next? What would motivate me to stay active after retiring? My choice was to continue to train as if I was still competing. To this day I do sprints, lifts and power exercises as if I have an upcoming meet---although I may not be as fast or can jump as high as I did before!

As officials you train hard in preparation for a successful season of officiating at all your scheduled games, making the right calls and maintaining your health. As we near the opening of the football season, you might be pondering the question of when (or if!) the season will begin. With the current uncertainty, what is keeping you motivated to continue your training? 

As your virtual trainer, my primary job is to work with you on health and wellness, with career-related officiating training secondary. Stay motivated by your training, thinking beyond the upcoming season and even beyond the end of your officiating career. You can hang up your whistle but never hang up the the training gear. Your body will thank you.

GameReady for life.