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Martin Rooney is the Founder of Training for Warriors. In his youth, he was a track and field athlete in college and a former US bobsledder. He went to medical school to become a PT and had a successful career as a PT, before taking the leap to pursue his passion in the strength and conditioning industry. Today, Martin is an internationally recognized trainer, speaker, author and pioneer in the strength and conditioning industry, and his Training for Warriors program is world-renowned. His passion and purpose lies in helping bring the athlete out in everyone, and also finds joy in coaching middle and high school track teams. In this episode hosted by Steve Leo, Martin shares the origin story of how he got into the strength and conditioning industry. He reveals the huge risks he took, the hard work, time and effort he put in to build his business and a name for himself, and the eventual success he has enjoyed. Martin also has some great insights about why passion and purpose are his driving forces, and some valuable advice for coaches in the industry. Tune in to find out more. Key Takeaways: [:31] Steve introduces his guest for this episode - Martin Rooney. [1:49] Martin shares a little about his background and how he got into the industry. [3:40] How did Martin transition from being a PT to his current career? [7:59] Don't be afraid to pursue your passions and your dreams. [11:42] A lot of people get into the industry for the right reasons, but there are also those who want instant fame and recognition. Martin has some advice for them. [15:26] What made Martin decide to switch gears and start working with adults and the general population, rather than professional athletes? [17:24] This podcast is being sponsored by VertiMax. [18:13] Training professionals is easy. It's a much greater challenge to help regular people unlock the athletes within them. [20:45] Martin shares how his transition into training for adults was driven not only by passion, but also by purpose. [22:43] Taking big risks were part of what helped Martin achieve success. He explains how fear can be a huge motivator for success. [26:28] How has Martin's business grown since its inception? [32:25] In order to be a good coach, you need to have passion, and you need to be able to help people believe. [36:05] Steve and Martin discuss his latest book, Coach to Coach. What motivated him to write this particular book? [44:27] Martin shares a bit more about the value of hard work and doing something hundreds of times in becoming great at what he does. [48:22] Steve and Martin discuss how they got their children interested in sports, and their journeys. [55:12] Get in touch with Martin on social media to learn more about him and his journey. Mentioned in This Episode: VertiMax VertiMax on Facebook VertiMax on Instagram VertiMax on YouTube VertiMax on LinkedIn Steve Leo Steve Leo on Instagram Martin Rooney Martin Rooney on Instagram, Facebook Coaching Greatness Facebook Group Training for Warriors Parisi Speed School Coach to Coach, by Martin Rooney Tweetables: "Everybody gets in this industry dreaming that they're going to work with pros. But it's not all as rosy as it seems. If you want to make a greater impact, you do that with kids." - Martin "Do what you love, do what you're passionate about, and if you push for it hard enough, it can happen." - Martin. "Comparison is the thief of joy." - Martin "There's an athlete inside of everybody, and the joy is bringing it out." - Martin