James Townsend - Amazing Coach who is Freaky Strong both Mentally and Physically

James tells us about growing up in a very poor section of New York, going to school in New Jersey because of his football ability however, still facing racism and struggles while being given favors to get on the football field. He talks about the depression he felt while people came out of the woodwork with handouts, and how he overcame all of this to become one of the best coaches in the Fitness industry and growing his strength through faith.

TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Open
3:07 Grew up in the South Bronx
5:40 High School All-American
8:24 Michigan Fan
11:35 Faces Racism/Bigotry
13:30 Step up to the plate and be a dad
16:20 Choses Iowa
18:37 Suspended from Iowa moves to Rutgers
25:17 Becoming a Chicago Bear
26:33 The pressure was so thick I tried to take my own life
29:54 Jame's Faith Journey
32:00 I don't want Praise, that didn't get me anywhere
33:33 Change to Fitness Coach
35:53 GRID and Lindsey Valenzuela
38:19 Coaching Elite Athletes
42:02 Coaching your kids
44:37 Be Brave/Mindset
51:51 I'm a coach of the People
53:50 How strong is James
56:45 The Iowa Camp
1:02:10 Jame's Diet

What is Clydesdale Media Podcast?

We cover the sport of CrossFit from all angles. We talk with athletes, coaches and celebrities that compete and surround in the sport of CrossFit at all levels. We also bring you Breaking News, Human Interest Stories and report on the Methodology of CrossFit. We also use the methodology to make ourselves the fittest we can be.