Michael Jones has been in the Fitness industry since 2016 working with NCAA Football strength and conditioning coaches, briefly training Olympic Weightlifting, and playing collegiate rugby. Currently, Michael is the team mentor and staff coach at Starting Strength Plano. He is previously the owner and head coach at Mobile Athletic Club in Alabama. He has developed a roster of clients from varying demographics, using barbell training to get them stronger and move them toward their fitness goals including former professional golfers, Crossfit athletes, and martial arts practitioners. He was the head strength coach for a private high school football team that went on to win the state championship under his coaching.
Personal training at Starting Strength Plano
- Intro sessions to learn the lifts
- One-on-one coaching in a small group format
- Semi-private coaching
Online Coaching from Starting Strength Plano
- Customized programming
- Remote coaching for each of your lifts
- Get stronger or get a full refund
$275/month — No contracts. No fees. Cancel anytime.
Online Coaching Membership Includes:
- TrueCoach Access - Communicate with your coach, access your programming, and upload videos for form checks
- Dedicated Attention - Feedback on your lifts to ensure safe and effective technique
- Individual Programming - Each trainee gets individualized programming to maximize progress
- Nutrition Advice - General nutrition recommendations to help you achieve your goals
- Instructional Videos - To help you perform the lifts in line with the Starting Strength model
- World-Class Coaches - The Starting Strength Coach certification is the most advanced in the industry
- Community - Online trainees are welcome to join Starting Strength Gym member events
- Fair Policies - We don't do what other online coaching services do - no contracts, no hidden fees
Nutrition Coaching
- Better Nutrition Habits and Better Recovery
- Simple, Actionable Steps
- Personalized Nutrition Plan
- Weekly Check-Ins
- Measurable, Sustainable Progress
$185/month — No contracts. No fees. Cancel anytime.
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9 Reviews on “Michael Jones, SSC”
Michael’s coaching has provided the structure and accountability I needed very badly to make the progress that I wanted. That along with the untempered instruction on form and technique has been invaluable in making me a better lifter. I also train in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and during the time that I’ve received coaching from Michael I’ve also noticed a drastic increase in strength and stamina in my rolling.
Working with Michael has quite literally improved every area of my life since he started coaching me. He provides direct, honest feedback to keep me true to the correct movement pattern while still taking into account my personal schedule and physical attributes. Everyone has different strengths and weaknesses when it comes to barbells. Michael has shown to be able to quickly identify those in my training and adjust programming to match what I need in my strength journey. Without hesitation, I would recommend him to anyone looking for a SS coach.
I self trained for years before signing up with Michael. While I did see small increases in strength, I also experienced multiple small nagging injuries. Ater signing up with Michael about 4 months ago, I have seen big increases in my strength. My max on all lifts has increased significantly. I am seeing less small injuries from getting constant feedback on form. Any issues or questions I may have are always treated with respect, even when I feel it may be a dumb question. I would highly recommend training with Michael to anyone. I have experienced coaching with Michael in both a virtual and in person setting and highly enjoyed both.
I have been working virtually with Coach Michael Jones, SSC, since around June of this year, and I cannot recommend him enough! I came to Michael after having followed Starting Strength principles on my own for a couple of years (I even read the books!) but nothing compares to the individualized coaching of an SSC, and Michael goes above and beyond with his attention to detail, commitment to educating his clients in ways that work for them, his professionalism, and unwavering support. I had been struggling for months with chronic lower back pain, and a work injury I was told could end my career – but with Michael I was able to accomplish in *days* what I couldn’t accomplish on my own in years, and I have both avoided career-ending surgery, and learned to work through fear, pain, and adversity. I literally couldn’t have done any of it without him – a nice, but tough coach, who brings years of experience and an individualized approach to each client, an all around great guy!
Michael is 100%” all in “as your coach. He is honest, conscientious, consistent, and thoughtful about each step in your progress as a participant and student of weight training. He has helped transition me from a novice to an intermediate lifter with smooth changes in my program and additional accessory lifts. He is an enjoyable person to work with.
Been with Michael at SS Plano for a few months and can recommend him as a knowledgeable, professional, and committed coach. He definitely knows what he’s doing and I’m glad I invested in training with him. If you’re on the fence, just know that Michael will help you do stuff that doesn’t seem possible right now. It’s worth the money to have a professional like him at your side. You won’t regret it.
M. Jones has been laboring to get me stronger for a year and a half. With his loud coaching, I have done things that I didn’t want to do and didn’t think I could do. The weights get heavier monotonically. I have accrued no injuries.
Insiders know that M. Jones prefers the handle ‘Joan’ because it is the singular of Jones, and he is only one of the Joneses.
If I get unruly at the Plano Gym, Joan points out my wizened condition and returns me to the straight and narrow. I’m 71, and I am not comfortable with civility as we practice it. But gravity doesn’t care about my comfort, and neither does Joan.
For no extra charge, while you are wheezing your lungs out after a set, you can get an explanation of what King Lear must have been thinking during this or that speech. Hamlet is also dredged up. And Heidegger, and Nietzsche.
If you want to get strong, this place and this coach will get it done through you whether you like it or not.
Michael is a fantastic coach who makes exercise enjoyable with his engaging small talk. He’s very attentive and provides clear directions. The program he created has kickstarted my strength journey, and I’m already seeing progress in the weight I’m lifting and improvements in my posture. I’m really glad I joined and have Michael as my coach. I’m hopeful that with his guidance, I’ll finally realize my goals and potential.
Thank you, Michael!
I’ve been training with Michael for the past 7 months online and have come to truly appreciate his honest and caring feedback. His to-the-point, don’t-mess-around, I-mean-business tone is very refreshing and needed. I can trust that he’s got my best interest at heart while he delivers solid pointers. He has gotten me past where I was getting stuck on my own and helped me to move forward way faster than I ever thought possible. It’s crazy when I look back to see how far he’s enabled me to come. Definitely worth it!