ABOUT RIVER CITY FIT

After participating on my collegiate soccer team and working with many individuals pursuing athletics at a similar level, I found it less inspiring than helping folks who want their everyday life to be better because of what they do in the gym.

I opened this gym with the intention of reaching the furthest person out, the person who is currently not even thinking about the gym, and that is exactly who we serve.

My job at River City Fit is to inspire and create a safe working environment for my staff, so that they can inspire our clients to consistently believe in themselves.

When I’m not at the gym, I’m with my lovely wife Hanna, who has inspired me to be a better husband, father, and business owner than I could have ever imagined.

My major, Exercise Science, came easy. I needed a career where an active lifestyle was not only appreciated, but part of the job; I’d crash and burn in a desk job. My role allows me to stay fit myself and teach others how and why they should value day-to-day activity.

Through college, I worked as an undergraduate assistant in the sports performance department, shadowing CSCS certified performance coaches with collegiate athletes. The experience brought me to a local volleyball club, where I became the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach. I eagerly took the job, knowing that I was not completely prepared, though it would be a good challenge for me. I loved that job but I knew it wasn’t exactly where I wanted to be.

When I found River City Fit, it felt like something new, a gym with high-standing values not only for their employees but their members. I jumped on board seeing that it felt like a place where the role of what a “personal trainer” does is more than just weight loss and toning, but makes activity accessible.

Outside work, you can find me in the kitchen, not because I’m a woman, but because I can make some banging food. I love dinner parties, weekend brunch hangs with friends, hiking, biking, slacklining, rock climbing, volleyball, spike ball, and basically anything where I can be outside. As a coach, I want to show my clients the answer to health and longevity isn’t a 7-day gym routine, but rather a day-in, day-out active lifestyle of any movement you love with the gym supplementing and making those other activities more accessible to you.

I went to a trade school for ship building where I picked up the craft of Carpentry, AC/DC Electrical systems install, and Mechanical systems install. While this was a great experience and gave me a ton of knowledge and skill that I would later use in life, it wasn’t necessarily something I loved.

I’ve been an athlete all my life, and I love participating in sports, weightlifting, or anything physically/mentally challenging. After 5 years of being in the trade I decided to attempt something new, all in hopes that I would find a way to create success doing something I can confidently say that “I love”. Not too long after searching, I found my first coaching job and it was then decided that this would be what I would pursue for the rest of my life. 7 years later, I stand by my mantra and cannot be convinced otherwise “Fitness is Freedom”. Through ups, downs, failures, and successes, I have helped clients from all walks of life achieve their version of freedom, and, freedom is such a powerful feeling. I believe that I can go out into this world and attack any obstacle or challenge, and I tribute that belief to fitness. If there is one thing I can instill upon anyone on the fence, it’s that “YOU CAN,” and I would love to be a part of your journey.