meet
coach chad
Founder of Next Level Fitness Academy
Born and raised in the suburbs of Detroit, Michigan, I started being active in sports at a young age. I loved how it made me feel to work hard and accomplish my goals on and off the field. As I got older, I noticed that I had the ability not only to change my own life for the better through health and wellness, but others too! After high school, I received my degree in Kinesiology from Wayne State University and obtained numerous nationally accredited certifications.
Always up for the next challenge, I entered the world of fitness competitions where I received my IFBB Pro card in 2013. Being a natural athlete, this was a great accomplishment. I wouldn’t stop there. I continued leaving a mark in the fitness realm through commercial print and training ventures. Over the years, I have been featured in national fitness magazines such as Flex, Men’s Health, Muscle and Fitness, and more, obtaining the coveted cover model spot with Muscle and Performance in 2015.
I have been training clients for over 18 years with more than 40,000 hours of experience. My passion is to create a lasting impact in people's lives through health and wellness.
Outside of health and wellness, you can find me spending time with wife Amanda and our dogs: Kona, a 9 year old Newfoundland and our 4 year old Golden Retriever, Milo. We lost our beloved lab retriever Atlas to an aggressive cancer in December 2023 at the young age of 7 -- he will forever be missed, but will continue his legacy through Pets & Sets.
If you have a vision and you want to make it a reality, you need to have the faith and belief that it can be done. Put your thought into action and create momentum to have lasting change. I am just a guy that worked hard mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually.
Work hard for something and don't give up; you will become what you focus on. Remember, when you invest in yourself, I'm invested in you as well. Let's make a change in your life TODAY!
Certifications & Credentials
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Certified Personal Trainer for Over 18 years
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Magazine Fitness Cover model
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Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach (CSCS)
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Author of the book “Lead Your Mind to Fitness”
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40,000+ Hours of Training Experience
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IFBB PRO Men’s Physique
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FOX 2 Detroit News Get Fit Trainer
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Rated Top Trainer in Michigan by Metro Parent Magazine 2018-2022
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Top Fitness Trainer in Detroit by Hour Detroit Magazine 2021-2023
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Under Armour Trainer
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Former Member of the Men's Health Magazine Council
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ACE Personal Trainer
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Lifestyle Weight Management Certified Behavioral Coach
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Certified Precision Nutritionist
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Tactical Strength and Conditioning Coach for Military and First Responders
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Functional Movement Screen Certified
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Certified in TRX Suspension and Steel Mace
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Pain-Free Management Certified
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Certified Member of International Board of Coaches and Practitioners (IBCP)
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Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming
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Practitioner of Emotional Freedom Techniques
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Practitioner of T.I.M.E. Techniques
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Clinical Hypnotherapist
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Success and Life Coach
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