Founder & Strength Coach
I became a coach because strength training changed my life.
It gave me confidence, discipline, resilience, and the belief that I was capable of more. Over time, that personal pursuit became something bigger: a desire to help other people discover what they are capable of too.
For more than 15 years, I have coached clients across a wide range of ages, backgrounds, and experience levels—from working professionals and retirees to beginners and competitive athletes. Many of my clients have stayed with me for years because the goal has never been to simply put them through workouts. The goal is to understand the person in front of me and build a training approach that supports the life they want to live.
My coaching is grounded in sound principles, thoughtful progression, and attention to detail. Every program is shaped around the client’s current abilities, goals, training history, and individual needs. Whether someone is training privately or in a small semi-private setting, they receive intentional coaching, clear instruction, and a plan designed to help them become stronger, more confident, and more capable.
My own athletic background includes Soccer, powerlifting, Olympic weightlifting, boxing, Muay Thai, running, triathlon, and general strength development. Those experiences have taught me that meaningful progress does not come from chasing trends. It comes from consistency, patience, intelligent training, and a willingness to keep refining.
I believe strength is more than what you can lift.
It is the freedom to travel, perform, recover, remain independent, and meet life with confidence.
That is the standard I bring to every client and every session.
Qualifications
- 15+ years of coaching experience
- American College of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer
- Strength and Conditioning Specialist
- Sports Nutrition and Performance Specialist
- USA Weightlifting Certified
- TRX Certified
Beyond the Gym
Outside of coaching, Jonathan continues to explore his own potential through strength training, Muay Thai, running, and endurance events. He is also a WSET Level 3 wine professional with a deep appreciation for travel, hospitality, and craftsmanship—interests that continue to shape his approach to coaching and the experience he is building at Tensile Strength.