What is up everyone I’m your host coach joe strong here to bring you another great episode of the business of strength podcast. Where you can hear the interviews, tips, and tools to turn your passion for strength into a profession you love.

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Today my guest is my good friend and fellow gym owner TJ Lopez.

TJ owns AMP Athletic Movement Protocol I Syosset NY. He was CC Sabathia’s Personal Trainer for nearly a decade and has worked with numerous pro athletes.

He now runs a top-notch facility that caters to both athletes and adult fitness. Like most in the industry the past year has been tough, but AMP is poised for a big 2021.

TJ shares a TON of gems here from what it takes to be a great coach, to what he looks for other than Xs & Ox when hiring, all the way to some of the lessons we admittingly took too long to learn

TJ is a STAR in the industry and is one of the sharpest dudes I know.

You’ll want to listen up and have a pen ready for this one.

Here some of the topics we discussed:

TJ’s education and what he believes is a great foundation for young coaches in the industry
There’s more to being a great coach than Xs and Os
The tough transition from technician (coach) to taxation (businessman)
What he looks for in a coach
The head coaching role at AMP
Creating a base training system
WAY MORE!

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The Business Of Strength PodcastBy Business Of StrengthApr 03, 2020