Coach Tony
My journey started young—at 16—when I was diagnosed with leukemia and quite literally started from the bottom. During my treatment, I went through depression that I internalized. It affected not only my treatment but also my day-to-day relationships. I made poor choices—not just in how I treated those around me, but also in how I took care of my health. I was suffering from an eating disorder that only worsened my condition.
After a little over six years of treatment, two relapses, a bone marrow transplant, and a six-month terminal diagnosis, I decided to make a change that would completely alter the course of my life. I started small by cleaning up my diet and lifting weights as my foundation. The first thing I noticed was my depression fading away, and from that point on, I was hooked.
Through much trial and error and many hard days, six months after receiving my six-month prognosis, I was told I was cancer-free. The doctors said it was nothing short of a miracle.
To this day, I lift weights and consume as much knowledge as I can in the fitness space—through podcasts, audiobooks, and in-person conversations with others who share the same passion.
Today, my depression is gone. I live a happy, healthy life with my beautiful wife, who shares my passion—if not more—and that’s nothing short of a dream come true. My main goal now is to spread the knowledge I’ve gained and the passion I carry, and to make it infectious.
Certifications:
- I.S.S.A. Certified Personal Trainer
- Pain-Free Performance Specialist
