Marysville, MI, USA
Head Coach of sdf_coaching
I’m a competitive powerlifter and coach dedicated to helping lifters reach their highest potential on and off the platform. With years of hands-on experience under the bar, I’ve built my own total to near 1,600 lbs at a bodyweight of 250lbs, with a 601lb squat, 419 lb bench, and 562 lb deadlift. Through sdf_coaching, I’ve worked with developing lifters with totals from 900lbs all the way to 1,700lbs+ . My coaching focuses on individualized programming, technical precision, and long-term progression. Whether the goal is stepping onto the platform for the first time or competing at a high level.
Ethan morrow - Client
After having an incredibly botched meet prep leading into a meet this June Stephen reached out and offered to help with correcting what I was working on and trying to salvage what I had done, we were able to get me back into my weight class and hit a solid total all things considered. Stephen has a wonderful attitude and energy on meet and I’m incredibly excited for the future working with him.
Aaron Johnson - Client
Stephen for the most part coaches powerlifters, but definitely not only powerlifters! Over the past 5 months, he has helped me lose over 90lbs. He makes the process insanely simple and if you do what he says, it’s difficult not to see results. Highly recommend getting in touch with him for any health journey you are on!
Aj Bahr - Client
The most flexible and understanding coach I’ve ever had. He is pure in his only care is growing you as a lifter and I’m so thankful for the progress I’ve already made with him.
Adrian Rico - Client
just started working with him after being unable to train for a 6 month period given being in basic and AIT, he’s helped me ease myself back into powerlifting and made it so simple to lift how i used to lift without also over exerting myself and keeping me grounded all at the same time, very open as to what he expects from us as athletes as well as being open to suggestions as to what workouts we favor versus dislike, overall a solid coach and even a better mentor!
Maria Medeiros - Client
Trying to balance being being a full-time nurse and powerlifter can be incredibly difficult but Stephen makes the process as streamlined as possible to allow to continue to maintain momentum in training regardless of the variables.
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