“We want the kid that is so driven to just become his best, and we help shape him,” says Zach Even-Esh, owner of the affiliate Underground Strength Gym. He takes prospective athletes on an introductory workout he calls “The Trial.”
Even-Esh says “The Trial” serves two purposes, neither of which is to test out his program.
“Our results are proven. What we do works, bottom line. And it works better than anybody that’s anywhere near us,” he says.
Instead, Even-Esh says the purpose of his introductory test is to evaluate the athlete’s desire to train and show respect for the parents’ commitment to their child’s training.
“Training like this in this environment and this hard and requiring them to commit and requiring them to do what others won’t do, I guarantee that the kids here are going to be like our future leaders and our future success stories,” Even-Esh says.
7min 0sec
Additional audio: CrossFit Radio Episode 149 by Justin Judkins, first aired Dec. 8, 2010.
Free Download
Comment
Related Articles
Zach Even-Esh, owner of the affiliate Underground Strength Gym, has found success training young athletes. His programming is tailored to help sport-specific young athletes step up their game.
“These… Continue Reading
Zach Even-Esh, owner of the affiliate Underground Strength Gym, has found success training young athletes. His programming is tailored to help sport-specific young athletes step up their game.
In Part 2 of the… Continue Reading
Zach Even-Esh of Underground Strength Coach/CrossFit Underground believes his gym is a lot like Fight Club.
“This is basically like an underground tribe,” he says. “You’ve got kids that walk around the… Continue Reading
Zach Even-Esh, owner of the affiliate Underground Strength Gym, has found success training young athletes. He takes all athletes, from the best to the strugglers, and helps them reach their goals.
For Even-Esh… Continue Reading
13 Comments on “The Trial”
1
wrote …
rules
Login to reply to this comment
Permalink
2
wrote …
Zack,
How hard do you push these kids on this audition day? Is it more to see how coachable they are or to see how tough?
Love the videos you've been putting out.
Matt
Login to reply to this comment
Permalink
3
wrote …
What a fantastic gym to train at.
Login to reply to this comment
Permalink
4
wrote …
The Trial! AWESOME! GREAT GREAT STUFF ZACH!
Login to reply to this comment
Permalink
5
wrote …
I would have loved a place like that when I was a teen. Nice job guys, rock on.
Login to reply to this comment
Permalink
6
wrote …
Thanks for sharing. Can you post exactly what you do on the trial in terms of exercises, sets, and reps?
Login to reply to this comment
Permalink
7
wrote …
I love getting the kid to commit and NOT wanting to waste the parents money. Awesome! What parent wouldn't appreciate that sentiment.
Login to reply to this comment
Permalink
8
wrote …
When i was in HS a tough workout was 3 sets of 10 bench press, 5 minutes rest
Where was crossfit in 1985?
Login to reply to this comment
Permalink
9
wrote …
Awesome stuff Zach!! Keep up the good work!
Login to reply to this comment
Permalink
10
wrote …
Love seeing what you do. Awesome stuff Zach.
Login to reply to this comment
Permalink
11
wrote …
Zach you are one coach and well as Joe Defranco I look up to. I have 3 years and 10 months until I retire. I am thinking of doing the some type of training athletes, but more with jiujitsu and mma in mind. thanks for the motivation.
Login to reply to this comment
Permalink
12
wrote …
Zach - great stuff Zach. Your passion for the kids is clear. You are correct about the ability to influence kids in a meaningful and positive way. When I was 13 I was fortunate enough to have a coach like you. He told me I could anything. I worked me hard and demanded maximal effort. He convinced me at a young age that I could compete at the Olympics. I dedicated myself to that goal that day. Now, it is 19 years since I competed in the Barcelona Olympics but the lessons I learned back then have helped me be successful and happy in life beyond sports. Never underestimate the impact you can have on a kids' life. It is important work that you do. Keep it up.
Respect.
Brad
Login to reply to this comment
Permalink
13
wrote …
Awesome stuff!! That kid worked HARD! Keep up the great work!
Debbie
Login to reply to this comment
Permalink
Leave a comment