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Meet the Fitness Team
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.
Click on any of the team members below to find contact and biographical information.
Managers
Ryan Iott
NASM-CPT, PES
Fitness Manager
Ryan Iott
NASM-CPT, PES
Fitness Manager
EDUCATION
- B.S. in Movement Science with emphasis in Fitness/Wellness, Grand Valley State University
CERTIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE
- 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
- 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
Jason Downing
NSCA-CSCS, NASM-PES, CPT
Sports Performance Team Leader
Jason Downing
NSCA-CSCS, NASM-PES, CPT
Sports Performance Team Leader
EDUCATION
- B.S. in Movement Science with emphasis in Fitness/Wellness, Grand Valley State University
CERTIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE
- 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
- 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
Tara Shuple
NASM-CPT
Group Exercise Team Leader
Tara Shuple
NASM-CPT
Group Exercise Team Leader
EDUCATION
- A.A. Liberal Arts – Grand Rapids Community College
CERTIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE
- Body Training Systems: Group Power, Group Ride,
- Group Kick, Group Groove, Group Core
- Zumba
- Spinning Certifi ed
- AFAA Group Exercise Certi ed
- American Red Cross- AED, CPR, & First Aid
GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTION
- Group Power
- Group Kick
- Group Ride
- Group Core
- Group Groove
- Zumba
- Spinning
INTERESTS/SPECIALTIES
- Group Exercise
- Group Training
- Weight Loss
Fitness Trainers
Amanda Armstrong
NASM-CPT, WMU Nutrition Certified
Fitness Trainer
Amanda Armstrong
NASM-CPT, WMU Nutrition Certified
Fitness Trainer
EDUCATION
- B.S., Dietetics, Western Michigan University
CERTIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE
- American Red Cross – AED, CPR, & First Aid
- Body Training Systems: Group Ride, Group Active, Group Groove Certifi ed
- American Dietetic Association Member
- Michigan Dietetic Association Member
GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTION
- Group Ride
- Group Active
- Aqua Fit
INTERESTS/SPECIALTIES
- Promote Health Nutritionally
- Body Composition/Weight Loss
- Pre and Post Pregnancy
Ben Furey
NASM-CPT
Fitness Trainer / Performance Coach
Ben Furey
NASM-CPT
Fitness Trainer / Performance Coach
EDUCATION
- B.S., Exercise Science, Fitness and Wellness, Grand Valley State University
CERTIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE
- American Red Cross – AED, CPR, & First Aid
- Trained the 2011 NCAA Wrestling Heavy Weight National Champion from Grand Valley State University
- Worked 4 Years Teaching a Health and Wellness Class for Children
GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTION
- Group Core
INTERESTS/SPECIALTIES
- Weight Loss
- Strength Training and Toning, Core Training
- Sports Performance/Injury Prevention
- Football, Combat Sports Conditioning
Joe Harre
NASM-PES
Fitness Trainer / Performance Coach
Joe Harre
NASM-PES
Fitness Trainer / Performance Coach
EDUCATION
- B.S., Exercise Science, Grand Valley State University
CERTIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE
- Internship, Strength and Conditioning for the Louisville Bats (Triple A a liate of the Cincinnati Reds)
- Strength and Conditioning Coach, High School Soccer
- Performance Testing for Police Academy of Grand Valley State University
- Internship at St. Mary’s Cardiac Rehab Facility
- American Heart Association – AED, CPR, & First Aid
INTERESTS/SPECIALTIES
- Sports Performance Testing
- Power Training
- Injury Prevention
- Biking/Fishing/Golf
Karine Jamet
NASM-CPT
Fitness Trainer
Karine Jamet
NASM-CPT
Fitness Trainer
EDUCATION
- I.A.E (French University of Business Management) – Diploma of Specialized Higher Studies (DESS), Business Management, France
- Robert Shuman Law School – Master’s Degree in Law
CERTIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE
- Parisi Speed Performance Training
- American Red Cross – AED, CPR, & First Aid
- Zumba, AquaZumba, ZumbAtomic Instructor
- Yoga Instructor
INTERESTS/SPECIALTIES
- Group and Personal Training, Group Exercise
- Dance Conditioning
- Weight Management
- Youth/Adult Counseling
- Kids Fit program
Katie Horvath
NASM-PES, CSCCa-SCCC, CSCS, USAW
Fitness Trainer / Performance Coach
Katie Horvath
NASM-PES, CSCCa-SCCC, CSCS, USAW
Fitness Trainer / Performance Coach
EDUCATION
- B.S., Exercise Science, Central Michigan
- M.S., Athletic Coaching Education, West Virginia University
CERTIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE
- Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches
- American Red Cross – AED, CPR, & First Aid
- USA Olympic Weight Lifting Certified
- Coached Strength and Conditioning for Army Soccer and Army Softball at West Point-Military Academy
GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTION
- Sports Performance Coach
INTERESTS/SPECIALTIES
- Team/Group Training
- Sport Specific Training
- Injury Prevention
- Speed Development
Kimberly Andrulis
RD
Nutritionist
Kimberly Andrulis
RD
Nutritionist
EDUCATION
- B.S., Dietetics, Western Michigan University
- Dietetic Internship, Loyola University Chicago
CERTIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE
- American Heart Association: CPR/AED/First Aid
- Program director & weight loss consultant, Victory Institute for Wellness
- Nutrition educator/weight loss consultant, ChiroHealth Rockford
- Pharmaceutical research at Radiant Research
INTERESTS/SPECIALTIES
- Weight Loss/Weight Management
- Nutrition Education
- Behavior and Lifestyle Coaching
- Running/Snowboarding
Kirsten Paganelli
NASM-CPT
Fitness Trainer
Kirsten Paganelli
NASM-CPT
Fitness Trainer
EDUCATION
- B.A., Hope College
CERTIFICATIONS
- American Red Cross – AED, CPR, & First Aid
GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTION
- Group Power
- Group Kick
- Group Centergy
- Spinning
- Pilates
- Healthy Lifestyles
INTERESTS/SPECIALTIES
- Group Training
- Weight Loss
- Triathlon
Matt Kaminski
NASM-PES, NASM-CES, NSCA-CPT
Fitness Trainer / Performance Coach
Matt Kaminski
NASM-PES, NASM-CES, NSCA-CPT
Fitness Trainer / Performance Coach
EDUCATION
- B.S., Exercise Science, Grand Valley State University
CERTIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE
- Parisi Speed School Certi ed Performance Coach
- American Heart Association – AED, CPR, & First Aid
- Over 2 years with MVP as a Fitness Trainer/Performance Coach
- Completing Masters Degree In Human Movement at A.T. Still University
GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTION
- Boot Camp Instructor
- Adult Total Conditioning
INTERESTS/SPECIALTIES
- Sports Performance/Injury Prevention
- Body Composition/Weight Loss
Nate Ashcraft
NASM-CPT
Fitness Trainer / Performance Coach
Nate Ashcraft
NASM-CPT
Fitness Trainer / Performance Coach
EDUCATION
- B.A. Business Professional Studies, Davenport University
CERTIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE
- Parisi Speed School – Certi ed Performance Coach
- American Red Cross – AED, CPR, & First Aid
- Concordia University Basketball – Captain
- International Basketball League – Grand Rapids Flight
- European Free Agent Camp All Star - Luxembourg
GROUP EXERCISE
- Boot Camp Instructor
INTERESTS/SPECIALTIES
- Sports Performance Training
- Strength Training
- Basketball Skills Training
- Explosive Guard Techniques
Paul Cummings
NASM-CPT
Fitness Trainer / Performance Coach
Paul Cummings
NASM-CPT
Fitness Trainer / Performance Coach
EDUCATION
- Michigan State University –Kinesiology
- Grand Valley State University – Bachelor of Science, Movement Science; Physical Education- Coaching Emphasis
CERTIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE
- American Heart Association: CPR/AED/First Aid
- NCAA Football- Michigan State University 2000-2003
- NCAA Division II National Champion- Grand Valley State University
GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTION
- Aquafit Instructor
- Backsplash Instructor
- Bootcamp Instructor
- Cardioblast Instructor
- Group Core
- Total Conditioning
INTERESTS/SPECIALTIES
- Football/ Basketball/ Golf/ Snowboarding/ Boating
- Spending time with Family
- Weight Training & Conditioning/ Coaching
- Body Composition/ Weight Loss
- Functional Training & Stabilization
- Changing and Influencing Lives!
- Michigan State University Athletics- “Go Green”
Sarah Becker
NASM-CPT
Fitness Trainer
Sarah Becker
NASM-CPT
Fitness Trainer
EDUCATION
-
B.S. in Marketing/Communications, Central Michigan University
CERTIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE
- National Academy of Sports Medicine - Certified Personal Trainer
- American Red Cross - AED, CPR & First Aid
- Michigan Dietetic Association Member
GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTION
- Group Power
- Group Kick
- Group Ride
- Group Centergy
- Group Groove
- Aquafit Instructor
INTERESTS/SPECIALTIES
- Group Exercise
- Group Training
- Weight Loss
- Youth Dance Instruction
Shannon Sadoski
NASM-PES, NASM-CES
Fitness Trainer / Performance Coach
Shannon Sadoski
NASM-PES, NASM-CES
Fitness Trainer / Performance Coach
EDUCATION
- B.S. in Health Fitness in Preventative & Rehabilitative Programs, Central Michigan University
CERTIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE
- NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist
- NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist
- Parisi Speed School Training Systems
- Intern at MVP Sportsplex
- CMU Pre-Physical Therapy Program
GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTION
- Healthy Lifestyles
INTERESTS/SPECIALTIES
- Weight Lifting and Toning
- Body Composition/Weight Loss
- Functional Training & Stabilization
- Youth Programs and Gymnastics
- Bosu Ball Conditioning & AquaFit
- Changing and Influencing Lives!
MVP Sports Clubs is THE source for health, fitness, sports and recreation. MVP Sports Clubs offers total wellness through six member-based athletic club facilities + three sports facilities to provide the ultimate in active fun. MVP sets the standard with world class facilities for weight training, cardio, group fitness, spinning, swimming, basketball, tennis, and other sports. Get Fit. Have Fun!
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