Izzy is what you'd call a "late bloomer". At 20 years old and weighing a mere 130 pounds, he started his lifting journey as a bodybuilder. Five years—and 50 pounds—later, he signed up for a powerlifting meet just for funsies… and immediately fell in love. In the five years (and another 40 pounds) since then, he’s thrown himself into the sport, learning as much as he can and chasing progress with full force.Today, Izzy competes at a national level and is ready to take his passion to the next level by coaching athletes who are starting their own powerlifting journeys. What you can expect from Izzy as a coach: someone who’s always learning and growing, someone who holds high expectations but gives just as much grace, and—most importantly—someone who wants your success as much as you do.