Statement of Work (SOW)
Prepared for: Jesse Hawken
Prepared by: Izaac Williams
Date: 20 March 2025
Project Title: Athletic Performance Optimization and Conceptual Development
1. Introduction
This Statement of Work outlines the extensive guidance and development work provided by Izaac Williams for Jesse Hawken’s athletic career. Since Jesse was 16, Izaac has mentored him in strength and conditioning, conceptual thinking, and competitive preparation, all without financial compensation. This collaboration has yielded significant competitive success, including national titles, and a successful transition to a lower weight class while maintaining peak performance.
The investment in Jesse’s development reflects a commitment to fostering excellence without expectation of return, a recurring theme in Izaac’s mentorship of athletes.
2. Scope of Work
The work conducted with Jesse spans multiple domains:
2.1 Strength and Conditioning Development
• Personalized programming to maximize strength, endurance, and efficiency.
• Periodization for peak performance at competition cycles.
• Oversight of power-to-weight ratio optimization for enhanced athletic output.
2.2 Conceptual Development & Cognitive Expansion
• Guided shift from a purely functional training mindset to a broader conceptual understanding.
• Introduced foundational critical thinking principles, enabling Jesse to refine his own methodology.
• Encouraged precise articulation of concepts to deepen his understanding of training and performance.
2.3 Weight-Class Transition & Adaptation
• Full oversight of a six-week, 4kg weight reduction program while maintaining optimal strength and conditioning.
• Strategic approach to weight management, ensuring long-term physiological sustainability.
• Tactical planning to balance lean mass retention and metabolic efficiency for competition.
2.4 Competitive Preparation & Performance Analysis
• Training structured around national and Olympic qualification events.
• Tactical and strategic adjustments for high-performance competition.
• Post-competition review and refinement to enhance future performance.
3. Achievements & Outcomes
• 1x National Junior Middleweight Champion
• 2x National Elite Middleweight Champion
• Successfully transitioned to a lower weight class while improving athletic efficiency.
• Competed at the highest levels of national and Olympic trials, validating training methodology.
• Developed a deeper conceptual framework for training, competition, and adaptation.
4. Non-Compensated Contribution & Ethical Considerations
• The entirety of this mentorship and development was provided without financial compensation.
• Reflects a broader commitment to supporting excellence for its own sake, without expectation of return.
• Highlights the ethical framework underpinning Izaac’s guidance—investing in people purely for their potential, rather than for transactional gain.
5. Future Considerations & Potential Growth Areas
• Continued refinement of physiological and cognitive frameworks.
• Exploration of professional competition pathways.
• Integration of data-driven performance tracking.
• Coaching and mentorship roles for emerging athletes.
6. Conclusion
The mentorship provided to Jesse Hawken is emblematic of a broader philosophy—guiding and elevating individuals without financial incentive. Jesse’s development, from a promising young athlete to a multiple-time national champion, stands as proof of concept for this approach. His journey exemplifies the power of structured guidance, deep conceptual thinking, and disciplined execution.
Moving forward, Jesse is well-positioned to leverage his experience for continued success, whether as an athlete, mentor, or thought leader in his sport.
Prepared by:
Izaac Williams
Founder, I Will