TEAM FFLEX REVIEWS & TESTIMONIALS

"So it’s been said, there’s 1000 ways to skin a cat…. This “Kat” was ferociously searching for the perfect Coach with just the right knowledge, strategy and tools to discover which was the best “way “ for me… Hello, My name is Katonna. I am 63 years old living in Scottsdale, AZ. I have 8+ years in bikini physique training ,and competed in 21 NPC competitions. I am currently being coached under Ryan from TeamFFLEX for 7+ months. This is a review of my experience with him. After experiencing prep training with 8 different competition coaches for the past 8 years, which all ended for different reasons( most not good), I was desperately seeking the right Coach fit for me that would stick. Changing coaches that many times was very difficult on me - I did not want this to happen again. I previously found Ryan back in 2021 on Instagram. Super impressed,, I kept him in my back pocket, yet skeptical how I would do with online coaching because I felt like I personally needed in person training because of my age and having scoliosis. So in my pocket he stayed. After being directed in the wrong way for me last year , my body crashed at my last show in December. Enough was enough. I needed different. Once I got my footing back, already by March I was missing my prep training. I quickly became open to all coaching possibilities. I searched locally high and low not finding anyone suitable for in person training for masters 60+ , plus meeting my needs to not be miles away… so out of my pocket came Coach Ry and I reached out. The rest is history! From my first hello Coach Ryan has been nothing short of Outstanding. I so wanted to experience a confidence that my coach held high standards with the knowledge and expertise to support and guide me effectively and efficiently while helping me enjoy the process towards my goals. I was seeking a masters 60+ Coach that gets it. After having a long initial interaction of several conversations, I felt very confident that Coach Ryan was it for me. And for the first time ever-a coach that implements a year contract . Our conversations gave me so much confidence intuitively- I opted to trust him , sign and be all in. Ryan has delivered everything and then some of all I ever could have asked or dreamed of from my Coach. He has exceeded any and all expectations. Ryan’s understanding of masters Bikini physique competing , the training, principal needs, my scoliosis, my personality, my nutritional needs and recovery for my age being 63, and this sport’s demands overall-falls nothing short of exceptional. The biggest bonus? He accepts me for who I am, just as I am, all of what makes me-my quirkiness, my intelligence( very busy, inquisitive brain), my nonstop, Ferrari engine, my drive for greatness,my need for my movement training., all of it . And never shutting me down or making me feel like I’m “too much” , “ too big”. I was allowed to be…and didn’t need to become someone else to continue on. He will do the same for you! Ryan didn’t simply just listen with appeasing compliments and confirmations, he listened and heard me and did something about it. His experience always lends him to quick, intelligent, informed solutions to any question or problem presented. I quickly found Ryan was readily available ,quick to respond, consistent and easy to ask him anything without feeling judged. He also is very witty and funny. He has walked me through every concern , silly question or rant I may have presented. I am supported and always heard. And as a result, we have had several successful resolves together., Ryan coaches me as an individual with no cookie cutter mentality. I am not 20 and cookie cutter does not work for me at 63. I am coached individually with consideration to my current age , training experience, ,show experience, my recovery needs, my scoliosis and my need to incorporate and include other types of training to support my scoliosis. I never feel like I’m just another client piled on the list. Ryan always mindfully considers me individually. Ryan’s programming builds results. He has provided a clear effective training, recovery and nutritional plan that has catapulted me forward enabling me to make incredible progress, and experiencing some big breakthroughs. He is purpose driven, structured, and makes adjustments as needed. We stack wins together, and celebrate them all.?My confidence is soaring and self doubt is leaving as a result. Ryan understood that I was in it for my long-term health.. I had been so beat up and broken, shut down, misunderstood, not heard. His primary concern when we started together was prioritizing sustainability in my progress, adequate recovery, my overall well-being, and getting my fun back. He was not interested in pushing me again for results at any cost. I knew I was safe with him with my health which also added to my confidence. Trusting fully in your coach is everything. Coach Ryan is a man and Coach of integrity. He does not expect a standard from me that he does not hold himself. He does what he says he will do. He carefully reviews my two week check-in, holds me accountable in the best ways , and leads with certainty. Again, more confidence being built and less self doubt. Because of all the great qualities from Coach Ryan being stacked, Ryan has the ability to bring out my very best mentally and physically. I have met a new upgraded version of myself as a result. I am challenged with no pressure, and he never makes me feel that I’m not enough, always having words of encouragement in some form. He has nailed in and elevated my confidence, resilience and strength and given me a new perspective. I no longer feel the need to prove anything. I simply can now perform my greatness with a new found strength, confidence and certainty. It always takes two- the best Coach athlete relationship goes both ways…Great communication, understanding and respect. Coach Ryan is invested in my success and he will be in yours too. From the very beginning, Coach Ryan quickly earned my trust. He is not just a coach of words you want to hear. His actions are true, honest , consistent, respectful intelligent, with integrity always. I fully trust Coach Ryan to make decisions in my best interest, even when those decisions were not easy ones. We succeed as a team because of Ryan’s ability to apply his knowledge, expertise experience and abilities to his athletes. Individually , in my opinion Ryan stands alone, untouched. He holds the X factor. That special sauce you will only get by being coached by him through his ability to lead , teach , support and mindfully critique like no other. This CHAMP is thriving! If you are searching for a Competition Coach that consistently delivers first class quality coaching - Coach Ry is your only choice! You will thank me later!! I give him a10+ in every aspect of a great coach I find important in selecting: Knowledge & Expertise: 10+ Communication & Responsiveness: 10+ Individualization & Personal Attention: 10+ Programming & Results: 10+ Health, Recovery & Well-Being: 10+ Accountability & Professionalism: 10+ Mindset & Emotional Support: 10+ Trust, Integrity & Leadership: 10+ All things are Possible if you Believe"