Contest Prep Success Stories: Eugene, Strady and Scott
Most of my in-person clients are everyday people. But contest prep is where I started — I've competed for years, won Mr. Teen California, Mr. California overall and Mr. Excalibur — and I still coach competitors in person and online.
Here are three real stories from athletes I've worked with, in their own words.
Eugene: From "Typical Lifter" to Competitor
Eugene had never competed before he started working with me.
"When I got into bodybuilding I had never competed nor did anything close to it before, just your typical lifter that would eat clean and lift."
He was looking for more than a meal plan:
"I wanted someone who would genuinely care about my health and also be more than just a coach. With Brett I knew from the first session that he did care for those things."
The results, after close to three years together:
"I'm living proof — if you look at my transformations, even under a year they are ridiculous. I never knew I could look anything like I do now."
Strady: 10 Weeks to an Overall Title
Strady and I had a short window: ten weeks.
"He elevated my game so fast within those months he brought the best out of me which got us the open bodybuilding overall title for Excalibur. He took care of every little thing to prep me. From body work, posing, workouts, and mental check ups."
That's the advantage of working with a coach who is also a licensed massage therapist — training, posing and recovery are handled together.
Scott: Bodywork Two Weeks Out
NPC Classic competitor Scott Hamelberg booked an in-home session about two weeks before a show.
"Brett gave the right amount of pressure (which I need a lot of) and really knows the muscles and how they operate... Brett definitely loosened up my shoulder blades and just made me feel more mobile which help a ton while posing. I would definitely recommend him especially if you compete."
What Contest Prep With Me Includes
Custom training and nutrition for your division
Weekly check-ins (more often close to the show)
Posing coaching
Peak week planning
Sports massage and bodywork for recovery and mobility
Mental check-ins and support
Prep is available in person in San Juan Capistrano or through online coaching.
Not Competing? This Still Applies to You
The same principles that bring competitors to the stage — progressive training, smart nutrition and recovery — work for everyday goals too. Read how to lose fat without losing muscle.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is contest prep?
It depends on your starting point. Many preps run 12–20 weeks; Strady's was 10.
Do you coach first-time competitors?
Yes. Eugene had never competed before we started working together.
Do you offer posing coaching?
Yes, posing is part of prep and also available on its own.
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Contact Brett or call/text (949) 521-2120. More stories are on the testimonials page.