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Former NFL athlete. Father of two, husband of @caylinpoehls and former @montanagrizfootball coach @manhattantigersfootball and @dialedfitness406

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What a ride. It is hard to put 36 years of whistle-blowing, early mornings, and sweat into a single post, but here it goes.
Back in 1990, while I was still just a kid in high school, I started coaching and mentoring others. I didn’t know it then, but God was already writing the script for my entire life. From running out onto the field at Eastern Illinois University, to finishing my engineering degree at New Mexico State, to living out a dream of playing 8 years of Football for my profession across 4 different states. Football took me everywhere. But when I packed up and moved to Scottsdale in September of 2001, the Valley officially became home. For the last 25 years, I have had the absolute honor and privilege of serving as a strength and performance coach in Arizona. Every single day with each and every athlete was a blessing. During that time I have coached the entire spectrum of humanity. Aspiring 8-year-old kids with big dreams, 80-year-old Senior Olympians who refused to let age dictate their lifestyle, All-Pro NFL players, MLB All-Stars, Olympic Gold Medalists, WWE World Champions, moms, dads, husbands, and wives.
To the athletes and families of the Valley: Thank you. Thank you for believing in me. Thank you for buying into the standard, for enduring the heavy days, and for trusting me with your most precious gifts, your children. Watching them grow from wide-eyed kids into elite competitors, and more importantly, into incredible men and women of character, has been the greatest reward of my career. About a week ago, On Thursday, June 11th, 2026, I coached my very last group session.
After 25 years of dedicating my days to everyone else’s families, it is finally time to fully dedicate my days to mine. I am stepping away from coaching to focus entirely on my wife and girls. They have sacrificed so much to let me chase this passion, and now, they get 100% of me. I might be stepping off the weight room floor, but the relationships, the memories, and the bond we built through sacrifice, sweat, and commitment will last a lifetime.
Thank you, Arizona. It has been an honor to serve you.
Coach EB

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It’s always been about these people and many more not pictured. I said it 2 years ago and will say it again today, I’m so incredibly thankful to have been surrounded by some of the hardest working, talented, and grittiest athletes around. Bittersweet end to the lab but thankful for all the 5:30am blood baths and humbling beatings, and gaining this community. Thanks for setting the bar high and as always, stay dangerous.

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Tomorrow…
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#bemtntough
#alwaysready
#staydangerous

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After two wonderful years, my Montana chapter is—for now—coming to a close. 10 photos are not nearly enough to capture the campfires, pack-ins, misadventures, workouts, and incredible friends I’ve found here. Thank you everyone, and thank you Montana. I’ll be back! But for now, next stop: Boston

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Beautiful views of Montana on our way to Cooke City to start our epic backpacking trip. Even got to go through a bit of Yellowstone and get stuck behind a Bison 😂 #montana #bigskycountry #yellowstone #bison #epicviews #roadtrip #cookecity #backpacking #greatoutdoors #ouradventureco

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My champion and our trophy!!! A sweet baby girl! #TeamPoehls @caylinda

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// PERSISTENCE
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“That’s what MTNTOUGH offers is that mental toughness. You’ve got to push yourself, push through the pain. By doing that you’re just going to make yourself a better person, a better human, and for me a better husband and a better father.”
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MTNTOUGH’er and Retired NFL Offensive Lineman @willpoehls
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#alwaysready
#bemtntough
#mtntoughfitnesslab

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Getting ready for the open house and supporting @willpoehls and the Colts! Open house tomorrow 1122 E Geneva Dr Tempe! Stop by and say hi to @jeremypoehls and see this amazing home in the heart of Tempe! #teampoehls #dowork #abetterqualityexperience #jeremypoehlsrealtor #temperealestate #eastvalleyrealestate

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Time spent with some of my favorite folks! (Not all are pictured ❤️)

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Remembering grandpa, and of course Uncle Rick setting a great example for the littles. 🤪

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#ThankATeacher #TeacherAppreciationWeek
#HeartOfTheHorseshoe

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Sport and Life

One of our favorite things about Sport is that playing them prepares athletes for Life.
Efficiently changing direction is a very effective skill to be better at both. This is a skill that @willpoehls mastered while preparing for his @nfl pro timing day with us. It served him well during his NFL career and has tremendous carryover to life.
Be certain that you are doing the things necessary to prepare you for both. #nfl #draft #sport #football #life #skills
One of our NFL draft prep athletes

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