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Coach Shabazz is the definition of beating the odds. He jumped into a street gang at 12
years old and spent his whole life as the youngest sibling of drug addicts, drug dealers,
alcoholics. However, he realized that the street life and gang violence was only a means
to a short life and a fast death.
Coach Shabazz’s will and passion for athletics and training along with his faith was a
healthy distraction from street life. He spent all of his time in youth sports, working out,
and finding creative ways to excel in every sport he played. Making his way to Ohio
State University as a football player and later a professional football player. After his
playing career, he became the single most successful strength and conditioning coach
in history, training elite athletes from the NFL, NBA, and MLB, and working with
celebrities like NLE Choppa. Now, Coach Shabazz is committed to traveling the country,
sharing his story of resilience and determination, inspiring others to overcome
challenges and embrace the possibility of a brighter future.