Fighting Against the Current: Shark Strong's Unstoppable Journey

Your Coach's Coach

On today's episode we dive into the inspiring journey of Shark Strong Coaching. Hailing from Donetsk, Ukraine, he rose as a competitive swimmer until a rare heart condition threatened to derail his dreams. Against all odds, he secured a full scholarship to the United States, where a chance encounter with boxing during his college off-season transformed his path. However, fate dealt another blow with a devastating cancer diagnosis. Yet, Shark Strong's resilience knows no bounds. From battling eating disorders to navigating numerous hospital scares, he embodies the true spirit of a fighter. Join us as Shark Strong shares his remarkable story, emphasizing the authenticity needed for success in coaching, drawn from his own real-life experiences. Get ready to be inspired by this tale of courage, perseverance, and the power of the human spirit.

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1. Fighting Against the Current: Shark Strong's Unstoppable Journey (00:00:00)

2. Intro (00:01:11)

3. Introducing our Guest (00:02:45)

4. Shark Strong's Early years as a swimmer (00:08:38)

5. The Value of sports as a child (00:12:18)

6. Shark Strong suffers Cardiac Arrest at 17 (00:22:40)

7. Shark Strong comes to the United States (00:31:04)

8. Stepping into the world of boxing (00:37:44)

9. Dealing with an eating disorder and a stroke! (00:46:51)

10. Shark's Wife convinces him to move to Los Angeles (00:50:49)

11. Finding the perfect gym to teach at (00:58:05)

12. Your are the product! (01:00:19)

13. Finding social media success during the pandemic (01:07:13)

14. Shark Strong diagnosed with stage 3 Cancer (01:24:14)

15. Shark leaves coaches with his advice (01:26:55)