This week on the Brute Strength Podcast, I’m interviewing of the CrossFit OG’s, James Fitzgerald. James was the 2007 CrossFit Games champion as an individual, since then he’s made a big splash in the fitness world as the founder of OPEX Fitness. Aside for an incredible athlete, James has entered the realm of Master Coach. In this episode we get to learn about some of James’ inspirations and mentors as a coach, as well as mastery, the art of program design, bodybuilding, and of course, CrossFit. If you want to hear from a guy making waves in the fitness world, then James is your man. Enjoy the show.   Topics:   02:23 - Teach, learn, move, create 11:15 - Mastery 17:35 - Charles Poloquin 20:18 - Hierarchy of needs for coaches 24:09 - CrossFit & Bodybuilding 29:45 - Common mistakes in programing 40:02 - Thoughts on Matt Fraser and his career so far 44:25 - The importance of rituals 47:40 - Practice what you preach! 52:00 - Characteristics of a good coach   Honorable mentions:   Mel Siff Charles Poloquin Ian King Louie Simmons   Links:   OPEXfit.com Instagram   Books:   How To Eat, Move, and Be Healthy - Chek   Reviews:   If you love this podcast please click HERE to leave me a review. It energizes me to keep doing these as well as pushes us higher in the rankings. Thank you all for the support.   Follow us on Instagram @brute.strength.