Coach Kyle Gets Real on Training the American Hero (Maker)

"Those who can't do, teach. Those who can't teach, teach gym." Or maybe even Jim. That's what Kyle ended up doing after first joining Team Jim way back in late 2009. It's no coincidence Jim's strength and endurance have increased dramatically since then. Don't let his laidback lax appearance fool you, the man is serious, and if Jim does prevail, his training methods could very well be the difference maker.

I had the pleasure of sitting down with Mr. Kyle Rosenberg, a self-professed athletic savant, over a few ice-cold brewskis to talk shop about his guy, Team Jim's Jim Heald.

Here's what he had to say.

ES: How did you get involved with Team Jim?

KR: Well, I saw this monster on the street and said, "Kyle, this dude is jacked; he might even have what it takes to beat somebody at something." I approached the beast of a man with a promise, a promise to make him bigger, better, faster, and stronger than he's even been. I did none of this, but this mother is ready regardless.

ES: What impact have you had on his training regimen?

KR: Well, I like to think that while I was sitting in the next room over, eating snacks and yelling at him to just give up that he was really pushing himself to get those 230 lbs off his chest.

ES: Which event do you feel like he'll dominate? Why?

KR: The long jump and boxing simply because of his reach.

ES: What does he need to work on most? How do you plan to help him improve in this area?

KR: He's really been having trouble keeping that milk down. I really have no idea what to do, it's going to come up at some point. Plus, I think Rick has this one in the bag.

ES: What would you like to say to those on the fence between Rick and Jim? Why should they support your man?

KR: Well, I don't think I could change anybody's mind if I tried as both contenders have a loyal following. However, I do think Jim will do just fine. This guy is an animal, and we have been training very hard.

ES: Is Rick going to win this thing or what?

KR: We'll see. It's going to be a good match-up.