About
After struggling for years with being overweight during my younger years, I was motivated to make a change within myself. Via a newly adopted workout regiment and healthy eating habits, I was able to lose weight, gain muscle, and maintain this lifestyle for many years after.
This "NEW ME" was in good enough shape to land an athletic scholarship playing college football at Jackson State University, and later becoming a high school coach in multiple sports, where I managed the strength and conditioning programs.
Eventually I found my "why", my calling, my reason for being here. It is to help people!
I took everything I had learned from my personal fight with being overweight, and my experience with helping young athletes develop, and decided to enter the Health and Fitness Industry. Now I can inspire others to overcome the same obstacles that I once thought were impossible!
***ACE CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER***
***INSURED BY CANOPY LIABILITY INSURANCE***
***CPR & BLS CERTIFIED***
***ACE CERTIFIED NUTRITION SPECIALIST***
Specialties
Number of people
Event to prep for
Current exercise
Gender preference
Medical concerns or injuries
Age
How often
Fitness goals
Photos and videos
Reviews
Karen M.
Chikita G.
Symone
Anita
Gloria
Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
1. Phone conversation 2. Complete first FREE SESSION 3. If compatibility is established, then an agreement and schedule is negotiated and implemented 4. reoccurring assessments are done periodically to monitor Fitness progression
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
ACE CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINIER
ACE CERTIFIED NUTRITION SPECIALIST
CPR & BLS CERTIFIED
10 YEARS OF COACHING EXPERIENCE (Football, Track, Basketball, etc)
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
FIRST SESSION IS FREE (meet & greet, goal setting, physical assessment, and scheduling)
CHOOSE FROM SESSION PACKAGES RANGING FROM $100 - $400 (*30min, 45min, 60min, partner, group, distant training)
How did you get started teaching?
I have always been a teacher at heart. Coaching athletes was probably what thrust me into this position. Sports performance training brought the attention to me that drew interested from the general public; everyone always seen me working out with people because I loved helping people, so they requested my training services. I became certified, and here I am today.
What types of students have you worked with?
Overweight (245Lbs - 300Lbs)
Athletes (15yr - 21yr preparing for upcoming season)
Youth (4yr - 12yr)
Post Rehab (those with knee surgery, ankle issues, etc)
Senior Citizens (70yr +)
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
Creating a workout regiment that allowed my client (let's call her Monica) to get in better physical condition while training with her family member.
Not only was she able lose body fat and become more active, she was able to do this while simltaneously spending quality time with her two children and sister.
I take this small event very seriously. Not only did we find a way to help "Monica" enhance her health, but the fact that a pricing/operation strategy was created that fit all parties involved, we assisted in family building as well.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Don't be over-analytical. It's hard to pick the right person the first time. Chances are this will be a trial and error process. So start somewhere. . .start with somebody. . . bottom line, just get started.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
What is your fundamental belief system?
What is important to you in life...what values?
How can you keep me motivated when I decide to cut corners?
Are you able to work with my budget?
My schedule is volatile, how can you be flexible to work with me?