Travis Mash

Lover of Christ, wife, and children! Own Mash Elite Performance, Director of Men & Women’s Weightlifting at LRU. World Champion Powerlifter!

[Travis Mash @MashElite]

The Box Squat vs Traditional Squat is a debate coaches have discussed for the past several decades. Strength coaches either love or hate the box squat, but like everything else, it’s a tool. In this thread, we will look at benefits, misconceptions, and possible risks. <Thread>

[Travis Mash @MashElite]

Hiking and Rucking are easily my favorite two types of aerobic exercise. #53andstillmoving

[Travis Mash @MashElite]

Just an FYI.

[Expo Recruits @ExpoRecruits]

62% of D2 football players that entered the transfer portal have retired.

79% of D3 athletes. 🤯

The grass isn’t always greener on the other side.

[Chris Horton @Courtside_Chris]

Starting to gain some love on the way to your goal of playing at the next level! Keep stacking days, making plays, and having fun!

[Jeff Bendel @JeffreyBendel_]

6’4 ‘27 Aiden Horton (District 5ive) is showcasing his usual level of two-way involvement. Running the offense as a main creator, making smart reads, and scoring as needed. Active rebounder and switchable defensive piece. Consistently does the little things #PhenomG3Live

[Travis Mash @MashElite]

@therealcam99 @CoachT_Stone @RustyMansell_ @ChadSimmons_ @On3 @Rivals @AlPopsFootball @PrepRedzoneNext @CoachHinson72 Always working!

[camjames99 @therealcam99]

Another great workout with @CoachT_Stone #playfast 📈 #classof2030 @MashElite @RustyMansell_ @ChadSimmons_ @On3 @Rivals @AlPopsFootball @PrepRedzoneNext
@CoachHinson72 @MashElite

[Travis Mash @MashElite]

My guy @therealcam99 Squatting 405lb! Just your average 8th Grader!

[camjames99 @therealcam99]

New squat PR 405 @RustyMansell_
@AWilliamsUSA @ErikRichardsUSA @CoachNDreiling @FO_SammyBatten @MichaelClark247 @DonCallahanIC @CoachDNic @CoachBradLambo @CoachToddBates @MiguelChavis65 @therealkwat @RRACKLEY9 @alex_marrs @coachwiles @ScottieHazelton @Adam_Pilapil @CoachPryVT

[Riley Gaines @Riley_Gaines_]

It's been 7 months since we had our baby and we're still receiving unexplained hospital bills in the mail.

Hardly ever an adequate description of services. Just a QR code to pay online.

It feels intentionally confusing and difficult to get answers. We want price transparency.

[StrengthCoachNetwork @StrCoachNetwork]

If @MashElite who has coached elite athletes, developed Team USA lifters, and spent his life around Olympic lifting—can say team sport athletes do not have to clean… why is that still so hard for some coaches to accept?

The clean is not the issue. It can be a great exercise.

But it is not the goal.

The goal is stronger, faster, more prepared athletes who can perform in their sport. If another exercise gets that result with less teaching time, less technical barrier, and better buy-in… why wouldn’t you use it?

Some coaches defend the clean like it’s untouchable. But coaching is not about protecting tradition. It’s about solving problems and getting results with the athletes in front of you.

Real coaching maturity is knowing the difference between the method and the mission.

So ask yourself:

Are you coaching athletes… or defending exercises?

Hear me speak about this tomorrow April 25, 2026 at the @NSCA Iowa State clinic hosted at Central College

Video from @NebStrength State Clinic in March 2026

[Travis Mash @MashElite]

@DADDYDAV_VFL @StrCoachNetwork Absolutely. Clean is better for explosive strength aka high rate of force development power.

[Travis Mash @MashElite]

Absolutely jacked!

[Scott Forsyth @Coach_Forsyth]

Haven't been on this app in quite a while! The last 16 weeks I've been prepping for a bodybuilding competition. Currently down 34 pounds 💪

Started at 263 - currently 229. Really proud how it's all coming together.

@StrengthDebates @bryk_squuaadd @savagehulkzilla @MashElite

[Travis Mash @MashElite]

7-yr-old Magnolia 15kg/33lb PR Hang Clean! Big PR for her! @thereadystate @SquatUniversity @DrTSuchomel What do you guys think?

[Travis Mash @MashElite]

7-yr-old Magnolia 15kg/33lb PR Hang Clean! Big PR for her! @thereadystate @SquatUniversity @DrTSuchomel What do you guys think?

[Travis Mash @MashElite]

One of my guys! Still submaximal but some coaches might complain. 😂

[Mason Sheppard @MasonShepp38]

275 on hang clean. The process never stops! @MashElite @CoachHinson72 @RISESportsPerf @247recruiting @PrepRedzoneNC @PrepRedzone @RivalsCamp

[Travis Mash @MashElite]

@SarkSeason6 @Sorinex It appears. 😂 those numbers get more challenging.

[Travis Mash @MashElite]

300lb/137kg PR (6kg PR) 1st time in over a Decade surpassing the 300 barrier. @Sorinex Spring Cleaning

Don’t let your Power Slip Away guys and gals ⬆️40-yrs old! I’m 53-yrs old and I was starting to believe that 300 wouldn’t happen again. #mashelite

[Travis Mash @MashElite]

One of my hard charging athletes! This one loves the process.

[Mason Sheppard @MasonShepp38]

Great training week! Big front squat 315!
Got a smooth bench rep 280. And some sprint work at about 80%. Getting ready for spring ball starting Monday!! @CoachHinson72 @MashElite @DavieHSFootball @nchssportspage @CFIShowcases @RivalsCamp

[Travis Mash @MashElite]

This is outrageous! An 8th Grader benching 315lb. I've never seen it before. Now his technique was off a bit, but this was the first set with breakdown. I'll gladly show anyone the warm up sets.

[Travis Mash @MashElite]

This is outrageous! An 8th Grader benching 315lb. I've never seen it before. Now his technique was off a bit, but this was the first set with breakdown. I'll gladly show anyone the warm up sets.

[camjames99 @therealcam99]

New PR on bench #315 @MashElite
@CoachT_Stone @PrepRedzoneNext @RiseIndoorSport #2030

[Travis Mash @MashElite]

This was so much fun @PCnowisthetime

[Performance Course @PCnowisthetime]

Performance Course’s Second Annual Coaches Summit. Can’t wait to do it again next year!