“My son, Bobby Lam, suffered a torn meniscus and was out of football for an entire season and most of the basketball season. Surgery was a success, 100 percent, but to be on crutches followed by an extended recovery, was a journey my son, and our entire family, had never taken and one that took its toll. And for an active, athletically-minded young man, it was indeed a challenge. But Bobby managed his way through the recovery and emerged surgically-fit but certainly not in shape; in fact, he lost weight and strength. He still had his self-confidence and an intellect that kept him heading in the right direction. But he wanted total recovery…in fact, not just recovery, but excellence in his physical well being. He had much to prove regarding rebounding and excelling. Enter EPIC, a physical training program that goes beyond…
When we enrolled Bobby in EPIC we did not understand the full scope of the program. Yes, physical training was present. You could easily see that from the facility. We did not know the coaches…what an impact they make! We did not see what we initially thought were unintended consequences but later realized were part of the program…the further building of confidence, the maturing process, the focus on health and wellness, not just gaining weight and strength. All-in-all Epic is a program of physical and mental excellence that will surpass any short-term timelines. This program will certainly help Bobby in his young adult life if not longer. The discipline, the healthy diet, the positive can-do attitude and a sense of responsibility to himself will carry-forward for a long time to come.
So what are the ingredients? Attitude, confidence, desire and tenacity from the student. From the program…well, it hard to say. Yes, facility and trainers are important. But just how Joe and Brandon make this happen, I’m not quite sure. It is like the sum of the parts being greater than the whole. It is treating the program as a journey versus an outcome. It is about developing relationships of trust, with others and with yourself. I guess you just need to talk to Joe and Brandon.”