Rowing Strength

With 12+ years of experience in competitive rowing, Blake understands what is needed to be a high-performing athlete. He also understands what is needed when roadblocks get in your way. As a Division I recruit, he suffered a back injury which prematurely sidelined his rowing career. With a Masters Degree in Sports Performance, 10+ professional certifications, and several published articles under his belt, Blake's goal is to help as many rowers as possible. For the past 12+ years Blake has been working with clients ranging from high-performing athletes with no limitations, to clients transitioning out of injury (in collaboration with their doctors). Blake strongly believes that no matter where you are currently, there’s always a way to improve. You aren’t broken. Blake has held internships with Stanford Sports Performance and Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning (voted the #1 gym in the USA). He spent 9 years coaching high school rowing and was the Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Santa Clara Men's Crew Team for 2 years. Blake has developed a thirst for knowledge and pursues further education whenever possible. He continues to further his expertise by attending conferences, seminars, and courses multiple times a year to stay on-top of the latest and greatest performance information. Blake is currently actively training athletes around the world, writing for the Science of Rowing, and teaching as an associate professor for the Personal Training Certificate Program at West Valley College.