Sergeant Mike Lawson

Introduction

SGT. Mike Lawson is demanding, inspiring, knowledgeable, athletic, and tireless. He is an experienced leader who successfully coaches people to overcome their own obstacles, achieve goals, and tap the power within.

He is a master at combining just the right elements of old school gym class, real military basic training, and highly effective functional training in his classes and coaching programs. Between the groans and the sweat, there is plenty of laughter in his classes.

Susie Jarosch and Mike Lawson have worked together for the past decade. Mike played an integral role in Susie's basketball career and their professional relationship has since grown into a strong, diverse and highly experienced team at High Five Agency for the athletes.

Basketball Programs

Mike created and runs the substantial basketball program at the Redmond Athletic Club. Mike's own noteworthy basketball resume and personal passion for basketball fuels this program to be one the top in the area. He offers professional level coaching, from fourth grade up through NBA level. Mike is heavily involved in Seattle's professional NBA and WNBA programs.

Influence

People say they view life a little differently after spending time in one of Mike's classes. Mike's wealth of high-level experience in his personal, athletic, and military history makes Specialty Athletic Programming one of Mike's strongest assets. His cutting edge training classes, such as the Boot Camp series, Island of Fortitude, Ski and Sports Conditioning, and Strength and Conditioning are all unmatched in excellence to any others found in local area clubs and well beyond.

"Mike Lawson takes fitness to a whole new level. His physical and mental preparation is both unique and highly effective for a professional athlete. Personally and professionally, Mike is truly one of the best people I've ever had the opportunity to work with. I'm lucky to have had his influence and support throughout my professional career in Europe."
- Nadja Morgan, High Five Athlete (France 2007-08)

"I have only known Mike for 6 months and it seems as if I've known him for many years. He has not only helped me physically, but also mentally and spiritually with basketball and life."
- Ryan Rourke, High Five Athlete (Portugal 2007-08)

"Sgt. Mike is the master of making high performance training FUN! The passion and enthusiasm that he brings to his workouts is contagious. I have really enjoyed training with and learning from him in the off-season. Whatever your fitness goals, Mike will get you ready!"
- Kristen O'Neill, High Five Athlete (Spain 2007-08)

Background & Experience

Nothin' But Net (1997 - Current)

• Coaching and basketball skills training
• Coordinated and participated on men's practice team for the Seattle Storm during the 2004 Championship Season
• Coordinated and participated on men's practice team for the ABL's Seattle Reign

Redmond Athletic Club (2000 - Current)

• Basketball / Special Events Coordinator

Sound Mind & Body Gym (1995 - Current)

• Basketball Coordinator / Group Fitness Leader

NBA FILA Summer Pro League (1995)

Military Experience

• Served in the U.S. Army as a recon commando (1986 - 1994)
• Graduated #1 in his class at the Elite French Foreign Legion School (France 1989)
• 300 elite NATO soldiers started the 9-month training course, 33 graduated