Master S&C Coach · Focus · Nervous System Training
ScottGeorgaklis
About
The work is the practice.
The practice is the work.
Everything I know, I learned on the mat, under the bar, or in the field. Martial arts taught me how to move. Strength and conditioning taught me how to build. Working with Olympic athletes taught me what it actually takes when everything is on the line.
I train under Travis Stevens — Olympic silver medalist in judo, John Danaher black belt — and serve as head coach at his academy in Wakefield, Massachusetts. I’ve prepared athletes for the United States Olympic Judo team. I’ve published five instructional series with BJJ Fanatics that thousands of practitioners use to move better, recover faster, and stay on the mat longer.
But the deeper I went into high performance, the clearer it became: the body isn’t the limiting factor. The nervous system is. The athletes who break aren’t the ones who lack strength. They’re the ones who can’t regulate when it matters.
That understanding led me to co-found Baseline Method with Abraham Hunter — breathwork and nervous system training built for people who operate under real pressure. Not theory. Not wellness branding. A system you can take into a fight, a boardroom, or a mountain and trust it to hold.
I still train. I still coach. I still get on the mat every day. That’s the only credential that matters.
Background
Credentials, certifications, lineage.
- USA Judo Strength & Conditioning
- Head Coach — Travis Stevens BJJ
- BJJ Practitioner — Belted under Travis Stevens
- FUJI Sponsored Coach
- BJJ Fanatics — 5 Published Instructionals
- Co-Founder — Baseline Method
- Mike Boyle Strength & Conditioning — 2015–2021
Certifications
- Functional Movement Screen (FMS)
- Functional Range Conditioning (FRC)
- Certified Functional Strength Coach (CFSC)
- Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)
Sports prepared
- USA Judo · USA Hockey · Track & Field · Skeleton · Bobsled
Education
- Hyde School — Biology & Wilderness Education
- Hampden-Sydney College
- Cortiva Institute of Massage Therapy
What Others Say
From the people he has trained.
What sets Scott apart is the breadth and depth of his experience. His background in wilderness training and survival skills informed the way he approached athletic development: calm under stress, adaptable, efficient, and resilient. I came to trust him not only as a coach, but as a teammate and guide.Kelita Zupančić Canadian Judoka · Pan American Champion · Two-Time Olympian
Scott is not only dependable but also demonstrates professionalism in every aspect of his role. I can state without reservation that Scott will be a tremendous asset to any organization that is fortunate enough to have him.Joseph Smoot Superintendent · Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department
Scott Georgaklis was the only strength coach I have worked with who was able to put me on the podium at the Olympic Games.Travis Stevens 3x United States Olympian · 2016 Olympic Silver Medalist · BJJ Black Belt
I recommend Scott Georgaklis without reservation. He has been an essential partner in our athletes’ development, and I am confident he will continue to bring value, expertise, and unwavering professionalism to any program or team.Jimmy Pedro Four-Time Olympian · World Judo Champion · Head Coach, U.S. Olympic Judo Team
Work
Instructionals.
Published on BJJ Fanatics — used by thousands of practitioners worldwide.
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Promo Reel
A walkthrough of the full instructional library.
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With Travis Stevens
Movement for Grappling
Foundations of athletic movement built specifically for grapplers.
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Mobility & Resilience
Hips, Shoulder, Back
Targeted work for the three regions that decide whether you keep training.
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Programming
Fine Tuning Your Workout
How to take a generic program and shape it to the demands of grappling.
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Longevity
How to Train Into Your 50s
Adapting the training stimulus so the practice stays sustainable for decades.
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Self-Care
Anatomy & Self-Treatment for Combat Sports
Practical anatomy and treatment protocols so you can keep yourself on the mat.
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Baseline Method
Train the nervous system.
Change the baseline.
Breathwork and nervous system training for people who operate under real pressure. Co-founded with Abraham Hunter. We teach the peer-reviewed mechanics of how breathing controls autonomic function — and then we put those protocols to work in environments where the stakes are real.
“The goal isn’t relaxation. It’s proving your nervous system works anywhere — then taking it somewhere worth being.”
The Science
A slow breath out through your nose slows your heart rate, lowers blood pressure, and brings the thinking part of your brain back online. One input. One output.
Three Systems. One Breath.
Your stomach, your ribs, and your neck. Most programs train one. We teach the whole system to work together — then stress-test it.
Military-Grade Evidence
Tactical breathing improves shooting accuracy in combat simulations. Structured breathwork sped up recovery regardless of fitness level. The military doesn’t adopt things that don’t work.
Re-Immersion Into Nature
Weekend retreats. Guided hikes. Outdoor immersion.
Weekend Retreats
Immersive group sessions in natural settings. Breathwork, focus training, and goal-setting away from the noise.
Guided Hikes
Cadence breathing on the trail. Building regulation in environments that challenge and restore simultaneously.
Outdoor Immersion
Extended sessions that test your protocols where it matters — outside four walls, under real sky.
Progressive Tiers
Daily practice. Long-term change.
Each level builds on the last. Structured milestones connect daily practice to long-term, measurable growth.
Connect
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“You don’t rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your nervous system.”