Born in Newport Beach, Steve was an extremely active athlete from an early age, competing in BMX, Motocross, Muay Thai Kickboxing, Football, Track and weightlifting. With his passion and personal athletic successes, he always knew that he wanted to build a career in human performance, and set on a path straight out of high school to do so. Steve became an entrepreneur while earning his degree in Kinesiology, opening a personal training studio at the age of 21. Since then, Steve has been a successful and nationally acclaimed gym owner in several states. He came back to Southern California with a dream to open the best gym facility in the West Coast. Brandon and Steve met in 2018, and a great partnership formed shortly thereafter. And thus, Legendary Strength Co was born.

Steve McCarthy is a highly sought after Strength and Conditioning Coach because of his remarkable abilities to increase strength, power, speed, flexibility, and sport specific endurance. Combined with his attention to detail, genuine care and constant commitment to the health and well-being of every client, it's no wonder that Steve has a high retention rate. His versatility and expertise spans across every level and age of athlete--from youths, to the everyday individual, to NFL players, UFC Fighters, Pro Boxing, and Olympian Athletes. With more than 20 years of experience, hard work, and dedication; he is proud to helm a training system uniquely designed to address every one of your specific needs. Whether it be post surgery rehabilitation or hardcore workouts, you will maximize strength, power, flexibility, mobility, and overall explosiveness to enhance every aspect of your human performance.

Mark Stenberg’s Athletic Resume:
• 2012 and 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials Qualifier (4th place at 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials)
• 2015 Team USA National Team Member
• 2013 University Division Greco-Roman World Championships: 5th place
• 3x University Division Greco-Roman National Champion
• 2x Junior Division Greco-Roman National Champion
• 1x FILA Jr. Greco-Roman National Champion
• 1x FILA Cadet Greco-Roman National Champion
• 2x Illinois IHSA All-State Wrestling
• 4x Illinois Greco-Roman State Champion
• 4x Illinois National Dual Team Member

I'm thrilled to be joining the Legendary Strength Co. team. As a strength and conditioning enthusiast and someone who competed at the near-highest levels of Greco-Roman wrestling myself, I understand the importance of having the right strength training program and support to help my clients achieve their desired results. Previously, I utilized my mindset and knowledge as the Performance Director for the Windy City Storm AAA Tier 1
hockey program. As their head strength and conditioning coach, I was part of a team that helped both the U14 and U18 teams qualify for the AAA National Championships (with the U14 team making it to the ‘Final 8’) in early April 2024. Additionally, under my supervision, all age groups of the Windy City Storm AAA Tier 1 hockey program reported a record low number of injuries throughout their 7–8-month season and six of the teams (boys and girls) I coached made it to the State Championship series.

Joey was born and raised in Palmdale California. He moved to Mission Viejo in 2012 and has been serving the fitness and health community as a coach for the past 7 years in Orange County. He has maintained his NESTA certification for that time span and continues to further his education under the roof here at Legendary Strength Co led by director of performance Steve McCarthy.

Since the age of 5 Joey played football and baseball until his sophomore year in high school, where he parted ways with baseball and chose to give his all to football. He continued his football career at Saddleback college but it was cut short due to a career ending neck injury. Within the dark of that Joey found light in becoming a Personal trainer and he hasn’t looked back since. Joey has a deep passion for delivering results for his clients but also making them a better version of themselves whether it’s on the gym floor or within their daily lives. He believes that his clients make him a better coach and he strives do whatever it takes to bring them their success.