MAS Performance Podcast
Fitness professionals are often misunderstood—portrayed as intimidating, loud, and unapproachable. Growing up, I believed strength coaches were just tough, no-nonsense figures who yelled people into shape.
But my journey through the world of Strength and Conditioning has shown me something completely different. The best coaches I’ve met are passionate, empathetic, and dedicated to helping others become their strongest selves—physically, mentally, and emotionally.
This podcast started as a platform to spotlight those coaches—the amazing individuals in the fitness world who are changing lives through movement, mentorship, and mindset.
But MAS Performance has evolved.
Now, we’re opening the mic to a wider range of high performers: leaders in sports, science, business, education, and beyond. Because performance isn’t limited to the gym—it’s in every conversation, every career, and every pursuit of growth.
Whether you’re a coach, an athlete, a curious thinker, or someone chasing excellence in your own lane, this podcast is for you.
Expect real conversations, practical insights, and stories that challenge stereotypes and celebrate what’s possible when passion meets purpose.
MAS Performance Podcast
Coach Kenneth Bolyard Strongfirst
A native of West Virginia and a military veteran who served eight years in the U.S. Army, Kenneth Bolyard is a StrongFirst Certified Elite Instructor located in Darmstadt, Germany where he owns and operates Mountaineer Athletics. Kenneth is an avid outdoorsman who spends much of his free time hiking, backpacking and mountaineering. Kenneth has been coaching since 1996 and working with kettlebells since 2002. He works with clients of all ages from all walks of life including police officers and military personnel, teenagers, corporate executives, and professional athletes. He specializes in mountain adventure training and strength training for triathletes with a philosophy that incorporates elements of Plan Strong, Strong Endurance and All-Terrain Conditioning. He offers in-person training for small groups and individuals as well as online training and does so in both English and German.