Cultivating high-impact performance for boys and men with principled leadership, ethical discipline, and strength.
Who is this for?
Leaders, professionals, educators, and parents
Athletes and coaches
Boys and men
What is the value proposition?
Everything here is dedicated to the cultivation of high-impact performance and growing stronger.
(Principled Leadership + Ethical Discipline) x Strength = High-Impact Performance
Nick’s Credentials
If you want to learn more about me, there’s somewhat of a paper trail on LinkedIn and my website, GoodMenders. To my readers who haven’t grown tired of me yet, I am forever grateful for your support, attention, and camaraderie.
Teacher
With 15+ years of experience in education, leadership, and youth development, I move from theory to practice to results.
Athlete
As an NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist® (CSCS)—demonstrating advanced knowledge, skills, and abilities in exercise science, sport psychology, nutrition, exercise technique, program design, organization and administration, and testing and evaluation—former collegiate player, and longtime coach and fitness enthusiast, I understand the physical and mental demands of peak performance.
Practitioner
As a Zen practitioner and committed student, I believe in the beginner’s mindset—always learning.
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