Today we’d like to introduce you to Lamar Vaughn.
Lamar Vaughn was born in Jersey City, NJ in 1985 at Jersey City Medical Center to Joyce & Joel Vaughn. Lamar graduated from Barack Obama PS#34 in 1999 and Henry Snyder High School in 2003. While attending Henry Snyder High, Lamar excelled in the classroom and on both the baseball and football fields. Lamar received scholar-athlete awards all four years of high school. He also received a community service award and was listed in the Nations Who’s Who Among American High School Students.
Lamar received over fifteen scholarships to attend colleges. He attended St. Peters University on an academic scholarship and walked on to the football team. Lamar suffered a terrible knee injury while attending St. Peters and decided to enlist in the United States Navy. While in the Navy, he deployed overseas and reached the rank of Aviation Electricians third-class petty officer. Lamar was an Aviation and Surface Warfare specialist and was recommended for Officer candidate and Seamen to Admiral school. Lamar served his country honorably for four years and decided to return to Jersey City.
Lamar coached football and mentored in both Bayonne and Jersey City for two years before relocating to Houston, TX. In 2009, Lamar had a near-death experience at the age of 23. He almost suffered a heart attack and was diagnosed with Hypertension. This wouldn’t stop Lamar from achieving his goals of completing his degree and bodybuilding. Lamar finished his bachelor’s degree in Science in 2012.
In 2015, Lamar decided to compete in the National Physique Committee. Lamar excelled in the category of Men’s Physique and has won three shows. In 2018, after three years of competing as an amateur, Lamar reached the title of IFFB PRO Bodybuilder and will make his pro debut in 2019. Lamar runs his own personal training business, Pride Training, in Houston, TX.
I’m where I am today because of the morals and beliefs my parents instilled in me, a great support system, and God. I don’t know where I would be without any of these key elements in my life.
Great, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
No, becoming a full-time entrepreneur and IFBB PRO has not been easy. In 2015 I ventured out into entrepreneurship but ended up back in the workforce after three months all because I made the decision on pure emotions and I had no plans of execution.
On the way to become a pro bodybuilder IFBB PRO. Hurricane Harvey set me back and it forced me to relocate. I started competing in 2015 and didn’t go pro until 2018. The most important thing was remaining consistent.
Pride Training – what should we know? What do you guys do best? What sets you apart from the competition?
Pride Training is my business.
I’m a certified personal trainer. I specialize in weight loss and muscle gain. I’m known for pushing my clients to new level showing them that the mind leads the body.
I’m most proud of what it stands for. Take Pride in ALL YOU DO.
What sets me apart from others. I’m a man of little words. I was raised on all actions speaker much loader.
What moment in your career do you look back most fondly on?
After losing everything in Hurricane Harvey, a bad break up, losing a close military brother, and depression all in one year. I have achieved all I set out to do no matter how long it takes me. (business owner, pro bodybuilder, college graduate, veteran) I have much to be proud of I’m truly blessed.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.thepridetraining,com
- Email: vaughnlamar21@gmail.com
- Instagram: lamar.vaughn2
Image Credit:
VICTORIA CHESNUT, JAQUETTA Rasberry-Diggs, Jarvis King, Takeya Meggett
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