JOHN MCGUINNESS

John was born and raised in Yaphank, NY, a small town located on Long Island.  After getting married last October, he and his wife, Taylor, decided to embark on a journey across the country to start their lives together as a married couple.  Once they arrived on the West Coast in California, he was presented with the opportunity to coach at Vigor Ground. After following Luka’s journey and learning from him for many years, he knew this was the chance of a lifetime.

John’s desire to excel in sports, particularly his passion for playing inline hockey, led him to become involved in Strength & Conditioning.  While training to improve his hockey game, he soon fell in love with the process of pushing his limits physically, mentally, emotionally, and nutritionally. It was during this time he realized that helping athletes and people from all walks of life to improve their performance, fitness, and overall lifestyle was his true calling in life.

Since graduating from Lindenwood University (St. Charles, MO) in 2011 with a B.S. in Exercise Science, John been involved in training at all levels…elementary school, high school, college, professional, and the general population.  

As a coach, John’s goal is to train others and provide them with the tools they need to help them reach their full potential, whether that be in athletics or just to live a long, happy, and healthy life!  

When John is not at the gym, training others, he enjoys working on his own fitness and performance, striving to be the best version of himself. He also enjoys hiking with his wife, walking, listening to podcasts and learning, cooking/baking (making Banana Bread, specifically), and watching his favorite comedy movies over and over.

A fun fact about John is that he played professional inline hockey up until the age of 26.

John is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), CrossFit Level 1 Coach, and a nutrition coach.

John is looking forward to continuing his journey with his wife in the beautiful state of Washington and growing with Luka and the Vigor family!