Personal Training

Working with a trainer is one of the fastest, easiest, most successful ways to improve your health and fitness. Today, personal trainers are used by people of all ages, fitness levels and economic status. Hiring a personal trainer can help you:

  • Save time
  • Escape boredom
  • Lose body fat
  • Relieve stress
  • Enhance performance

All personal trainers at MVP Athletic Club are highly credentialed, experienced, certified and ready to help you achieve your ultimate health and fitness goals. Training services include both one-on-one and group personal training. If you are interested in hiring a personal trainer, please speak to one of our team members on the fitness floor.

Meet the Trainers

Click on any of the team members below to find contact and biographical information.


Managers

Ryan Iott

Ryan Iott
NASM-CPT, PES

Fitness Manager

Ryan Iott
NASM-CPT, PES

Fitness Manager

riott@mvpsportsclubs.com

Education

  • B.S. in Movement Science with emphasis in Fitness/Wellness, Grand Valley State University

Certifications

  •  National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
  •  Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES)
  •  Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
  •  Parisi Performance Coach
  •  American Heart Association: CPR/AED, Red Cross: First Aid

Experience

  • Personal Training 2 years
  • Volunteer strength training (football)
  • Volunteer youth coaching 2 years      

Interests / Specialties

  • Golf, Basketball, Football
  • Motocross Racing
  • Body Composition/Weight Loss
  • Sport Performance
  • Posture Restoration
              

 


Team Leaders

Adam Koepfer

Adam Koepfer

Group Exercise Team Leader

Adam Koepfer

Group Exercise Team Leader

akoepfer@mvpsportsclubs.com

Education

  • B.S. in Health Fitness in Preventative & Rehabilitative Programs, Exercise Science, Central Michigan University

Experience & Certifications

  • American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
  • Certified Personal Trainer
  • Internship at MVP Athletic Club (Summer 2008)
  •  Varsity Cross Country and Track at CMU – 4 years

Interests

  • Running, Biking, Swimming
  • Weight Lifting, Sport Conditioning
  • Body Composition/Weight Loss
  • Cross Country and Track
  • Baseball (Go White Sox!)

 

Jason Downing

Jason Downing
NSCA-CSCS, NASM-PES, CPT

Sports Performance Team Leader

Jason Downing
NSCA-CSCS, NASM-PES, CPT

Sports Performance Team Leader

jdowning@mvpsportsclubs.com

Education

  • B.S. in Movement Science with emphasis in Fitness/Wellness, Grand Valley State University

Certifications

  • National Strength and Conditioning Association- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
  • National Academy of Sports Medicine- Performance Enhancement Specialist
  • National Academy of Sports Medicine – Certified Personal Trainer
  • American Heart Association: CPR/AED/First Aid

Experience

  • Head Minor League Strength and Conditioning Coach- Arizona Diamondbacks (2007-2009)
  • Envoy Strength and Conditioning Coach- Major League Baseball (2009)
  • Personal Trainer-MVP Sports Clubs (2007-2008)

Interests / Specialties

  • Sports Performance/Injury Prevention
  • Posture Restoration/Corrective Exercise
  • Low Back Pain/Functional Core Training
  • Post Rehab Exercise

Personal Trainers

Ashley Byrnes

Ashley Byrnes
NASM-CPT, USAG

Personal Trainer / Performance Coach

Ashley Byrnes
NASM-CPT, USAG

Personal Trainer / Performance Coach

abyrnes@mvpsportsclubs.com

Education

  • B.S. in Health Fitness and Preventative Rehabilitation, Central Michigan University

Experience & Certifications

  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer
  • USA Gymnastics Coach (USAG): Professional and Safety Certified
  • Intern at East Hills Athletic Center/The Michigan Athletic Club
  • Head Coach- Competitive Gymnastics

Interests

  • Polymetrics
  • Calisthenics
  • Stability and Core Training
  • Weight Loss Training
  • Strength Training for Gymnasts
  • Coaching Gymnastics
Elaine Wood

Elaine Wood
NASM-CPT

Personal Trainer / Performance Coach

Elaine Wood
NASM-CPT

Personal Trainer / Performance Coach

ewood@mvpsportsclubs.com

Education

  • B.S. in Movement Science, Grand Valley State University

Experience & Certifications

  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer
  • Personal Trainer - 2007-present
  • Physical Education & Health Teacher- North Branch High School
  • Advanced Conditioning Teacher- North Branch High School
  • Volunteer Fire Fighter- 2003-present
  • Medical First Responder Training
  • DNR-Michigan Wildland Fire Fighter-2005-present

Interests

  • Pre and Post Natal Exercise
  • Weight Lifting/Power Lifting
  • Fighting Forest Fires
  • Playing Sports
James Wood

James Wood
NASM-CSCS

Personal Trainer / Performance Coach

James Wood
NASM-CSCS

Personal Trainer / Performance Coach

jwood@mvpsportsclubs.com

Education

  • B.S. in Movement Science, Grand Valley State University

Experience & Certifications

  • NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
  • Positive Coaching Alliance- Double-Goal Coach
  • National Council for Sports Safety- PREPARE
  • U.S.A. Rugby Certified Coach
  •  Five Plus Years of Corporate Fitness
  • Head Coach, Rockford High School Rugby Football Club / 2007 - Present
  • Assistant Coach, Rockford High School Rugby Football Club / 2002 - 2006
  • Collegiate and Men’s Rugby 2002 - Present

Interests

  • Sports Performance/Injury Prevention
  • Sports Psychology
  • Rugby
  • Reading Text Books
Jordan Smitter

Jordan Smitter
NASM-CPT

Personal Trainer / Performance Coach

Jordan Smitter
NASM-CPT

Personal Trainer / Performance Coach

jsmitter@mvpsportsclubs.com

Education

  • B.S. in Exercise Science, Grand Valley State University

Experience & Certifications

  • Currently working towards:
  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer
  • NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist
  • USA Cycling Certified Coach
  • USA Triathlon Certified Coach
  •  2 Years Water Polo Coach for Kentwood Middle Schools Team
  • 1 Year Assistant Coach for Kentwood Middle Schools Team
  • 1 Year Head Coach for Forrest Hills Cycling Team
  •  2 Years Coach for Grand Valley State University Cycling Club

 Interests

  • Cycling (road and mountain)
  • Swimming
  • Running
  • Triathlon
  • Sports Performance
  • Coaching
  • Weight Loss/Life-Style Management
Julie Koski

Julie Koski

Personal Trainer / Performance Coach

Julie Koski

Personal Trainer / Performance Coach

jkoski@mvpsportsclubs.com

Matt Ensign

Matt Ensign
NASM-CPT

Personal Trainer / Performance Coach

Matt Ensign
NASM-CPT

Personal Trainer / Performance Coach

mensign@mvpsportsclubs.com

Education

  • B.S. in Business Administration & Sports Management, Aquinas College

Experience & Certifications

  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer in Progress
  • GRACEAC Volunteer Basketball Coach
  • MHSAA Registered Basketball Official

 Interests

  • Basketball, Football, Golf
  • Coaching-Educating Young Minds
Nate Ashcraft

Nate Ashcraft

Personal Trainer / Performance Coach

Nate Ashcraft

Personal Trainer / Performance Coach

nashcraft@mvpsportsclubs.com

Shannon Sadoski

Shannon Sadoski
NASM-PES, NASM-CES

Personal Trainer / Performance Coach

Shannon Sadoski
NASM-PES, NASM-CES

Personal Trainer / Performance Coach

ssadoski@mvpsportsclubs.com

Education

  • B.S. in Health Fitness in Preventative & Rehabilitative Programs, Central Michigan University

Experience & Certifications

  • NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist
  • NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist
  • Parisi Speed School Training Systems
  • Intern at MVP Sportsplex
  • CMU Pre-Physical Therapy Program

Interests

  • Weight Lifting and Toning
  • Body Composition/Weight Loss
  • Functional Training & Stabilization
  • Youth Programs and Gymnastics
  •  Bosu Ball Conditioning & AquaFit
  • Changing and Influencing Lives!