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don't wait, get your copy of "mastering masculinity" today!
don't wait, get your copy of "mastering masculinity" today!
don't wait, get your copy of "mastering masculinity" today!
don't wait, get your copy of "mastering masculinity" today!
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Associative anchoring is a concept in psychology and Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP) where a specific trigger or stimulus is intentionally linked to a desired internal emotional or physical state
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appearances
Jan 14, 2026
"The Black MEN-tality" Segment
5pm
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6pm
Cincinnati, OH - On Air
Event Details
Jan 14, 2026
"The Black MEN-tality" Segment
Tune in as Coach Mitch discusses all things related to Black men's mental health. The segment airs during Senovia Byndon's IHU-I HEAR YOU! r...
5pm
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6pm
Cincinnati, OH - On Air
Jan 2026 (TBD)
Book Signing
10am
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12pm
Morgantown, WV - TBD
Event Details
Jan 2026 (TBD)
Book Signing
Come out for light refreshments and a reading as Coach Mitch will be doing a book signing of his latest book, "Mastering Masculinity: A guid...
10am
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12pm
Morgantown, WV - TBD
"the black men-tality" segment
Listen Live the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 5PM - 6PM as Coach Mitch discusses Black Men's Mental Health on Cincinnati's WAIF FM 88.3!
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About coach mitch
🏅 IMPACTFUL LEADER Coach Mitch is a living testament to overcoming the odds, defined by his triumph over significant adversity, including childhood trauma, drug exposure, violence, bullying, racism, and poverty. Today, he channels that resilience into exceptional leadership in cybersecurity and community development.
🛡️ CYBERSECURITY AND COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP Mitch serves as the Director and Vice President of US Bank’s Global Security Operations Center, commanding an international team of cyber experts. In his role, he’s opened the doors of opportunity to a number of individuals who might not otherwise have had the opportunity to enter the field and provide not only for their immediate families but extended as well. Beyond his corporate role, he is a dedicated community champion. He received the “Friends in Education” award from Ohio Governor Mark DeWine for his pivotal efforts in establishing a nationally recognized cybersecurity program within Cincinnati high schools. This groundbreaking program provides students—particularly those lacking the desire or resources for college—with instruction and certification training, equipping them with the skills and opportunity to launch a career in the high-demand field of cybersecurity immediately upon graduation.
🤝 EXTENDING INFLUENCE AND SERVICE Coach Mitch extends his influence through his vital service on multiple Cincinnati boards. He contributes to Per Scholas, an educational organization focused on workforce development that offers no-cost, rigorous training in technology and AI, having launched successful tech careers for over 30,000 graduates. He also serves on Paradigm Cyber Ventures, which prepares high school students nationwide for real-world careers through specialized curriculum, training, and job placement in cyber security directly after graduation. Furthermore, he is a member of CDO Magazine’s World Security Board, where the core objective is to facilitate the sharing of transformative ideas, foster deep peer relationships, and celebrate cutting-edge innovation, ultimately building a global network for executive leaders shaping the future of data and AI-driven transformation.
🥋 ELITE MILITARY AND MARTIAL ARTS EXPERTISE Coach Mitch’s background is rooted in elite discipline and expertise. He is a military veteran (served during Operation Enduring Freedom) and a former Intelligence & Terrorism Expert for the U.S. Government. His martial arts achievements are equally impressive: he holds multiple black belts, is a former Muay Thai kickboxing champion, a former professional MMA/Cage Fighter, and a world silver medalist in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He also served as a hand-to-hand combat expert on the nationally syndicated television series, Personal Defense TV.
👨👦 DEDICATED FATHER AND LIFE ARCHITECT His dedication to family was recognized when he was featured in the documentary film, “Presence over Presents”, which powerfully dispels the myth of the absent Black father. As Founder of the lifestyle brand ... CUT ROUGHER™, Coach Mitch acts as a Transformative Life Architect. His brand is a legacy, a standard, and a way of moving through the world. The name comes from a mantra passed down from his father, who often said it to him and his brothers, “You’re cut rougher.” It meant working hard. It meant staying out of trouble, respecting all people, and carrying yourself with integrity. Being CUT ROUGHER™ means understanding that life will never be fair — that it will hit hard, knock you down, and test you in ways you don’t expect. But it also means believing that who you become is defined not by the fall, but by the rise. By the response. By the grit you show when the world pushes back. Today, CUT ROUGHER™ carries that message forward through three connected pillars: Martial Arts for all ages, professional one-on-one fitness training, and athletic apparel. He equips and empowers dozens of children, instilling confidence, discipline, accountability, responsibility, emotional regulation, and respect, driving home the foundational message that their circumstances do not define their future.
✍️ AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR & SPEAKER Coach Coach Mitch is also an Award-Winning author of two important works: Analyzing the Black Box: Bullying & Depression amongst African American Youth and Mastering Masculinity: A guided resource for navigating manhood. He further shares his insights as a co-host of Cincinnati’s insightful “The Black MEN-tality” segment on Senovia Byndon's IHU-I HEAR YOU! radio show. With an unwavering heart for service and a commitment aligned with his faith, Coach Mitch remains steadfast in sharing his skills, knowledge, time, and resources.
“It’s my belief that being aligned with The Divine has prepared and cultivated my spirit to enable me to provide the blueprint for a balanced and brilliant future for our youth.” - M. Harris Jr.
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If I do nothing else in life, let my legacy reflect that i chose action over passivity, concern over indifference, and sensibility over apathy."
M. Harris Jr.
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