Built by greats: Some Key Mentors Behind JMDII
Greatness is never built alone.
JMDII isn’t just a reflection of my journey — it’s forged from the wisdom of legendary coaches who molded me into the athlete and leader I am today. From NFL All-Pros to powerhouse D1 minds, these men helped shape my mindset, my standard, and my system. Their fingerprints are all over JMDII — and their legacy lives on through every athlete who steps inside this academy.
Ron Mckeefery
Master of Performance Systems
2x National Strength Coach of the Year | NFL, Collegiate, & Olympic Level
Coach McKeefery is a global icon in the world of strength and conditioning. His systemized, detailed approach taught me how to build athletic performance from the ground up — with relentless precision.
Training under him gave me the blueprint for sustainable, elite development. The recovery systems, the structure, the relentless standard — all of it lives inside JMDII.
He taught me that excellence starts with the smallest details. And those details? They change everything.
Rod Perry
Elite Wisdom & Total Accountability
2x All-Pro NFL Cornerback | 23-Year NFL Coaching Veteran
Coach Perry was my “Mr. Miyagi.” He mentored me for over 5 years and reshaped the way I thought about performance and life.
“Sacrifice for what you want… or what you want becomes the sacrifice.”
“Your body is your business.”
These weren’t just lessons — they were code. He drilled into me the mindset of total ownership, discipline, and self-respect.
A huge part of JMDII’s Mindset Mastery program is rooted in the values he taught me — values that continue to guide every move I make.
JD Williams
The Standard of Consistent Greatness
First-Round NFL Draft Pick | 4x Super Bowl Appearances | Fresno State Legend
Coach JD was with me every day throughout my D1 career. From meeting rooms to the field, his message never wavered:
“Winners win. Because Thats What Winners do.”
This means that Winners win Not by accident — but because it’s who they are.
His mindset became my mindset. Consistent excellence in everything — from how you prep, to how you move, to how you recover.
That standard is now the backbone of JMDII. Not just “sometimes elite” — but elite, always. Because that’s who you are. And that’s what it takes.
Jeff Tedford
Discipline is the Difference
Winningest Coach in Cal History | Former Fresno State Head Coach
Coach Tedford was my first D1 head coach and the one who lit the fire for how I approached this game at the highest level.
“How you do anything is how you do everything.”
He taught me that details aren’t optional. That your process is your outcome. His leadership deeply shaped my structure, my planning, and the intensity I now bring to every athlete I coach.
The discipline-first foundation of JMDII? That comes from Tedford.
Kalen DeBoer
Championship Mindset & Master Execution
National Championship-Level Coach | Culture Builder | Strategic Innovator
Coach DeBoer guided me during the final years of my collegiate career. His precision, preparation, and championship culture were different.
He taught me the power of micro-details — how greatness isn’t just built in games or workouts, but in the unseen hours. His ability to create systems that win deeply influenced how I built JMDII.
JMDII’s focus on clarity, structure, and sustained excellence is modeled after what I learned from Coach DeBoer.
🔱 A Legacy Built from Central Valley Love
JMDII wouldn’t be what it is without the countless coaches and mentors throughout the Central Valley who believed in me.
If you coached me, spoke life into me, or challenged me to grow — your impact is here. It’s in every program, every rep, every athlete who trains under JMDII.
Thank you for being part of this legacy. You’re not forgotten.
