Prep Coach... opinions needed

**eds133** · 08-25-2014, 10:31 PM

Hey everyone,

I competed in 2012 and since then my career and family life has taken a front seat. After having some discussions with my girlfriend we both agreed that my life has the balance to where it would be able to handle another show in the future.

I was looking for any reviews you guys have on coaches you have worked with.. pros and cons, and any info you feel like you can give.

I would be looking for someone to hire for roughly a year plus a prep to get back into the groove of things.

Thanks guys.

**Triple-H_2005** · 08-26-2014, 12:06 AM

John Meadows...here's a thread I started after my first contest with him steering the ship. I think it was pretty detailed and should answer any questions that you might have about working with the MoutnainDog!

http://forums.rxmuscle.com/showthrea...nce&highlight=

**Hoss06** · 08-26-2014, 12:28 AM

There's quite a few, really.

Austin Stout (Data)
Kevin (Extreme One)
Shelby Starnes

Kevin is great and and is very personable, professional, timely, and comical.

Kevin is extremely effective at what he does and is knowledgable on a variety of aspects that couple this sport.

**Kaotic** · 08-26-2014, 12:56 AM

Originally Posted by eds133

Hey everyone,

I competed in 2012 and since then my career and family life has taken a front seat. After having some discussions with my girlfriend we both agreed that my life has the balance to where it would be able to handle another show in the future.

I was looking for any reviews you guys have on coaches you have worked with.. pros and cons, and any info you feel like you can give.

I would be looking for someone to hire for roughly a year plus a prep to get back into the groove of things.

Thanks guys.

Phil Provenzano, his site is http://www.teamprovo.com/. I worked with him before, have nothing but great things to say about him. He is also a RXmuscle forum member on here. Send him a PM and see how he can help you http://forums.rxmuscle.com/member.php?11640-Provo82, he gives awesome service and responds to you quickly. Also great prices as well!!! He will lay out an entire plan and give you his input on everything. He can help you with any goal you have, check him out.

**tammyp** · 08-26-2014, 05:49 AM

my top suggestions, George farah and Shelby starnes

**warthog** · 08-26-2014, 06:01 AM

Originally Posted by tammyp

my top suggestions, George farah and Shelby starnes

Are you not putting your name forward because of all the 'shite' that was being flung around the last time a thread like this was started ?

**The Solution** · 08-26-2014, 07:01 AM

Top Suggestions:

Jason Theobald
Shelby
John Meadows
Inov8 Elite Performance (Austin off the forums is a coach)
Layne Norton
Phil off the forums

QUALITY guys, and no cookie cutter approaches. Very knowledgable and will get you results given dedication and consistency.

**tammyp** · 08-26-2014, 08:15 AM

Originally Posted by warthog

Are you not putting your name forward because of all the 'shite' that was being flung around the last time a thread like this was started ?

not at all. mens prep is not my specialty. I don't know enough about mens supplementation.

**Granite-Dawg** · 08-26-2014, 09:36 AM

Hey brother,
I am currently using Jordan Coburn, and I am very pleased with him. He has helped me in ways that I can't explain. He takes time to explain why he is doing what he is doing, and asks me all the right questions along with positive reinforcement. Jordan comes Highly recommended from me!! You can look at my progress on my training log.

If you have any other questions please give me a shout.

Have a great day!!

**lksurf2** · 08-26-2014, 12:16 PM

I have only ever used Austin Stout (datas4) from Inov8 elite Performance. Very knowledgeable person and takes the time to explain any questions you have about diet or training. He is also personable and easy to work with!

I have seen others who have worked with John Meadows and look great too.

Same for Shelby Starnes.

The best thing I have seen from these 3 guys is you actually learn more about the WHY you do this and that for diet and training.

**The Prodigy** · 08-26-2014, 12:28 PM

Dave Palumbo! The man is a genius, honest, great communication and incredible advice.

**carrie ann simmons** · 08-26-2014, 12:57 PM

Originally Posted by The Prodigy

Dave Palumbo! The man is a genius, honest, great communication and incredible advice.

Agreed. I worked with Dave in the past. Dave is on top of things and thorough. He asnswers questions quickly. Even to this day (I worked with him in 06) I've emailed Dave a question about whatever and have ALWAYS gotten a super fast response.

**Extreme One** · 08-26-2014, 01:08 PM

Originally Posted by Hoss06

There's quite a few, really.

Austin Stout (Data)
Kevin (Extreme One)
Shelby Starnes

Kevin is great and and is very personable, professional, timely, and comical.

Kevin is extremely effective at what he does and is knowledgable on a variety of aspects that couple this sport.

Thanks for the love!

**Extreme One** · 08-26-2014, 01:10 PM

Eds133 - Feel free to pm me if you have any questions. Choosing a coach is a big decision and I will be happy to give you a lot of info about how I operate if you are interested. Good luck!