Mike began his career in performance training while preparing for college baseball, where he earned multiple All-America honors and set numerous school records. He started training athletes part-time in college and transitioned to full-time coaching upon graduation. Along the way, he developed close mentorships with world-renowned coaches, including Buddy Morris of the Arizona Cardinals and performance consultant James Smith, which reshaped his approach to training and long-term athlete development. He later served as Director of Sports Performance at a world-class facility before founding Freak Strength. With over 15 years of coaching experience, Mike is currently a Coach, Writer, and Owner, has worked with athletes from youth to professional levels across the NFL, MLB, NBA, MLS, WWE, and Olympic sport, and has consulted internationally. He has also served as a licensed acupuncturist for the New York Giants and hosts The Mike & Brooker Show on Spotify.