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For Ex-Athlete Dads, 35โ€“45

Strong.
Present.
Consistent.

You trained twice a day in college. Now you can't find 30 minutes. D1 Dad University is the system built for the guy who used to compete โ€” and is ready to compete in fatherhood the same way.

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Credentials
& Background
The Framework

Three Problems. Three Solutions. Nine Tools.

Every piece of the program maps to this model. Every lesson, every resource, every coaching call. Here's how it fits together.

The Outcome
StrongยทPresentยทConsistent
01PILLAR
Structure That Survives Real Life
Hover to see the problem ↓
The Reality
You set your alarm for 5:30. You hit snooze. You meal-prepped once in January and it lasted until Wednesday. You bought a program, did Week 1, then your kid got an ear infection and you were off for three weeks. Without structure, every little disruption becomes a full reset.
02PILLAR
Own the Man in the Mirror
Hover to see the problem ↓
The Reality
You're the boss at work, the dad at home, the husband on Sunday. And somewhere in all of that โ€” you stopped being you. You catch your reflection and think: how did the guy who used to train twice a day become this version of himself?
03PILLAR
Show Up Strong For All of It
Hover to see the problem ↓
The Reality
You're in the same room as your kids. You're not present. The phone's in your hand. Your wife mentions your health and you get defensive because you know she's right. Physically there. Emotionally somewhere else.
Inside the Course

9 Modules. 63 Lessons. Zero Fluff.

Every lesson solves a specific problem you're actually running into this week. No theory. No padding.

01
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Nutrition
15 Lessons
Eating when your family eats different things. Travel fuel. The 5-meal framework that survives real life.
02
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Fitness
9 Lessons
30-minute training with a bad shoulder, torn-up knee, and a garage gym. Built for the body you have now.
03
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Sleep & Stress
10 Lessons
You're not lazy. You're under-recovered. This fixes the thing underneath everything else.
04
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Time Management
5 Lessons
The calendar audit that found 6 hours a week โ€” without waking up earlier or cutting family time.
05
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Mindset
9 Lessons
The 8-minute daily practice that drives more consistency than any workout plan ever will.
06
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Identity
9 Lessons
Who you're becoming โ€” not who you were. Standards, values, and the line between work-you and home-you.
07
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Accountability
4 Lessons
Why willpower is a terrible strategy โ€” and what to replace it with so you stop restarting every 6 weeks.
08
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Community
5 Lessons
Your five closest friends pull you forward or drag you back. Honest audit of your circle.
09
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Environment
5 Lessons
Your phone, fridge, nightstand, and alarm. Small design changes that remove 90% of the decisions.
63
Lessons
9
Modules
288
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Lifetime Access
Real Dads. Real Results.

Former Athletes. Current Fathers.

These guys weren't beginners. They just needed a system built for their life now โ€” not the one they had at 22.

DAVID, 41
Father of 3 ยท Founder
Lost 28 lbs ยท 12 weeks
JEFF, 38
Ex-D1 Football ยท Sales VP
Deadlift back to 455
DERRICK, 43
Ex-D1 Athlete ยท 2 kids
Down 3 shirt sizes
ISAIAH, 39
Business Owner ยท Dad of 2
Off BP medication
Qualification

This Is for a Very Specific Guy.

โœ“ This Is You If:

  • You competed at a high level โ€” college or beyond
  • You're 35โ€“45, with kids and a real career
  • Your body is beat up in normal, ex-athlete ways
  • You know what real training feels like
  • You want a system, not a hype-fest
  • You're willing to do the work โ€” you just need the playbook

โœ— This Is NOT for You If:

  • You want a 30-day body transformation
  • You need someone to hold your hand
  • You think getting in shape is just about the gym
  • You're looking for a quick fix or a hack
  • You aren't a dad or don't intend to be
  • You're not ready to rebuild the whole system
Meet Your Coach

I Built This Because I Needed It First.

I was the guy who trained twice a day in college. Then came the kids, the career, the shoulder that stopped cooperating. I didn't need another 8-week program. I needed a system built for the life I actually had.

So I built it โ€” first for myself, then for every ex-athlete dad who messaged me saying the same thing. D1 Dad University is that system.

D1 Athlete
NASM-CPT
Precision Nutrition
Lenus Coach
Dad of 2
Two Ways In

Run It Solo. Or Run It With Me.

Same curriculum. Same framework. Two different levels of support โ€” pick the one that fits where you are right now.

Tier 1 ยท Self-Led
D1 Dad University
$397
One-time ยท Lifetime access
  • Full 63-lesson course
  • 9 modules ยท 288 pages
  • All 9 Triangle Tool worksheets
  • D1 Dad community access
  • 14-day full-refund guarantee
  • Go at your own pace
Get the Course โ†’
โญ Recommended
Tier 2 ยท With Coaching
Course + 12 Wks w/ Mike
$997
12 weeks ยท Personal coaching
  • Everything in Tier 1
  • Custom training โ€” updated every 4 weeks
  • Custom nutrition built around real life
  • Weekly async check-in & review
  • 6ร— 30-min 1:1 calls (every 2 weeks)
  • DM access ยท 24-hour response
Start Coaching โ†’

A personal trainer at a gym charges $80โ€“150/session. Six sessions = $480โ€“900. You're getting that plus a full custom program plus the course โ€” for $997 over 12 weeks.

14
Day
Full Refund

14 Days. Full Access. No Risk.

Get inside. Run the first two modules. Fill out the workbook pages. Do the work for 14 days. If it doesn't click โ€” if it feels recycled, generic, or not worth it โ€” email me and I'll refund every dollar. No hoops. No questions.

Before You Talk Yourself Out of It

Frequently Asked Questions

I don't have time.+
Each lesson is 10โ€“15 minutes. Most guys do one over morning coffee before the house wakes up. The coaching tier adds about 45 minutes a week.
My body is beat up โ€” bad back, knees, shoulders.+
Good โ€” that means this is exactly for you. Tier 2 coaching builds your program around your specific injuries, equipment, and schedule. Nothing generic.
What's the real difference between $397 and $997?+
$397 is the playbook. $997 is the playbook plus me in your corner every week for 12 weeks โ€” custom programming, weekly check-ins, and six 1:1 calls.
I'm not a D1 athlete specifically. Can I still do this?+
D1 is a mindset, not a roster. If you competed at any level, know what real training feels like, and are ready to operate from that standard again โ€” you're the guy.
What if it doesn't work?+
14-day satisfaction guarantee on Tier 1. Go through the first two modules. Fill out the workbook. If it doesn't click, email me and I'll refund every dollar.
Can my wife see what's in this?+
Send her this page. Seriously. The guys who get the most out of this are the ones whose families are rooting for them.

You've Had Enough
Six-Month Restarts.
Let's End That.

Strong. Present. Consistent. That's the promise. Pick your path and let's go.

Apply for Coaching โ€” $997 โ†’
or get the course alone for $397

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