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 Aid
VetConnect Groups connect here
Coach Adam Sutej serves as the Resistance Bands Coach and Logistics Coordinator for the Catch A Lift Fund. As a former U.S. Army Artilleryman and Iraq combat Veteran, he understands firsthand the complex, often silent challenges Veterans face during and after their transition to civilian life. This personal experience entirely fuels Coach Sutej’s passion for helping fellow Veterans in arms to reclaim their physical health, rebuild confidence, and establish sustainable habits that truly transform their lives.
Through coaching, Coach Sutej works to empower Veterans to redefine ones limits, overcome physical or mental obstacles, and achieve goals they once thought were out of reach. Coach Sutej’s ultimate reward of this work isn’t just seeing someone hit a physical milestone, it’s witnessing their mental and emotional growth in real time.
Coach Sutej’s hands-on coaching style is backed by a diverse set of credentials, including CrossFit Level 1 Trainer, ISSA Certified Personal Trainer, ISSA Tactical Conditioning Specialist, TRX Suspension Training, and Adaptive and Inclusive Trainer through the Adaptive Training Academy.
Outside of work with Catch A Lift, Coach Sutej believes in making the absolute most of every opportunity life gives us. You can usually find him staying active, exploring the great outdoors, traveling to experience new cultures and foods, and, most importantly, spending quality time with his kids.
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