Danie Mascarenhas

I have been working with Michael since October 2017 when I joined the University of Houston powerlifting club. My first meet as a UH Powerlifting member I went 9/9 with Michael’s coaching and attempt selection. I decided to work one-on-one with Michael after seeing great success under him as my club coach. With Michael’s guidance I have achieved a 409 Wilks at Raw Nationals and continue to grow in the sport in multiple ways. I moved away from Houston to Washington DC, but Michael still coaches me remotely. This remote situation has not diminished the quality of his coaching and I still feel like a priority as a client. In April 2019, I had a meet in Maryland and Michael was able to coordinate a trip to Washington DC and offer game day coaching. Michael is more than a coach to me; he is a confidant and an unwavering source of guidance. I have grown in physical strength and mentality. He helps me balance a busy schedule as a university professor while still powerlifting around an ever changing calendar. He prioritizes my personal development in and out of the gym and these aspects contribute to my success. Michael treats his clients as fully developed individuals and this care is what makes him my ideal coach.