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Anthony's work combines: Sports, Armed Services, and Teaching / Mentoring
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Certification
Athletic Training/Trainer
Fullerton College
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be an Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors:
High School
Certification: Athletic Training/Trainer
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
I signed up for the Marine Corps after high school; I served for six years, from 1992 to 1998.
2.
After returning home, I went into the workforce right away rather than going back to school.
3.
I worked in international logistics, then in the mortgage industry for a few years.
4.
I went through a divorce that forced me to reevaluate what I wanted to do with my life.
5.
I realized that my true passions had to do with health and fitness.
6.
I went back to school at Fullerton College to get my Trainer Credential.
7.
The program at Fullerton was incredible; my professors were knowledgeable and I met so many mentors.
8.
I started my own personal training facility called Elite Fitness Corps.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Peers:
You can't do it.
How I responded:
My original Marine Corps unit and master sergeant were all extremely supportive. But when I was going through my divorce, I had to switch units so that I could spend more time with my son. It was tough to leave my unit, but I knew I had to do it. Unfortunately, the leader of my new unit was extremely demoralizing. I really needed support at the time, but all I had was this toxic person. But ultimately, this motivated me to leave the Corps, which freed me up to pursue my other passions.