Welcome to The Intentional Athlete Experience

An all-inclusive, immersive in-person event designed to guide you toward a more intentional pursuit of strength.

This experience is for athletes who want more than just PRs. This is for those seeking depth, meaning, and growth through their training. Because the pursuit of physical strength can and should strengthen every area of your life. The key is training with intention.

📅 April 17–19, 2026

⚡ Only 8 spots available — secure yours today!

Elevate. Empower. Unleash.

Beyond Building Your Total

Most lifters focus on building their total, and that’s not wrong. But it’s only part of the story.

This event is about expanding your TOTAL experience.

Because strength isn’t just measured in kilos. It’s measured in growth, awareness, and how deeply you connect with your pursuit.

Enjoyment of the journey
Meaningful pursuit of strength
Skills for LIFE & lifting
Balance pursuit and recovery
Focused, Channeled emotions
Freedom from self-sabotage

This event is rooted in community and connection, created to help you explore the true depth of your lifting and yourself.

No more red lights for depth after this experience. You’ll walk away with the tools, awareness, and support to lift and live with more clarity, confidence, and purpose.

Here’s how we’ll make that happen......

Event Overview

📅 April 17–19, 2026

Beyond Basics, Into Mastery

Most seminars stop at lifting mechanics and programming but peak performance requires more.

The Intentional Athlete Experience blends mindset training, movement, and advanced techniques to create a truly holistic approach to strength. Through this integration, you’ll gain far more than just weight on the bar you’ll learn to understand yourself on a deeper level, developing the awareness and skill to navigate both training and life with purpose.

Our focus is on intentionality and balance teaching you to harness both effort and ease for sustainable growth without burnout.

This all-inclusive event includes meals and lodging so we can maximize our time together for learning, connection, and transformation. The weekend features community discussions, lectures, hands-on MindBody work, and training sessions designed to strengthen every part of you.

Now, let’s take a closer look at what the weekend holds.

Night 1 - Friday, 6:00 PM Start time

Cultivating your Why

Arrive early to settle in, meet fellow athletes, or get a training session in before dinner. At 6:00 PM, we’ll officially begin with a community meal prepared by your hosts.

After dinner, we’ll dive into the heart of what brings us together our why. Many people can talk about their goals, but few have ever intentionally cultivated the deeper purpose behind them.

Your “why” doesn’t just appear; it’s something you create through reflection, action, and purpose. Together, we’ll begin that process uncovering what truly drives you so your pursuit of strength becomes more meaningful, grounded, and free.

Day 2 - Morning Session: 7:00 - 9:00 AM

Movement

As the saying goes, motion is lotion. We’ll start the morning by exploring mindful movement practices designed to promote health, durability, and freedom of motion. Developing a strong range of movement not only supports performance but also deepens your kinesthetic awareness The connection between how you move and how you feel.

After our movement session, we’ll come together for a community-based breakfast, fueling both body and connection as we prepare for the rest of the day’s work.

Day 2 - Mid Morning Session: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tension & Entrainments

Following breakfast, Vanessa and Ross will lead an in-depth session on TENSION. Exploring the difference between active and passive tension, what creates it, and how to both harness and release it in your training and your life.

After the discussion, Vanessa will provide each attendee with a NetworkSpinal entrainment, a gentle yet powerful practice designed to help your body release stored tension and restore balance to the nervous system.

We’ll then pause for a short break before coming together again for our community lunch — refueled and ready for the next stage of the journey.

What is an Entrainment?

A NetworkSpinal entrainment is a gentle, precise technique designed to release tension patterns stored in the body and restore balance and coherence to the nervous system. Unlike traditional adjustments, entrainments work by using light touches at specific spinal points to help the body reorganize and self-correct, leading to improved energy flow and adaptability. For athletes, the benefits are significant: greater nervous system efficiency, enhanced recovery, and a higher capacity to handle physical and mental stress. This means faster adaptation to training, improved performance, and a reduced risk of injury, allowing athletes to reach new heights in both their sport and overall well-being.

Day 2 - Afternoon Session: 2:00 - 5:00 PM

Intentional Training Session

After refueling with a nourishing lunch, we’ll shift gears into a presentation on intentional training. Exploring how purpose extends far beyond the workout itself.

Intentionality doesn’t end when you rack the bar. What you do before, after, and between sessions shapes your growth just as much as the training itself. In this session, we’ll break down how to make every part of your process meaningful, efficient, and aligned with your goals.

Following the presentation, we’ll head into the home gym for a hands-on intentional training session, putting these principles into practice. You’ll experience what it truly feels like to train with focus, awareness, and flow.

We’ll close this session with a short break before gathering again for dinner.

Day 2 - PM Session: 6:00 - Close

Transform Anxiety into FUEL!

Tonight, we eat and connect. Gather around the table with fellow athletes to refuel, unwind, and strengthen the bonds that drive growth.

After dinner, we’ll move fireside for one of the most powerful sessions of the weekend: Transforming Anxiety into Fuel. Together, we’ll explore the subtle but crucial difference between anxiety and excitement. More importantly, learning to shift between the two can unlock new levels of potential, both on the platform and in life.

Close out the night with good conversation, an adult beverage, and maybe a s’more by the fire. Because tonight isn’t just a meal. It’s a mindset shift.

Day 3 - AM Session: 9:00 AM-Noon

Integration & Closing

After our community breakfast, we’ll come together to reflect and begin integrating everything learned throughout the weekend. This session is about exploring what resonates most for you. How to carry intentionality forward in your training, your mindset, and your daily life.

We’ll also open the floor for a closing Q&A, giving space for final insights, questions, and shared reflections from the group.

To conclude our time together, Vanessa will guide a transformative breathwork session. Awakening the body, grounding the mind, and sealing the weekend’s experience in presence and clarity.

Community Fuels Growth

Every experience becomes richer when it’s shared. Connection fuels growth, accountability, and the courage to become our best selves.

That’s why The Intentional Athlete Experience is built around community. There’s a depth we can only reach together. In person, through shared energy, conversation, and presence.

Every attendee also receives lifetime access to our online community, course materials, and future resources — ensuring your growth continues long after the weekend ends.

What others are saying

"After five years away from the sport I love, The Intentional Athlete helped me rediscover my passion, rebuild my confidence, and believe in my ability to compete again."

-John Garafano

"The Intentional Athlete Experience far exceeded my expectations, giving me powerful tools I now use in every session to lift better, recover faster, and handle setbacks with confidence. Beyond powerlifting, the event empowered me with skills to show up a better father and husband - all while enjoying incredible food and community."

-Zach Morrow

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The Intentional Athlete Experience Applied

Inaugural participant Zach Morrow shares how his experience at The Intentional Athlete transformed not just his lifting, but his entire life.

That’s what this is all about. Training with intention isn’t just about bigger PRs; it’s about creating growth that shows up everywhere. In your work, relationships, and daily life.

When we train with purpose, the lessons learned under the bar become the foundation for how we live beyond it.

Watch Interview Here

Our Space

Let’s take a quick look at where the experience unfolds. We’re located about 45 minutes from Atlanta International Airport, offering both convenience and comfort.

The event takes place in our home gym and teaching space, with accommodations split between our basement suite and a neighboring Airbnb for those choosing to stay on-site.

Early check-in and extended stays are welcome. Just reach out to Ross directly to coordinate travel or special arrangements.

This setting is intentionally designed to feel personal and hygge. A space for growth, learning, and community.