
The Foundation Protocol is the structure-first system for executive dads who are done starting over and ready to get leaner, strong and back in control.


"I have confidence I haven't felt since I was a kid."
Lost 24.8 lbs in 90 days
-Ryan G.
Executive, Husband,
Dad of 3

"This program literally changed my life."
42 lbs gone in 6 months
-Ryan R.
Entrepreneur, Husband,
Dad of 2

"It tied everything to a purpose greater than fat loss. I'm becoming the man my family deserves."
Hitting strength levels he'd never touched.
-Jon I.
Executive, Husband,
Dad

"I've never been this strong before, and I've completed Ironman competitions."
450 LB hack squat. 4 inches of his waist.
-Justen B.
Entrepreneur, Husband,
Dad of 3
Clear training built around progressive strength, real conditioning, and a schedule that fits real life, not endless workouts.
Simple nutrition strategy, fasting leverage with purpose, and daily habits that remove decision fatigue so you stay consistent.
Weekly targets, direct coaching pressure, and real accountability so discipline becomes your default, not your struggle..
Busy fathers and driven professionals who want more than random workouts.
You want structure, clear standards, and a plan that carries into your family, work, and leadership without consuming your life.
The Foundation Protocol is designed for men ready to execute consistently… not start over every Monday.
Progressive strength training built for real schedules
Whole-foods nutrition with strategic fasting for simplicity and consistency
Weekly accountability and direct coaching pressure that drives execution
The FOUNDATION PROTOCOL gives you custom training, structured nutrition, and monthly 1:1 coaching designed to rebuild discipline and create real momentum.
Built for busy fathers who want results without living in the gym or guessing their next move.
✔ Fully customized training program
✔ Proven OMAD & whole-food nutrition strategy
✔ Monthly 30-min 1:1 coaching call
✔ Daily Battle Plan for execution and clarity
✔ Real accountability to stop restarting
Start here if you want structure, consistency, and a clear system.
Mastery gives you weekly private coaching, direct access, and fully customized strategy for faster decisions, tighter execution, and higher standards.
Built for Foundation graduates who are already executing and want precision, speed, and real proximity to their coach.
✔ Weekly 60-min private coaching call
✔ Direct access for rapid feedback
✔ Fully customized fitness & nutrition protocols
✔ Deep personal and leadership development
✔ Enforced daily structure and accountability
Choose Mastery for elite execution and real-time course correction.
The Foundation Protocol is a structured coaching system built on three pillars: clear training, simple nutrition strategy, and real accountability. You’ll train with purpose, eat with structure, and execute daily habits that carry into your family, work, and leadership.
Choose Foundation Protocol to build structure and consistency. Move into Mastery when you’re ready for weekly proximity, precision, and higher standards.
No. We prioritize simple, sustainable rules you can live with—built for busy parents and real family life.

Patrick Tromley, aka The Level Up Dad, is a happily married man of 16 years. Patrick & his wife, Alina, have 3 sons who are 14, 11 & 8 years old.
Patrick coaches busy parents and professionals to build strength, discipline, and clarity—so they can lead their families well.
The Foundation Protocol keeps things simple: clear structure, real accountability, and execution that fits real family life.
NASM Certified Nutrition Coach—no fluff, just standards.
Expect straight talk, weekly targets, and accountability that fit real family life—your family deserves your best.
I'm the strongest I've ever been in my life. And I'm carrying less body fat than I was in high school. I didn't think that was possible at this point in my life.

Justen Brown
Real Estate Developer, Escrow Company Owner, Ironman Athlete, Husband, Dad of 3
For the first time I have full control over all of my faculties. I've never operated at this level across every area of my life at once. This isn't a fitness program. It's a performance upgrade.

Ryan Gonzales
Financial Planner, Husband, Dad of 3
This program literally changed my life. I'm not just talking about the body. I'm talking about the man I'm becoming. I'm grateful every single day.

Ryan Rustand
Entrepreneur, Artist, Social Media Influencer, Husband, Dad of 2
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