In Episode 141, we speak with one of Derek’s fellow Canadians, Andrew Coates. Andrew takes us through his career journey and highlights the importance of every single connection he has made over the years, expanding his network of both friends and fellow professionals. His enthusiasm for the fitness industry, as well as his persistent approach to establishing relationships is what has served him well over his career. Andrew Coates was born and raised in Newfoundland, but now makes Edmonton, Alberta his home. He grew up as a competitive cross-country skier, basketball player, and dabbled in many other sports, but became a die-hard fitness enthusiast in his early 20’s. Andrew Began his career as a certified personal trainer in the fall of 2010 in Edmonton, Alberta, and has accumulated over 19,000 plus client coaching hours, and continues to build on that total. Andrew is devoted to reading and studying everything he’s able to find time for, about fitness, nutrition, behaviour change, and anything related to a career in the fitness industry. He has owned Andrew Coates Fitness since January of 2017 and also consults for Evolve Strength South. You can find out more information on Andrew Coates via the following links: Website: https://andrewcoatesfitness.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewcoatesfitness/ YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@Andrewcoatesfitness/ The D&D Fitness Radio podcast is available at the following locations for downloadable audio, including: iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/d-d-fitness-radio-podcast/id1331724217 iHeart Radio – https://www.iheart.com/podcast/dd-fitness-radio-28797988/ Spreaker.com – https://www.spreaker.com/show/d-and-d-fitness-radios-show Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/5Py2SSPA4mntNwYRm0Opri You can reach both Don and Derek at the following locations: Don Saladino: http://www.DonSaladino.com Twitter and Instagram - @DonSaladino YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/donsaladino Derek M. Hansen: http://www.SprintCoach.com Twitter and Instagram - @DerekMHansen YouTube - http://youtube.com/derekmhansen