Hello and thank you for taking interest in reading my blog!!! This will certainly be the lengthiest of blogs. And I'll be keeping them short and sweet (hopefully) after this because 99% of Americans suffer from W.A.D.D (Website Attention Deficit Disorder). With that in mind I've broken this particular blog up into 4 sections for those who only want to read what they are interested in. Human propensity and guilty.
Areas:
1. Blog Intentions/Purpose
2. Expectations/Disclaimers
3. The 411 on Me
4. The Thank You's
1. Blog Intentions/Purpose
The intentions of this blog are a way to provide general and accurate information that can help improve your lifestyle. As most are aware, there is an incredible amount of information out there that pertains to health and fitness from TV to the internet - and information is endless. There is good information and bad information and this blog will attempt to help educate.
Since entering the fitness industry, a lot of my friends have begun to ask me, "what do you think about this?" or "how do I accomplish this?" or "can you write me a program?" A lot of these people were close friends, family, or former teammates (most college athletes as well), which leads me to believe that (1) -they value and trust my opinion, (2) they desire to learn and (3) - I have a responsibility to those who I care about to provide truthful and effective information to help them. All of these challenges I enjoy and am blessed to have.
While training at a mainstream/corporate gym, I held up to 35 clients. I mean they just kept coming. And I didn't "pitch" anything for all of you who know what I am talking about. If I wanted to sell I'd sell Pharmaceutical Drugs and drive a BMW. So, what was I doing differently? People can clearly tell I truly cared about helping them.
With that said, this blog was created for a way for all those people in my network, from friends to past clients, to stay in touch with me and learn a thing or two.
My blog will contain a combination of the following:
Exercise tips, program help, and demonstrations.
Nutritional information and recipes - this guy can cook ; )
Myth and Buzz Busting - Educate accurately on hot topics
Fun & irrelevant content (I like to have a good laugh)
Q&A
That's pretty much it in a nut shell. Basically, I am going to post a lot of useful things.
2. Explanations and Disclaimers
Let me explain something:
I DO NOT KNOW EVERYTHING. I like to think that I have a good grip on things, though. What I do know for a fact is that I have had a great journey thus far and have been able to learn from some of the world's best. I also take an open-minded approach to learning and if I am going to open my big, Bostonian mouth, I usually know what I am talking about. Usually.
Regardless, at the end of the day, the human body simply consists of bones, muscles, energy systems, a nervous system, a respiratory system, etc. Basically, we all are computers with almost identical hardware and usually software (unless you are from the deep south).
The information I post will be accurate.
The information I post will help you.
If I do not know the answer to something, I will seek out the answer from some of the best and highly intelligent/qualified people around (WebMD). I am blessed to have some in my network. I'm kidding about WebMD, though at times not the worst source of info.
Some disclaimers:
There will be a tremendous amount of grammatical errors. I actually just spelled grammatical wrong and used Mac-spell check.
I'll try to limit my sarcasm as it is difficult to understand my personalty via the internet.
3. The 411 on me
Over the last few years I have had the pleasure to befriend, work with, train, de-friend, coach and educate a lot of people. Therefore, I thought I'd give you a snapshot of what's been good in the hood.
Most know that I moved to Tucson, AZ from the Boston area, taking a $30k pay cut to coach at the University of Arizona for a incredibly small stipend. Dad was thrilled. I learned a lot in Tucson like don't eat mexican food from a cart outside a bar.
I've relocated to the Phoenix area and still am coaching lacrosse. I spent the first 4 years at the college level and I am currently (for the 1st time) coaching HS. Pray for me.
While coaching at ASU I needed a part-time job and got one working as a personal trainer. I knew immediately that I didn't want to be just another trainer the "got someone a good sweat" and didn't have a plan. I wanted to be well educated and the best in trainer in the gym, a trait my coaches instilled in me. Thus, I went back to school and kept learning.
One of the best experiences of my life followed shortly after. I landed an internship at Mark Verstegen's Athletes' Performance. If Mike Boyle is the Paul Pierce of the East (ya I'm bias and screw Lebron), then Mark Verstegen is Kobe Bryant. They are the best around, simply put (and have worked together). Having been a college athlete, just walking through his doors was a true blessing. Check out their site www.athletesperformance.com
Learned a lot is an understatement. I had the opportunity to be taught by some of the best performance coaches, nutritionists, metabolic specialist, chefs (incredible experience), and business men in the world. All the while, working with athletes my buddies watch on TV at Peppercinis (local 508 neighborhood joint). I became proficient in one of the best training approaches in the industry. And it's no coincidence that the best in the world all practically have the same foundations within their training modalities.
I do not live and die by AP methodologies, however it is my foundation. I trust it, it makes sense, and they pump out the best. Therefore, it's good for me.
After leaving AP, I landed a coaching job at Grand Canyon University (NCAA II) where I helped coach the team to the most wins in school history. What was more exciting was to watch a college athlete improve his performance through the implementation of a sound and progressive strength and conditioning program (and a modified one at that!). Awesome experience.
I left GCU and launched my own company, Be Elite Performance Training LLC and built a gym. I am also coaching a local HS. It is awesome training my clients and athletes and getting them results. Work is going well, business is growing, my clients are getting healthier, my athletes are getting faster and stronger, and hopefully my team wins a lot of games. I've even taken up rugby as a player and conditioning coach, which is the coolest sport I've ever played.
That's about it right now. I'm healthy, happy and blessed, and I want to share those experiences with you.
Last but certainly not least: Thank you's
4. Thank you
First, thank you to the followers of my blog!
No really, the first people I want to thank are my coaches. I have been blessed to have the greatest coaches in the world, some of which will be hall of famers. These coaches include (alphabetical order so nobody get their feelings hurt):
Coach Arroyo
Coach Balboni
Coach Bugbee
Coach Connery (all of them!)
Coach Doherty (and the rest of the football staff)
Coach Kanavich
Coach Kitler
Coach Zanella
The things that these men taught me I could list for days. Simply put, having had the opportunity to play for them is why I have the potential to be successful at anything I do. They taught me to be a leader. I am a better man and better coach. Thank you coaches, you mean more to me than you know and the role you played in my development I strive to become for my players.
Next I would like to thank past and present clients for unbelievable experiences (some good some, not so good).
Glenn B
L'erin J
Shanidini D
Spencer R
Kim R
Steph I
Danny O
Garvin P
Roger and Liz G
Metish B
Darcie G
Jarrett N
Tracey K
Monica W
Laura C
Kelli R
Warren S
Chelsea Y
Michelle G
Tia C
Jim M
Donna, Toni and Kate Q
Cindy B
Maureen O
Julie P
The list goes on, but those pop in mind. I have learned a lot and and treasure our time together.
Next, I want to thank the people who have helped teach me what I know:
Eric D
Athletes' Performance staff
Professor Lewis
Professor Henry
Big Mike
I have a lot of mentors and teachers, but these individuals stick out. Incredibly brilliant and caring people who are willing to help others. Blessed to know them and thank you for giving me the tools to help others.
Next, my gf. She is the sweetest and most caring person around. She has supported me during the tough times. Despite the fact I call her simple mc. simpleton (because she hails from South Bend, IN) she actually is a bright gal. Plus, she's beautiful.
The best for last: My Family.
I love them very much. Thank you for the support. I have learned from ALL of you, but my mom has taught me to care about people and my dad has taught me the importance of hard work and the key to success, which I openly will share with you:
Have a good plan, make good decisions and work hard and you can accomplish anything.
Need I say more?
Enjoy my blog and email me anytime with questions, comments and concerns at pj@beelitept.com
Thank you and I vow never to write this much again.
Yours in health,
PJ Rovinelli
Be Elite Performance Training
Founder/Performance Coach
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