About

Coach Umar

Coach Umar is the founder and head coach of Headstrong and the driving force behind its coaching philosophy.

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He is more than just a trainer.

Umar helps athletes become stronger, fitter, and more confident, both physically and mentally.

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At the core of his coaching is trust.

Athletes feel comfortable asking questions, learning, and pushing their limits without pressure.

For Umar, elite coaching is built on clarity, honesty, and real human connection.

As the founder of Headstrong, Umar defines the technical standards and coaching philosophy.

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All coaching within Headstrong is built upon his methods, principles, and long-term vision.

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Roots & Perspective

Travel and especially the mountains play an important role in Umar’s life.

He was born in the Himalayan region of Pakistan.

This background shaped his mindset: stay calm, stay focused, and keep improving.

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Perfection is never the goal.

Development is.​

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My Story

Umar began his athletic journey playing cricket in Pakistan and later competing in boxing.

In 2015, at the age of 17, he discovered CrossFit.

During his very first beginner class, he watched athletes perform complex movements and thought:

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I want to learn this.

The path was often lonely.

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He trained without real guidance, built his own progressions, and learned through persistence and self-study.

This experience shaped the way he coaches today.

In 2021, Umar decided to become the coach he once needed himself.

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Coaching Today

Umar works closely with athletes worldwide, paying exceptional attention to detail.

He identifies small technical errors that others often overlook, especially in:

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• Starting positions

• Aggressive pulling mechanics

• Clean, controlled catches

• Gymnastics progressions

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Whether in the gym, through video analysis, or live calls, Umar works directly with athletes to find solutions when something isn’t working.

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No pressure.

No ego.

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Just respect and long-term progress.

Today, Umar coaches athletes across Germany, Sweden, Switzerland, and England not by simply writing training plans, but by personally guiding the process.