Coach Hayden Harmon
Coach Hayden Harmon brings over a decade of high-level strength, performance, and tactical leadership experience to the Catch A Lift Fund. A USMC Infantry Veteran (2009–2013), Coach Hayden completed two combat deployments to Afghanistan, including serving as a Military Working Dog Handler.
Following his military service, Coach Hayden earned his Master’s degree in Health and Human Performance from Oklahoma State University and built an extensive coaching career spanning JUCO, Division II, and 5+ years at the NCAA Division I level. Currently serving as the Coordinator of Athletic Performance at a 6A high school in Oklahoma, Coach Hayden is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Registered Strength & Conditioning Coach (RSCC), and USA Weightlifting Level 1 Coach.
Coach Hayden is passionate about translating battle-tested leadership and elite human performance science into practical, sustainable habits for CAL Veteran Athletes.
Outside of the weight room, Coach Hayden enjoys playing golf, shooting, and attending sporting events at Oklahoma State University. Coach Harmon and his wife are excited to welcome their first son into the world at the end of September!
Meet the other CAL Coaches
Coach Nikki Elder
Coach Nikki Elder Certifications ISSA-Personal Trainer TRX Instructor Certified Mental Health First Aid MSACN (Master of Applied Clinical Nutrition from New York Chiropractic College) VetConnect
Coach Adam Sutej
Coach Adam Sutej Certifications L1 Crossfit Certified ISSA Certified Personal trainer ISSA Tactical Conditioning Specialist ATA Adaptive and Inclusive Trainer TRX Certified Mental Health First
Coach Austin Owens
Coach Austin Owens Certifications ISSA Tactical Conditioning Specialist ISSA Strength and Conditioning ATA Adaptive Trainer Mental Health First Aid VetConnect Groups connect here Coach Owens
Coach Leo Librando
Coach Leo Librando Certifications NASM Certified Personal Trainer NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist USA Triathlon Level 1 AIT Adaptive Fitness Coach Mental Health First AID 80/20 Endurance
Coach William Walker
Coach William Walker Certifications Weight Management Specialist – ISSA Certified Nutritionist-ISSA Certified Strength Conditioning-ISSA Certified Certified Personal Trainer-ISSA Certified Tactical Conditioning Specialist-ISSA Certified CPR Lay
Coach Aaron Baca
Head Coach Aaron Baca Certifications My Vinyasa Practice, 200-Hour Yoga Certified Pain Free Performance Specialist (PPSC), Pain Free Performance Level 1 Certified PPSC, Functional Kettlebell