DEUCE – Development for All

August 3, 2020 | By

Hey, DEUCE Fam! Given the fact that this is my first time writing for the blog, allow me to introduce myself. My name is Vinny and I’ve been enrolled as a student in Coach’s Prep for a little while now. During this time, I’ve had the opportunity to attend classes and participate in specialty courses at all three DEUCE locations, and also coach some B&E 202 and a few GPP classes here and there.

Despite the fact that I’ve been coaching movement and fitness for the better part of the last decade, and while much of the curriculum and activity at DEUCE is centered around physical performance, what I’ve learned is that this community and what it delivers goes far beyond fitness. From GPP to Strongman to Nutrition to Breath & Exposure, it’s all about deliberate continuous development through open-minded learning, accountability, skill-development and feedback. Before I even knew it, this is what drew me to DEUCE Gym in the first place. 

Coach’s Prep has been the pinnacle of this effort both for myself and all the other DEUCE coaches who have come through the program. Initially, my intention in joining was to hone my skills and expand my coaching practice. It has not only allowed me to do that, but it’s also given me the foundation and framework for lifelong personal leadership and development beyond coaching.

If you’re looking to pursue your peak expression at the next level, and potentially help others do the same as a coach and leader in the DEUCE community, Coach’s Prep might just be the next specialty course for you. With that said, I’m excited to continue my journey as a coach at DEUCE, and I look forward to evolving alongside all of you. See you in the yard!

8/3/20 WOD

DEUCE ATHLETICS GPP

[Meet at Anderson Park]

DEUCE BACKLOT GPP

[Meet at Pan Pacific Park]

DEUCE GARAGE GPP

Find a 1RM Front Squat..

Then, complete 2 rounds for improving score of:
2:00 Max Cal Row/Bike (Nasal Only)
-Rest 1 Min-

-Rest 3 Min-

Then, complete 2 rounds for improving score of:
2:00 Max Cal Row/Bike (Nasal In/ Mouth Out)
-Rest 1 Min-

-Rest 3 Min-

Then, complete 2 rounds for improving score of:
2:00 Max Cal Row/Bike (Mouth In/ Mouth Out)
-Rest 1 Min-

**Athletes receive 9 scores

Originally from New York, Vinny graduated from the the United States Air Force Academy in 2006 with a degree in biology. While serving on active duty overseas, he began coaching fitness as a physical training leader and continued as a part-time CrossFit coach before pursuing a full-time career in strength and conditioning upon separating from the military in 2011. Since then, he has honed his craft and expanded his coaching practice with an open-minded approach to learning, driven by curiosity and accountability. A lifelong athlete, he has competed in various sports including soccer, basketball, swimming, volleyball, track and field, weightlifting, powerlifting, functional fitness, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He also has a deep-rooted passion for the outdoors, exploring the backcountry, mountaineering, canyoneering, camping and getting in/on the water whenever he can. Vinny has experience coaching in both group and individual settings, remotely and on-site, with a variety of goals ranging from general physical preparedness to high-level sport performance. His diverse approach incorporates physical and mental training, nutrition, lifestyle development, breath work, mobility, and recovery methods for a balanced program based on each individual’s needs. As a student of life and sport, Vinny is always eager to learn and apply new knowledge and experience to optimize his own performance and that of his athletes. He is passionate about development on all levels, encouraging his students to continually explore the edges of their current abilities, while challenging them appropriately to expand their peak potential.