Formal Education: BS Kinesiology from University of Maryland, 2002
Certification & Courses:
Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach (CSCS)
USA Weighlifting Club Coach
Hardstyle Kettlebell Certified Coach
Functional Movement Screen (FMS)
CF Level 1
Ido Portal Movement-X Workshop
Maryland State Director for the IKLF since 2012
Pro Ranked BOLT Athlete through the IKLF
3rd Place in IKLF World Championship
Head Coach for the Terrapin Strength Weightlifting Team
WeckMethod Certified
Chek Academy
Coach Jason has 20 years of martial arts experience, overlapping 15 years of competition in strength sports, and brings a wealth of knowledge to the fitness world as both a coach and an athlete. His list of accolades include gold medals in powerlifting and weighlifting, black belt in TaeKwonDo, purple belt in Brazilian Juijitsu, and a teammate on a 2012 CrossFit Regionals team for the Mid-Atlantic region. Additionally, Jason competed in the 2017 Nationals Weightlifting Championships, 2018 World Weightlifting Championships (Barcelona, Spain), and earned numerous National and World titles in Kettlebell Sport.
Jason still competes at a high level in Functional Fitness, kettlebell sport, and weightlifting competitions at 40 years old. After Jason served 10 years in the sports medicine industry, he took ownership of Top Tier Columbia in an attempt to teach others how to achieve their sport and fitness goals through safe and effective training methods over a lifetime. Jason was able to personally recover from a serious spinal injury and a torn bicep, and vow to lead through example by showing others how to avoid serious injury through incorporating intelligent and periodized training programs, combined with state of the art coaching methods and equipment.
Jason was blessed to be mentored by 1996 Olympics Sports Doc, Dr. Steven Horwitz over the last 15 years; Jason became a unique professional in the fitness world through his guidace. Most fitness professionals either focus only on sports performance, or only on injury prevention/ rehab. Most lack the ability to bridge the gap between the world of injuries and elite performance. Jason is lucky enough to be one of those select few professionals. The philosophy and methods Jason uses with his athletes and clients reflect this highly unique set of skills. As such, the culture of Top Tier Columbia showcases this uniqueness. Our community embraces our motto of, “form above all else,” and celebrates each other’s achievements in precision and technique through positive reinforcement and praise.
