Rodney D. Carson
Rodney D. Carson
Rodney D. Carson comes from a military and law enforcement background. His father, a Vietnam veteran, retired after 25 years of service in the United States Air Force. Previously, SDI Carson was a Peace Officer with the California Department of Youth Authority, served as a Group Supervisor and Youth Counselor for 12 years, and was a member of the Preston Tactical Team.
SDI Carson
SDI Carson earned the title of Drill Instructor and T.A.C. Officer with the Youth Offender LEAD Boot Camp Program. SDI Carson’s unique experience as a Drill Instructor and Master Fitness Trainer includes training at military bases such as Army National Guard Camp San Luis Obispo, Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego and USMC Camp Pendleton, Oceanside.
A strong believer in Health and Fitness, SDI Carson developed workouts with the same “Get Fit Fast” concept inherent in most military Basic Training programs. SDI Carson designed all workouts for males and females, regardless of fitness level. A master motivator, SDI Carson follows John Wooden’s moto: “Never let what you cannot do, interfere with what you can do.” SDI Carson’s mentor is 1st Sgt. Henry “Buzz” Hill Jr.
QUALIFICATIONS AND BACKGROUND
Senior Drill Instructor, California Youth Authority, 3 years (9 training cycles – “The Toughest Beat In The State”) Certified Personal Trainer, California State University Hayward Health & Fitness Institute, Dr. Donald Chu Certified CrossFit Instructor, Level I Certified Kickboxing Instructor, United World Muay Thai Association (Trained in Thailand) Mixed Martial Arts Experience, Judo, Tae Kwon Do, Wing-Chun, Jeet Kun Do, AshanTao, Boxing, Arnis/Eskrima and Jui Jitsu Lead Instructor, RINGSIDE Kickboxing Boot Camp Lead Instructor, TRX Suspension Trainer Lead Instructor, TRX Rip Trainer Lead Instructor, SPARQ Training Lead Instructor, DYNAMAX Medicine Ball Training Lead Instructor, MARINE CORPS Daily 16 Exercise Program Recipient Bryant “True Heroes” National Award Strength & Conditioning Coach, MARINE CORPS Recruiting Sub Stations S. Sacramento & Roseville Strength & Conditioning Coach, USA Paralympic Sport Club – Military & Veteran Programs Strength & Conditioning/Track Coach, Wounded Warrior Games Strength & Conditioning/Track Coach, Wounded Warrior Marine Corps Trials Strength & Conditioning/Track Coach, MARINE CORPS – Wounded Warrior Regiment Strength & Conditioning/Track Coach, ARMY – Wounded Warrior Transition Command Strength & Conditioning/Track Coach, Holy Family Catholic School Strength & Conditioning/P.E. Coach, Visions In Education Member, IDEA Health & Fitness Organization Presenter, IDEA World Fitness Convention Member, National Association of Drill Instructors Member, USA Track & Field Association Member, USA Police Decathlon Team Decathlon Champion, World Police & Fire Games Decathlon Champion, International Law Enforcement Olympics 3x Decathlon Champion, National Police Summer Games 3x Decathlon Champion, California Police Summer Games Gold Medalist – 100, 200 & 400 Meter Sprints – International Masters Track Circuit Gold Medalist – 400 & 1,600 Meter Relays – International Police & Fire Track Circuit Nike & Power Bar Sponsored Athlete, Decathlete & Sprinter Founder & Race Director, Annual Mather Mud Run – The Original Nor Cal Mud Run – 10 Years Strong! Founder & Race Director, Annual Armed Forces Day Mud Run Founder & Event Coordinator, Grunt Games – Mission Ready Challenge Founder & Senior Drill Instructor, Basic Training Boot Camp Fitness Program Founder & Lead Instructor, Ringside Kickboxing Boot Camp Co-Founder & Coach, Kids ABC’s – Kids Athletic Boot Camp Competitor, Marine Corps 10k Mud-Run, Camp Pendleton Competitor, Marine Corps Boot Camp Challenge, M.C.R.D. San Diego Certified C.P.R. and First Aid Training, American Red Cross