Darin Lovat, SSC

A former collegiate student-athlete and coach, Darin brings a combined total of over 50 years of both training and coaching experience to Starting Strength Gyms. He has worked with student-athletes at UCLA, Eastern Washington University, Boston College, Washington State University, University of the Incarnate Word and the University of Memphis. In addition to his college experience, he has also spent time working with our men and women enlisted in the U.S. Armed Forces at Joint Base Lewis-McChord near Tacoma, WA.

Darin began working with the Starting Strength method in 2018 and immediately realized its value and effectiveness. This eventually led to his pursuit and attainment of the SSC credential as well as leaving the college athletics environment to both further his knowledge base and skill development with a wider population base.

He is passionate about continued growth and enjoys working with clients of all ages and abilities.

He enjoys spending his spare time with his two children and taking life’s out life’s frustrations on various golf courses around the country.