Success is built
not given!
A coaching career that started in college football and matured at the professional level now focused entirely on the people who walk into the gym ready to work.
The Story
A Real Résumé
Damonte McKenzie brings elite playing experience and professional training expertise to athlete development. A former standout at Lake City High School, McKenzie earned All-State honors, Defensive Player of the Year recognition, and a selection to the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas before receiving a full athletic scholarship to Clemson University.
At Clemson, he became a four-year letterman and two-year starting defensive tackle, earning All-ACC Honorable Mention and Strength and Conditioning All-American honors. He later continued his football career professionally, spending time with multiple NFL organizations and competing in NFL Europe.
Following his playing career, McKenzie returned to Clemson, contributing to the football program as a strength and conditioning coach, defensive line assistant, and defensive analyst.
McKenzie holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Clemson University and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, CPR/AED certified professional, and licensed Health & Physical Education teacher. His mission is to help athletes develop the strength, discipline, confidence, and preparation needed to perform at their highest level.
Background
The Path
LAKE CITY & CLEMSON
All-State standout and Shrine Bowl selection who earned a full scholarship to Clemson University, becoming a four-year letterman and two-year starting defensive tackle.
NFL & NFL EUROPE
Playing career with multiple NFL organizations and competed internationally with the Rhine Fire and Amsterdam Admirals
COACHING & PERFORMANCE
Former Clemson strength and conditioning coach and defensive analyst. Now a CSCS-certified trainer helping athletes and adults build strength, discipline, and confidence.
Philosophy
THE FORMULA D+A+C=R
Discipline
Showing up and doing the work, even when motivation fades.
Accountability
Owning your effort, your preparation, and your results without excuse.
Consistency
The daily commitment that separates potential from performance.
results
When these three principles are present, results are not accidental they are earned.