ITN STUDENT SUCCESS: DAMON GODDARD

Meet Master Certified Health Coach, Damon Goddard!

Damon is an ITN graduate who focuses on sports performance and nutrition!

After his own journey with injury, digestive health issues, and an eye-opening encounter with the possibility of cancer, he decided to take his studies, knowledge, and impact further by becoming a Master Certified Health Coach (MCHC)!

Not only does he run his own company and help clients and athletes with nutrition and mindset, but he also works with high-level athletes who are looking to improve their overall health! He was also named one of Golf Digest’s “50 Best Golf-Fitness Professionals”!

Read on to learn more about Damon and his inspiring journey!

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN COACHING?

I have been in the sports performance industry for over 20 years now working with all levels of athletes. However, my main focus has been on the professional athlete.

WHAT IS YOUR NICHE?

I help people with chronic GI problems and also help my clients create a mindset to heal!

My niche has been in the golf industry for over 10 years now. I love working with athletes on a bridge program from rehabilitation to full performance.

A significant portion of this has been to alter the nutritional strategies to help the athlete recover faster and optimally perform.

TELL US YOUR STORY

Sports have always been a part of my life!

My father was a football coach, my brother was a successful quarterback, and I was blessed to play soccer at a very high level. It was when I was 16 and had to deal with a significant injury that sparked my interest in the sports performance industry.

I started my first sports performance company when I was 23 years old and have always emphasized nutrition as the most important integration into an athlete’s regimen.

What truly sparked my intrigue into diving deep into my nutrition studies was an event over 6 years ago when I was diagnosed with diverticulitis.

I had always been incredibly mindful of taking care of my body physically and nutritionally, but I was also under a massive amount of stress. I had just started a new company and had a two-year-old with another one on the way.

When I went in for the scope, they found two pre-cancerous polyps and had them removed. If I had waited for the average age for exams, it would have possibly been full-blown colon cancer by that point.

It was then that I truly realized the power of the gut-brain axis and how stress was wreaking havoc on my body.

From that point, I began the journey to truly optimize my nutrition and significantly root out the stressors in my life.

This was the catalyst for my deep dive into the Certified Transformational Nutrition Coach track so I could gather the tools needed to be a better coach and a better ME.

WHAT SUCCESSES HAVE YOU HAD AS A HEALTH COACH?

I’ve been fortunate to work with athletes that have had quite a bit of success in their respective sport.

From golf and winning majors to seeing athletes make the hall of fame, it’s always a joy to see athletes succeed at the highest level.

I also love the stories of the individuals who have physically struggled or have been in pain and to be able to be a conduit for them to start living a life of vitality.

HERE’S WHAT DAMON HAS TO SAY ABOUT BEING AN ITN GRADUATE

This journey with the Institute of Transformational Nutrition has proven to be one of the best professional decisions I have made for my continued education.

From the materials to the support that everyone provided throughout, I was constantly reminded that I was exactly where I needed to be.

Now, having graduated from the program, it speaks volumes to have access to even more continued education and professional support to continually keep the ax sharp with my knowledge base.

WORK WITH DAMON

We offer one-on-one services, as well as group coaching!

One of my favorite events that I do is called “Dinner with Damon.” It’s an opportunity for participants to enjoy an incredible meal at a choice restaurant. But most importantly, it’s a time for them to learn impactful components about nutrition. These locations and times can be found in the events section of our website.

FOR MORE ON DAMON

Instagram: @damon_goddard
Website: ampdgolfperformance.com
Podcast: Coming soon, so follow on Instagram for the latest updates on launch!