Decisions, Goals, and Taking Action: An Athlete’s Journey

By Justin Lim, Community Reporter

When Kevin Alinyo’s middle school English teacher tasked the class with a writing exercise about their future aspirations, Kevin's response was clear: he wanted to play college football and eventually turn pro. Through a circuitous route, Kevin became a strength coach at Flood Sports, training athletes in physical and cognitive skill building.

In high school, despite being a two-year starter on varsity, he did not receive any scholarship offers and was told by his coach that he was not good enough to play at the next level. Kevin used this doubt as motivation to train harder. He took control of his own destiny, putting together his highlight film and sent it to colleges.

Oklahoma Panhandle State offered him a scholarship to play division two college football. Although he was eighth string he worked his way up and played throughout his freshman year. After transferring to several schools he graduated with a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies, with a focus on Kinesiology, Psychology, and Business.

He became a certified trainer, moving to Los Angeles to help athletes maximize their performance. From their body to mind, lifestyle, and habits, he taught his clients to have pride in preparation for their sport. It was during this time that Kevin met Jeremiah Flood, and they quickly bonded over their shared passion for sports and competition. They have since become a successful coaching duo. They create an environment where failure is embraced, allowing athletes to develop the confidence and strategies needed to overcome obstacles, during practice, gameplay, and life.

Kevin Alinyo's story is a powerful example of the age-old philosophy that life is not about what happens to us, but about how we respond to it. You can find Kevin and Jeremiah by visiting FloodSports.com.

Coach Kevin demonstrates an exercise to an athlete