Accountability Tactics: Building Consistency Beyond College Athletics – Rucking, Macros & the Beginner’s Mindset

In this Former Athlete Society Accountability Call, I share 3 detailed strategies that I've been implementing in my training and lifestyle that's allowed for me to stay locked & dialed in on training and approaching the long-term health benefits I'm chasing.

When the roar of the crowd fades and the structure of daily practices disappears, staying consistent with your health and fitness can feel harder than the toughest preseason you ever survived.

That’s where the Former Athlete Society comes in—and today’s Accountability Call delivers three powerful, real-world tactics I’m using right now to keep my own health, performance, and discipline dialed in.

This week’s LIVE call was one of my favorites yet because it wasn’t theoretical—it was tactical. I shared what’s working for me in real time and how these approaches are helping me train daily, avoid burnout, and even grow outside the weight room.

Here’s what we unpacked in this session:

🥾 Why I Ruck Every Day (and Why You Probably Should Too)

You might see me in the gym or on Instagram, pounding away at an uphill treadmill ruck session, and wonder—why rucking? Here’s the thing: at this stage in my life, it’s about being repeatable. Rucking doesn’t wreck my joints, it spikes my heart rate just enough to get meaningful work in (I’m talking 130 bpm zones), and most importantly, it doesn’t sideline me with nagging injuries.

As I told our group, your best ability is your availability. If you can show up and train every single day—even at moderate intensity—you’ll outperform the guy who’s crushing himself for 2 weeks, only to spend the next 2 nursing an achy knee or hip. Rucking gives me daily, low-impact volume while keeping the longevity of my training in focus.

📊 The Power of Tracking Macros for Real TDEE Awareness

We revisited macronutrient tracking—not because it’s sexy or new, but because it’s essential. I broke down how meticulously logging every bite you take (yes, every bite) and weighing yourself daily gives you the data to reverse-engineer your true TDEE.

Think about it like algebra for your body composition goals. When you know your daily intake and track rate of weight change over time, you (or your app) can calculate and course correct in real-time. It’s not just about calories—it’s about controlling the controllables so you can make adjustments to drive progress, whether your goal is fat loss, maintenance, or muscle gain.

🎸 Reigniting My Beginner’s Mindset (With a Dusty Old Guitar)

Here’s a curveball—what does an acoustic guitar have to do with training? Everything.

Learning a brand-new skill forces you into a beginner’s mindset. It humbles you. It frustrates you. And it teaches you patience, grit, and the importance of stacking small, consistent efforts over time. As a coach, I realized this was a missing piece for me. I’d been on autopilot in so many ways—so I pulled my old Fender out of storage and committed to strumming every day.

The process is clunky. It’s awkward. But it’s reignited my appreciation for what athletes feel when they step into a weight room for the first time. It’s given me more empathy and a fresh perspective on coaching. And it’s challenged my brain in ways that transfer directly back to how I approach my training and habits.

🎥 Watch the Full Accountability Call

This session is live now on YouTube. Whether you’re fighting to keep consistency post-college or just want to sharpen your mindset and discipline, there’s something in here for you.

And if you haven’t yet joined the Former Athlete Society, now’s the perfect time. You’ll get exclusive access to these Accountability Calls, plus a community of like-minded former athletes chasing their next level.