Catch A Lift Fund's Coaches Corner

"In 2023, I have so far won 3 gold medals and one silver along with winning gold in the Para Sport World Cup. Between 2018 and 2022, I won three National Championships, a gold medal in the 2020 Empir…

My name is Coach W.T. Walker (William Tyler), and I am from Northport, Alabama. I am a proud graduate of Tuscaloosa County High School where I lettered in both football and track and field where I ho…

Former US Army Infantry with a deployment to Iraq from 2005-2006. After returning home, they established themselves as a top-tier Strength and Conditioning Coach, USA Weightlifting Coach, and former …

My name is Adam Gutierrez. I am the CAL band coach.  I am a Marine Corps veteran who served from 2003-2009.

I want to be here not only for your fitness needs but for any needs that may arise during yo…

"I served in the Infantry from 2006-2010. 2 tours to Iraq in 2006 and 2008. I went to college at Iowa Central Community College and the University of Northern Iowa. I’ve been working at Wells Fargo f…

Chris Miller is a US Army Veteran who served from 2000-2008, with a tour as a Squad Leader for a Route Clearance Task Force in Ramadi, Iraq in 2007.He grew up in the St Louis, MO area, where he still…

Coach Viv Kolb and Head Coach Jeremiah Pauley will discuss body image with Program Director Melissa Leuck.

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Randy is a US Army Veteran, CAL Veteran Athlete, and currently works as a Construction Project Manager. Randy was born into a cult, and escaped. He joined the military seeking structure, and purpose.…

Mark Koenig, Army Infantryman Veteran. Host of The RakkTalk Podcast, trying to bridge the gaps for Veterans and Services/programs we may have not known existed. Mark is a year two CAL Veteran Athlete…

Hello, my name is Marcus Hayward, I am a wounded military veteran born and raised in New Jersey. I served in the US Army for 8 1/2  years. I joined the military back on February 24, 2004, I attend th…

I was born in price Utah on April 10, 1987 to Becky Martinez and Cliff Holstein, their marriage was short lived and they divorced when I was 3 years old.  I lived with my mom for a year or so, but a…

I was born in price Utah on April 10, 1987 to Becky Martinez and Cliff Holstein, their marriage was short lived and they divorced when I was 3 years old.  I lived with my mom for a year or so, but at…

"I served 6 years in the Army, active and Guard from Feb 88 to Jul 95. I trained most of my Army career as a Signal soldier, by the end I became a supply specialist. In Aug 95 I joined the Air Force …

My name is Luis Zaragoza, and I was born and raised in the municipality of Ponce, Puerto Rico. I am pleased to now call Orlando, Florida, my home. I served as an infantryman for ten years in the Unit…

Aaron is a US Coast Guard Veteran, CAL Veteran Athlete, and Oregon State Alumni. Following his service in the Coast guard, he lives in the St. Louis area with his family, and has a huge passion for r…

Aaron is a US Coast Guard Veteran, CAL Veteran Athlete, and Oregon State Alumni. Following his service in the Coast guard, he lives in the St. Louis area with his family, and has a huge passion for r…

Mathius Carter served in the United States Army as a Multi-Channel Transmission Systems Operator. Was stationed in Darmstadt Germany, then was deployed in 2003 for the initial invasion of Iraq (Opera…

Austin Owens is a US Army Veteran, and Purple Heart recipient. Austin deployed to Afghanistan in 2011, where he was injured by an RPG. Austin recently graduated with a degree in Physical Therapy. In …

Two US Army Brothers, and CAL Veteran Athletes Travis, and Ryan Linn join us this week on the Coaches Corner! Both brothers went to basic training together, and then both went on to deploy. One to Ir…

?I was injured in 2001 when I was still fresh in the Marine Corps. The injury ultimately led to amputation in 2014. At that point, I had no more constant pain, and I was able to shift my focus and wo…