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COACHES

Our coaching staff lives and breathes strength, speed, and conditioning. With backgrounds in competitive sports, nutrition, and high-level coaching, they bring experience and passion to training. From World's Strongest Man competitors to high school athletes to world record powerlifters and first-time lifters, our coaches at this know how to guide individuals to their next level.

Blake Hoffman, National Strongman Competitor, Owner of Strength Collective, Seasoned gym goer, over 20 years experience, powerlifting powerbuilding

Blake Hoffman

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Gym Owner, Coach, Pro Strongman

Paratrooper. Parachute Rigger. International level Strongman. With over 17 years of experience in the gym and athletics, He has dedicated his life to building strength, grit, and performance, both in and out of uniform. As a Shaw Classic Finalist and seasoned strongman, he’s trained and competed alongside some of the strongest athletes in the world, including those in the enhanced space.

From strength sports to general fitness, he’s got you covered, including dialing in your nutrition. Whether you need help fueling for competition, cutting weight, or just cleaning things up, he provides practical nutrition support tailored to your goals and lifestyle.

 

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Wesley Cravy

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Gym Owner, Coach, Athlete

Owner of West Coast Weightlifting, Wes has nearly two decades of coaching experience and has worked with hundreds of athletes both in person and virtually. He is a true coach in every sense. From competition prep and sport psychology to fundamental and advanced technique development, he is a master teacher. From youth and high school athletes to Olympic-level and masters competitors, Wes has the experience and ability to help athletes of all levels reach their goals.

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Brandon Patterson

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Powerlifting Head Coach, Athlete, World Record Holder

Brandon is Lead Coach of the +300-strong, international powerlifting team, ‘Dedicated by Design’ & World-Level competitor and Record Holder in his own right. Having coached athletes to National champions, record breakers and World status, Brandon not only walks the walk, but blazes the trail for others to follow.

 

With a detailed and comprehensive coaching philosophy, Brandon aims to leave no stone unturned in pursuit of his athletes’ goals.

 

Youth or Masters, first-timers or avid competitors; Brandon only asks one thing, “Be Dedicated”

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Emily Kloss

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Coach, Athlete, Nutrition

The happiest person you’ll ever meet! You can’t be in a bad mood when she’s around. Emily works one-on-one with clients to help them achieve their fitness goals. With well over a decade of experience in the fitness industry, she has the knowledge and expertise to help people of all skill levels. She is also highly experienced in helping clients dial in their micronutrients and macronutrients. Whatever your nutrition or fitness goals may be, you’re in great hands with Emily.

 

Shane Green, Strength Historian, World Class Strength Coach, WSM Worlds Strongest Man Coach, SCL Strongman Champion League Coach, Powerlifting Powerbuilding

Shane Green

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Coach, Athlete, Strength Historian

An internationally recognized strength coach and Owner of SGS Coaching. He’s coached athletes to the World’s Strongest Man, SCL victories, national titles, and state records in both powerlifting and strongman. Whether it’s someone preparing for their first contest or chasing the podium at the professional level, Shane’s coaching brings out the best in every athlete. With a foundation in the history of strength sports and a reputation for technical precision, his approach blends old-school grit with modern programming to help lifters perform at their peak.

 

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Darci Molina

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Athlete, Mobility & Body Work Specalist

Something hurting? Mobility becoming an issue? Do you actually want the problem fixed? Look no further. Darci is a true bodywork specialist. From head to toe, if you’ve been beat up from training, she can help. Whether it’s locked-up shoulders or limited ankle mobility, she has the knowledge and experience to get you feeling and moving better. Darci is also an Olympic level weightlifter whose totals rival those of world class athletes.

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Gregory Richardson

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Coach, Athlete, Everyone's Best Friend

 

Master's of Science Strength and Conditioning. Arnold MAS Wrestling Champion. 5+ Years coaching experience. D1 Athlete. Coach Gregory puts the Personal in personal training. He is loved by all. Focused on results Greg puts his heart and soul into his clients. No rep goes uncounted on his watch. From nutrition to strength training to getting back into shape, Greg has the knowledge and experience to help you meet all your goals.

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