“MY FITNESS JOURNEY” Featuring Coach Jeff Bristol

MY FITNESS JOURNEY By: Coach Jeff Bristol, Fitness Quest 10 Personal Trainer What’s up guys, this is Coach Jeff Bristol and I wanted to give you guys a little background on myself and how fitness has made a huge impact on my life. I am so thankful that I have been active since a very young age […]

Things I Learned This Summer Leading Youth Camps

THINGS I LEARNED THIS SUMMER LEADING YOUTH CAMPS By: Jeff King, MA, CSCS, Fitness Quest 10 Director of Athletics 1. Kids can be successful if placed in the right environment At Fitness Quest 10 we pride ourselves in fostering an environment which is energetic, encouraging, and educational. Our programs are designed where every kid is […]

I Haven’t Done This in 31 Years!

I just got done doing something I haven’t done in about 31 years. I played in a competitive soccer game. You know, with referees and jerseys and all that stuff. And I loved it. Since I’m coaching my son Brady’s 9-year old soccer team again (Team IMPACT with my wingman Coach Jeff Granucci), all the […]

Mentor Lesson #8: DO BETTER!

I’m not sure where to even start this email. It’s going to be a tough one for me to write. I started my “Mentor Memoirs” with my Dad (thank you all for the emails on that one!). And today, I’m giving you an “and then some” lesson. I will try not to get too emotional. […]

Mentor Lesson #7: Trust Your GUT!

When I was in college, I was a government major. And then I changed to business. And I was miserable. It was then I got some of the best advice I’ve ever received. My sister Patti, the oldest of my 5 sisters, told me something that changed the course of my life. Patti said, “You […]

Mentor Lesson #6: Get MO in YO life

You can have mentors in many different areas of your life. And one of the mentors who has impacted me greatly in my life is Pastor Miles McPherson (The Rock Church, San Diego). He has that gift when preaching and speaking to make you feel like, “He’s talking directly to me.” Many years ago he […]

Mentor Lesson #4: Live your life BACKWARDS

Some people’s writing moves your spirit. Some people’s presentations or talks inspire you to be better. Some people’s words just resonate deeply with you. Robin Sharma is one of those guys to me. I was first introduced to his work when I read his book, “The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari.” Great book. And then […]

Time for PROGRESS

We had a great team meeting this past weekend with our Fitness Quest 10 teammates at an off-site location. We do this about 1x per year where we give a “state-of-the-union”, I share vision, forecast the future, share from the heart and we CONNECT deeply. And I absolutely love it.  And I believe the team […]

4 Points to Consider About Coaching

4 Points to Consider About Coaching By Khaled Elmasri, MS, Corrective Rehabilitation Most of us have been on a plane and heard the flight attendant say numerous times, “If the cabin should lose pressure, an oxygen mask will fall from the compartment above. Place your mask on first before helping those around you who need assistance.” […]

Is Life a Marathon or a Sprint?

Is Life a Marathon or a Sprint?— Memories from a “Bucket-List” Vacation By Todd Durkin, MA, CSCS Early on in my career, one of my main mentors, Wayne Cotton asked me a profound question. He asked, “Todd, do you believe life is more like a marathon or a sprint?” I thought about it for a […]