Perfectly Prepared

In order to start the year off and look into the future of our sport and more specifically the Mr America all American Sports Festival, head judge and president Marc Tauriello will be appearing with kicking off the first of many live discussions with a Q/A session from viewers. Topics for episode 001 will include a brief recap of 2022 along with some current events that are making headlines around the country, what this years event will look like, judging and more. Don’t miss this.

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Bodybuilding…
This isn’t a contest about having the most muscle.
This isn’t a contest to see who’s the leanest.
This isn’t a contest to see who chose to make the most sacrifices.
This isn’t a contest to see who dieted the hardest.
This isn’t a contest that is built on judging with metrics.
This is a contest to see who understood that the assignment was to look within. To be proud of who you are. To use your presence, to introduce you. To use your posing and transitions to show us who you are. And to display your physique in a way that leaves no question as to who is victorious.

Competitors! The 2022 season is fast approaching! You can put all the work in at the gym, and with your nutrition, but PLEASE do not neglect the most important piece of the whole journey; your Posing, Presence and Mindset.

As a former competitor who has done 13 shows, winning over half of them, as a coach specializing in Posing, Presence & Mindset coaching, and as judge who has been on judging panels since 2010, including head judging at the Mr America show on CBS Sports, as well as doing Live Commentary at the Natural Olympia, I bring so much knowledge and a deep understanding of the industry. If your goal is to look and truly feel comfortable and confident on stage, you have come to the right place!

I offer group and individual posing sessions.

My group sessions are a great place to connect with our community, in a safe and positive environment. We tackle so many aspects of prep with honesty and solution based coaching. Getting on stage should NOT be your first time with a group of competitors. Normalizing and getting reps and practice in this environment are KEY to success!

My individual coaching prepares far beyond the stage. You wouldn’t hire someone to give you a “cookie cutter” meal plan or training. So why would you do it in this arena? I offer a unique and proven approach to developing and executing your own style. This includes walk, poses that are tailored to your physique, and transitions that work for you. As a judge I’m looking for a competitor who is in complete alignment. That is exactly what I’m teaching. I believe that mindset is the most important part of the whole process, so I have coaching calls to help you navigate the wins and challenges you will face in their process. Helping you add some tools to your arsenal, including a strategy for game day, giving you the competitive edge.

If this resonates with you, and you would like to set up a discovery call for my individual coaching, please shoot me a message and we can get you scheduled.

If you are interested in attending group classes, here is a link to the next one:

https://fb.me/e/1opK6n8UB

I remember my name being called for first place at my very first show, the 2006 NANBF Mr/Ms Natural Minnesota. I couldn’t believe it! It was such an amazing experience, I get chills thinking about it. I was approached by a young lady who asked if I would coach her for a show. Although I was flattered, I also realized that I didn’t have enough knowledge to coach anyone else. Sure, winning a competition looked like a great start, but I needed more time and experience before I started coaching anyone else.

There is SO much more to coaching than just being a good competitor. So I kept showing up for opportunities. And have had SO many incredible experiences that have made me the coach I am today.

* I competed for 8 years and did 13 competitions myself.
* I’ve competed in both figure and bikini.
* I competed in several federations, NANBF, NPC, WBFF and Fitness America.
* I began judging in 2010.
* I have presented awards, expedited, and assisted promoters since 2010.
* I am the head judge at Mr. America.
* I have provided live commentary at the Natural Olympia in 2019 & 2021.
* I started coaching competitors in 2010.
* My clients have placed top 5, at local, regional, National and international shows.
* My clients have won pro cards in several organizations.
* I coach both amateur and professional competitors.
* I specialize in the three things you can control the day of the competition: Posing, Presence & Mindset.
* I’ve been a sponsored athlete and have worked at events such as the Arnold Classic and Olympia.
* I am a published fitness model and writer.
* I’ve helped clients get published on the cover and interior features of several magazines.
* I hosted Strong Fitness Magazine’s STRONGCAMP here in Minneapolis MN.

I share this with you because just being a successful competitor, doesn’t make you a great coach. Understanding the event and industry from every angle and being able to continue learning, being able to bring new, relevant information, makes you a great coach.

What are YOUR goals? And how can I help you achieve them? Will YOU be for the stage?

📸 .lipton