testimonialsBulldog Sports and Fitness has worked with all kinds of clients, from small children to professional athletes. Please read some of the testimonials below to hear what our clients have to say about Bulldog!

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"I first met coach Lawrence when I was only in 8th grade and right away he started to talk to me about the possibilities of positive opportunities I could have as a student athlete. He mentored and trained me and opened my eyes to lifting weights so I could become stronger. When he went away to grad school we lost touch but he planted the seed in me that eventually led me to become a 4.0 student, all league high school football player and receive my division one scholarship to the University of Houston where I am currently finishing my BA, and will go straight to grad school just like Coach Lawrence always told me. On my break from school I am training at Bulldog gym as I prepare for my NFL career, meanwhile helping in the community coaching kids with Coach Lawrence. I fully endorse Bulldog gym and its programs, its not only a place aspiring young athletes can become stronger and faster but most importantly be mentored and taught to be leaders on and off the field."


-Matangi Tonga


"I have had a great experience thus far with Lawrence at Bulldog Sports and Fitness. I am a former Marine and served in Iraq in 2003. I am now currently a full time Firefighter and run Thor Construction (shameless plug). I am currently married with 3 small children. My children like most have many extra curricular activities. As you can tell, I do not have much time to work on my personal fitness and health.

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-Bragg Family




"My son, Matt, decided a month before going off to college that he was really lacking in any kind of regular physical activity, and wanted to do something about it before starting his freshman year at USC. He needed to get into some kind of workout routine, but didn't know where to start. I contacted Coach Law, who I'd done "boot camp" with a couple of times with friends, and by the end of that same day we had a plan in place for Matt. He began working out with Lawrence 3 times a week, and at the same time made several changes in his lifestyle and diet - it was all part of the coach's approach to training the whole person. The transformation I saw with Matt's level of dedication and motivation was unlike anything I've ever seen in him, and we owe it all to Lawrence McNeil and Bulldog Fitness. Matt has gone off to college, and has maintained the fitness routine that began at Bulldog gym, and routinely checks in with Coach Law, who has not only become his mentor, but also a close friend. Thanks Coach - we love you!!!!!!"


-Jill Smith


"I am happy to endorse Bulldog Sports and Fitness regarding Carlanthony's improvement (mentally and physically) from training this past summer. Carlanthony attends Serra HS in San Mateo and plays basketball and football on the Junior Varsity level. At a basketball tournament a couple weeks after he started working out with Bulldog, I already saw the difference. The way he ran down the court and did not look tired as he had in the past, the increased aggressiveness, in general, he just LOOKED better. When he started football I saw even more improvement in his speed, endurance, his overall performance while on the field. Not only did he perform better, he also became more of a leader on the team. His body also improved - he looks a lot more lean and less stiff and off balance. Being 15 and 6'3" with an under developed FOUNDATION of strength, flexibility and balance WAS difficult for him before he started at Bulldog. Just as with basketball, he has become a lot more aggressive on the football field.

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-Cathy Lutu


"Coach Lawrence and Bulldog gym not only helped my kids get more fit, but has instilled a very positive energy in my sons, Jack and Chris. Both boys worked with Bulldog sports fitness program for the Boys and Girls Club in EPA, RWC and Menlo Park. These programs inspired the boys to be positive role models for the kids in the program and helped them reach out in a positive way to their community. My daughter also worked with the program and really enjoyed working out and working with the kids. In doing this program, she realized her passion for working with children and is thinking of teaching as a profession. She is currently a senior at UCLA and her work with underprivileged youth has benefited her as a role model and an individual. All four of my kids have enjoyed healthy work outs with Coach Law and he has impacted their nutritional habits too! Working out with Coach Law is a great experience! He has fun with his clients and at the same time instills a positive work ethic and a sense of pride in giving back to the community!"


-Julie, Atherton CA


"I trained with the Bulldog Sports & Fitness speed camps during my quest to be a pro and while I was in college at CAL, they definitely kicked my butt and got me ready for competition!"


-Joe Maningo




"I've been working out with Lawrence for about a month now. I got to start off by saying that it has been a complete revamping experience as far as my theories about working out! I've played football all my life, and growing up I always wanted to be as big as I can get. So I focused my training towards bodybuilding. Through the past years, I've made gains on my own, but I also sacrificed a lot of other aspects. My speed, agility, flexibility, and endurance decreased significantly. I learned a lesson in my first session with Lawrence, lasting only 30 minutes of one of his DYNAMIC workouts.

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-Jason


"My name is Mary Dunn. I started training with Lawrence McNeil 3 months ago. I signed up for and completed 36 sessions, and can happily say that I have lost 18lbs and have gone down 2 dress sizes, from a 10 to a 6. I can see a huge difference in my size, muscle tone, and my overall strength and flexibility. Thanks to Lawrence's program, I am feeling happier, healthier, and have a lot more energy. I liked it so much I just signed up for 3 more months!

The first month was not easy. I felt as though I was struggling with the workouts. However, with Lawrence's encouragement, and positive outlook, I pushed through and worked hard because I wanted to make a change for myself. Lawrence adjusts each workout to meet my needs and goals, by focusing on my WEAKNESSES through his monthly assesments.

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-Mary Dunn


"Coach Lawrence has been working with our family for over a year, and everyone is extremely pleased. We first met Lawrence via a sport camp for our son Jack, who was 5 at the time. Since then he worked with Jack at multiple sports camps and in a variety of one-on-one sessions. Jack loves sports, and showed a huge passion for football. We wanted him to learn from a qualified coach not only the fundamentals of the game, but importantly how to be a good sport as well. Lawrence did this through non-contact football activities and games, and the results have exceeded our expectations. Jack loves sports even more now and understands the correct way to throw, catch and run with a ball. He has a good understanding of how the game of football played and understands what it means to be a good sport. Most of all we trust Lawrence with Jack and are happy that at a young age he has such a great mentor and coach. We can only hope that all of his future coaches are as talented and trustworthy.

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-The Herrell Family


"Hi my name is Genevieve and I play ultimate on a team called Fury.

Fury has been very competitive and successful team for the last decade winning 4 Nationals Championships and representing the USA in 2 World Championships. I joined Fury in 2006 and won two National titles with the team. Winning last year meant representing the USA in the 2008 Worlds Ultimate Championships. This summer's training means a lot to me because I want to be in the best shape I can be before Worlds in August.

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-Genevieve


"My son Trae is a high school football athlete playing for a great team in Santa Cruz (SC) California, the SC Cardinals. The SC Cardinals won the CCS Championship this last season, this was an awesome achievement, unfortunately Trae did not see a lot game time. I knew he had the potential, but he was lacking the right one-on-one coaching that he needed to take him to the next level of performance. Since starting with Coach Lawrence, Trae's endurance, focus, drive and confidence has improved to a level of starting offensive guard. He is leaner, meaner and ready to do what it takes to be the best for his team and himself.

Thanks Coach Lawrence."


-Trae's mom


"Wesley is an a very typical 15 year old boy, except that he has cerebal palsy. Wesley has been working out with Lawrence once a week for a couple of months now. Wesley walks with a walker and also uses a power chair for long distances. Lawrence works with Wesley on strength traing, core development and stretching. Lawrence never makes Wesley feel any different and always encourages him to do his best! Wesley has gotten stronger and more comfortable in his workouts. Not only is Lawrence a great personal trainer but also a very good influence on Wesley."


-Michele, Wesley's mom


"No matter where you are on the spectrum of fitness, Lawrence's Boot Camp will definitely bring your game up quickly. He creates an environment that you won't encounter with other trainers, and certainly wouldn't create for yourself.

I have to admit that as I approached my first Boot Camp session I assumed it would be relatively easy for someone who had more or less maintained a reasonable degree of fitness over the years. After all, if you lift weights and run a few miles a couple of times a week, how hard could a one-hour session be?

One hour later, I knew the answer. It doesn't feel like a typical workout; more like an athletic training session. Muscles remember what it means to 'explode' instead of merely push; lungs remember just how far they can stretch when you breathe in; legs recall what it takes to be agile; and your body rediscovers the kind of running that it's actually capable of.

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-Kelly


Kevin is a two time All-Western Athletic Conference selection as a Wide Receiver. He hold's San Jose State's all time career receptions record (160), done in two seasons. He holds the single-season school record for Receptions(85) and his 233 yards in one game (New Mexico State 2007) ranks 2nd all time for most yards in a single contest by a San Jose State Player. Kevin was selected to the WAC All-Decade team, along with Ashlie Lelie and Bernard Berrian. Desciption of the Kevin, classes he took, plans, etc...

"Lawrence brings a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to his clients. He not only understands the physiology of training, but also how to apply it. Training with Lawrence not only gives me a physical advantage over the competition, it gives me a mental edge as well. I look forward to working with him as I pursue a pro career in the NFL.

Lawrence kicked my butt in a few speed training classes that he does over the summer. Speed parachutes, ladder drills, plyometrics, sprint evaluations and form, and more explosive training. I hated it, but I needed it! hahaha."


-Kevin, SFSU


"Lawrence and I worked together at a training facility and always enjoyed working out together in between clients. When I started to focus more and take my golf game to the next level I knew my training would have to follow. In all honesty I was hesitant to approach him realizing that he was a "intense sports style" trainer and I wasn't sure it was the best fit for me. I decided to ask him anyway and I have never looked back. Lawrence was able to create a unique workout for me and my sport needs. He created a program of flexibility, stamina, and strength that has allowed me to keep my body in the kind of shape that I demand. Not only has he helped me to stay focused on my body, but has tremendously helped my golf game allowing me to hit the ball further, recover from long tournaments faster, and keep my muscles healthy. Lawrence has a way of motivating people like you wouldnt believe! Training with him has been nothing but positive and I plan on working with him throughout my LPGA Touring career."


-Janelle Gomez