The coach behind COLESTRONG
Strength changed my life. Now it’s my job.
I’m Marcus Cole. Twelve years ago I was a burned-out office worker with a bad back. A barbell — and a patient coach — turned that around. I’ve spent every year since paying it forward.
How I coach
The ColeStrong method
01
Assess, don’t guess
We start with movement screening and an honest talk about your schedule. The program fits your life — not the other way around.
02
Progress slowly, win forever
Small weekly increases beat heroic efforts. My clients keep their results because we never rush the process.
03
Coach the person
Sleep, stress, and travel weeks matter more than any set-and-rep scheme. Check-ins cover all of it.
The résumé part
Credentials & milestones
2014
NSCA-CSCS certification · first clients at a local gym
2017
National-level powerlifting podium · Precision Nutrition L2
2020
Launched online coaching · 100th client milestone
2026
400+ clients coached · 96% six-month retention
Let’s build your practice
Pick a program or send me a message — either way, you’ll hear from me personally within a day.