MVP 035 - Usama Mujtaba, Professional Strength Coach
Feed The Fam
The Performance Engineer Who Is Developing Canada’s Elite Athletes
In the world of professional sports, behind every great athlete is a team of dedicated professionals working tirelessly to ensure peak performance. One such individual is Usama Mujtaba, the head strength and conditioning coach for the Toronto Argonauts. His unique journey from engineering to coaching professional athletes is not only inspiring but also packed with valuable lessons for anyone looking to make a career shift or excel in their chosen field.
Usama's story shows that it's never too late to follow your passion. Though he started as an engineer, he found his true calling in strength and conditioning coaching. But here's the kicker - Usama says success isn't just about knowing your stuff.
In Usama's playbook, skills like public speaking and sales are just as crucial as understanding how to build muscle. These abilities, often overlooked in technical fields, can be real game-changers when you're trying to make your mark.
As the Argonauts' head strength coach, Usama's got big plans. He's all about growing the strength and conditioning culture in the Canadian Football League (CFL). Why? Because he knows it can take athletes' performance to a whole new level.
But Usama's not stopping there. He's dreaming up a training facility that goes beyond your average gym. We're talking a one-stop-shop for athletes to become the best versions of themselves. It's this kind of thinking that could change the game in professional sports.
Now, let's talk about Usama's clothing brand, "Feed The Fam". It's not just about looking good (though we're sure it does that too). The brand's all about giving your all and never giving up on what matters most to you. It's a philosophy that seems to run through everything Usama does.
Usama's journey offers some pretty solid advice:
Develop a diverse skill set - it's not just about what you know, but how you can share it.
Set big goals that if hit can make a big impact.
Become clear on what really matters and keep pushing for it.
Whether you're an athlete, a sports fan, or just someone looking for a motivational boost, Usama's story is a reminder that with passion and the right mindset, you can make waves in any field you choose.
As we look ahead in the world of sports and beyond, it's clear that leaders like Usama are the ones who'll keep pushing boundaries and inspiring the next generation. So, why not take a page out of Usama's book? Master your craft, dream big, and never stop feeding your fam - whatever that means to you.
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