The importance of fitness and athletics were instilled in me at a very young age.  Growing up amongst my older brother and his friends, I was shown no mercy during any endeavor.  On a daily basis, I was forced to either keep up with them, or get left in their dust.  Therefore, the fitter and faster I was, the less apt I was to be left behind.  I truly believe that it was this start that allowed me to progress to the level I did in athletics.  I was a 4 year Division 1 scholarship athlete and Team Captain at the University at Buffalo, in the sport of track and field.  I then parlayed that talent into a 3 year stint with the US Skeleton Team, which culminated in an appearance at Olympic Trials in 2009.

In 2007, I decided to turn my love of fitness into a life-long career.  It originated around a focus of athletic performance but quickly grew to include all facets of fitness.  I work with everyone from pro athletes, to weekend warriors, to total couch potatoes and I truly love every second of it.  Regardless of your current fitness level, if there is a goal on the horizon, it would be my absolute pleasure to assist you in reaching it.

Education:

University at Buffalo: History, minor in education.

Certifications:

RKC: Russian Kettlebell Challenge Certified Instructor, by Pavel. The RKC not only imparts a deep knowledge of Kettlebell exercises, but shows how the body can be used to create mobility in areas, and how to apply tension to create a stronger body.

NSPA-CPT: National Strength Professionals Association- Certified Personal Trainer. The NSPA not only teaches the basics to personal training, but focuses on the High Intensity style of resistance training, as well as Manual Resistance training.

Specialties:

• Hardstyle Kettlebell
• Speed and vertical jump training
• Sports performance
• Strength training for sprint and endurance athletes   
• Youth training and general fitness

Areas of Experience:

• Joint stabilization (knee post rehab, knee pain, shoulder pain, etc)
• Joint mobility (frozen shoulder, etc)