My name is Joc. I was born in Williamsport, Pennsylvania and raised in Marrero, Louisiana. Growing up in New Orleans, I was taught early to deal with adversity. I love motivating people to overcome their own and push through the odds.
While in the military, doctors told me I would need three leg surgeries, or I would never run again. In 2015, I found myself far from what I had loved since I was a kid: fitness and being an active athlete. Through trial and error, I was able to push through and become the person I knew I could be.
Then in 2021, in my mid-20s, I faced a life-altering car accident that left me with numerous injuries and set me on a difficult four-year recovery. I was sent to pain management to deal with the pain, or face several surgeries. Doctors said I would not be able to train with my injuries. That experience tested my faith, but it guided me onto a journey much bigger than myself.
Through dedication and hard work, I emerged not only stronger, but more determined to inspire others to be happy and healthy. My mission is to motivate people to push their limits and persevere through whatever challenges they face in fitness.
My motto is "One Lift At A Time." It means more than a workout. It means lifting up one person at a time. Thank you for following my journey.
This year, that journey led to the OCB stage: four first-place wins and an OCB Pro Card, in my very first competition.
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