Saraf John
Building raw, transferable strength in Olympic-lifting and power athletes. Saraf turns the weight room into a precision lab where every rep has a purpose.
12+
Years Exp
Top 2%
US Ranked
180+
Pro Athletes
Specialty
Strength Training
Philosophy
Most people chase fatigue; I chase output. Strength isn’t about how tired you feel at the end of a session — it’s a skill you practice with intent, measured bar by bar until the heavy weight feels easy.
Progressive Overload
Strength is earned one calculated increment at a time
Bar Speed Tracking
We monitor velocity on every lift so load and intent always match the day's readiness.
Movement Mastery
Technique comes before tonnage — clean mechanics protect the joints that produce power.
Peak & Taper
We periodize training so athletes hit their biggest numbers exactly when it counts.
Trajectory
2019 - Present
Lead Performance Coach
RecoverX Performance
Programs strength and power blocks for national-level weightlifters and field athletes.
2015 - 2019
Strength Coach
USA Weightlifting Regional Center
Coached competitive lifters through state and national qualifying meets.
2011 - 2015
Assistant S&C Coach
Collegiate Athletics Dept.
Built foundational strength programs across multiple varsity sports.