Watching the show from the press pit provides me with a unique and up-close experience I never had prior to working within the industry. I get to see athletes before they hit the stage and speak with them in a pretty informal manner.
Another successful NPC Junior Nationals has come and just like money in my bank account, it’s gone and in the books.
Watching the show from the press pit provides me with a unique and up-close experience I never had prior to working within the industry. I get to see athletes before they hit the stage and speak with them in a pretty informal manner. When athletes like Adam Cohen hit the stage and look completely different from how they look a day prior, it’s pretty awesome.
I had a chance to catch up with some of the people that I admire in the sport on the amateur level such as Brian Yersky, Kevin Jordan, Zinjun Croon and Kevin Tomasini. All are cool, calm and collected individual who will do well in their contest prep. I did tell Kevin since he was so big that if he didn’t shred up for Nationals I was going to hit him in his chest (just kidding Kevin…………or am I?)
The overall winner of the show, Brian Pasquale looked phenomenal. Don’t get me wrong, every class winner looked good, but he was head and shoulders above everyone else. Big, thick and in condition. It was suggested that he doe’s the USA’s and he will answer that call. I hope to see him do well.
On the trainer side, it’s always nice to catch up with Chad Nicholls. I call him and “O.G. Guru” because he’s been in the game a LONG time and has shown what he can do on a high level. I never get to pick his brain like I would like but I’m sure we’ll cross paths again.
Overall, a great NPC Jr.Nationals and a great weekend. Much thanks to my camera guy Chris San Juan for helping me with interviews and I hope it got him inspired for nationals. Look for us next year, same Flex time, same Flex channel!
