Strength Evolved
Meet Your Coach
Amanda Sheppard, M.S.Ed., SSC
Coaching that builds durable, real-life strength
Amanda is a Certified Starting Strength Coach with 10+ years coaching lifters across collegiate programs, private coaching, and group instruction. She holds a B.S. in Kinesiology and an M.S.Ed. in Exercise Physiology. Her work includes leading roles in university athletics and at Starting Strength Beaverton, published articles for the Starting Strength network, and recognition as Starting Strength Coach of the Year (2022).
Amanda has been coaching strength athletes for over a decade. She holds a B.S. in Kinesiology (Exercise Science), an M.S.Ed. in Exercise Physiology, and is a Certified Starting Strength Coach (SSC).
Her experience spans collegiate athletics, private clients, and group instruction. As the former Head Coach & Partner at Starting Strength Beaverton, she has trained lifters of all ages and backgrounds. Amanda was named Starting Strength Coach of the Year in 2022 and has published training articles through the Starting Strength network.
Whether reviewing squat form remotely or coaching in person, Amanda brings clarity, confidence, and actionable guidance to every lifter she works with.
Client stories: strength at every age
Teen lifter • Neurodivergent
A neurodivergent teen who had never enjoyed exercise before learned to lift safely, got excited about hitting new milestones, and found a kind, supportive training environment.
Travel camp + online coaching
A lifter who flew in for a squat/deadlift camp left with clearer technique, then continued online coaching with Amanda to keep progressing from home.
Plateaued lifter • Heavy numbers
After months of being stuck, took his bench from 135 to 215, squat from 155 to 325, and deadlift from 205 to 385 with Amanda’s coaching.
Chronic illness & migraines
Saw a major reduction in pain and migraines while working back to squatting more than bodyweight.
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