My Story and Mission
Rosco AKA Coach Coco
I’m Rosco, a yoga teacher, men’s coach, and also a 3/5 Splenic Projector. Considering the adventurous path I’m on today, you might be surprised to learn that less than a decade ago, I was trapped in the closet, burdened by shame and the weight of my Southern Baptist upbringing!
As a teen & young adult, I was uncomfortable and closed off from everyone. I was hiding so much, and I didn’t feel like I truly fit in with either the girls or the boys. I tried to blend in without betraying my true self, but mostly, I spent my free time alone—reading, creating art, studying, and hitting the gym. This struggle continued into college, where my internalized homophobia intensified, leaving me isolated and unable to find a place where I truly belonged. The idea of joining a fraternity at Auburn University was out of the question for me—I couldn’t even consider it.
As a queerdo in a conservative, vanilla world, I struggled to create a network of safe friends, especially male friends, with whom I could truly connect and relate. Eventually I got to the point where the volatile cocktail of my true feelings and toxic beliefs had me fluctuating between depression and panic. The emotional highs and lows were exhausting to say the least, and I was dealing with it all by myself.
I began seeking peace and healing through yoga and meditation before I got into therapy and experienced a grand sexual awakening, but that was just the beginning. At 25, I finally shed the Christian programming and moral conditioning that had held me back. Living in North Carolina, far from any significant queer culture or community, I had a lot to learn. That’s when I became aware of my trauma for the first time and committed fully to my healing, deconditioning, and re-learning. I dove deep into therapy, meditation, high-vibe music, and experimenting with psychedelics and sexuality—all the things I once considered forbidden. I also became a certified trauma-informed yoga teacher. I changed EVERYTHING and started a whole new life!
The past decade has been intense, filled with highs and lows, and I’ve tried all the things I once said I’d never do. Through trial-and-error, I’ve gained so much experiential wisdom that I’ve become passionate about helping other men take the leap and begin their own healing journeys. Nothing brings me more joy and satisfaction, and it’s also how I continue to learn and grow.
If you recognize me as a potential guide for you, reach out and invite me.
