Michael Emerson - Contact Michael
Owner

Education
Master of Science (M.S.) - Kinesiology
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Business Management
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Physical Education
Experience
28 years - Health, Fitness & Sport Industry
Sport Director - United States Army
Personal Training Director - Claremont Resort & Spa
Chapter Director - National Youth Sports Coaches Association (NYSCA)
Writer, Lecturer & Speaker - Health & Fitness
Professional Areas of Interest
Writing, Lecturing and Speaking
Sport-Specific Training & Conditioning
Exercise and Aging (Senior Fitness)
Low Back Care and Injury Prevention
Metabolism and Fat Loss
Functional Balance Training - Neuromuscular Stabilization Training
Core Stabilization Training
Personal Areas of Interest
Family - 5 children: Rick, Leah, Nicole, Ryan and Brett
Coaching - Football, Lacrosse, Basketball
Reading, Writing, Traveling
Certifications
Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (C.S.C.S.)
Sport Conditioning Expert (S.C.E.) - Tudor Bompa Training Systems
Periodization Planning Specialist (P-PS) - Tudor Bompa Training Systems
Golf Biomechanic (C.H.E.K. Institute)
Golf Conditioning Specialist (G.M.P. Fitness)
Certified Personal Trainer
Certified Strength Trainer
USAW Club Coach
Philosophy
No matter what level one may reach, there is ALWAYS another level that can be attained.
Hometown
Boston, MA

Morgan McDowell - Contact Morgan

Education
M.S. - Kinesiology (Sport Performance), California State University
B.S. - Kinesiology (Exercise Science), Sonoma State University
Sacramento
Experience
4 years - Personal Training
1 year - Balance Training Instructor
2 years - Physical Therapy Aide
Professional Areas of Interest
Sport-Specific Training
Olympic Style Weightlifting
Speed, Agility, Quickness Training (SAQ)
Senior Fitness
Certifications
Member National Strength and Conditioning Association (N.S.C.A.)
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (C.S.C.S.)
USA Weightlifting (U.S.A.W.) Club Coach
CPR/AED Certified
Philosophy
Nothing was ever achieved without enthusiasm - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Hometown
South Lake Tahoe, CA

Don Mangayayam - Contact Don

Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Kinesiology with emphasis in Exercise Science & Fitness
Experience
8 years - Personal Training
2 years - Physical Therapy Aide
1 year - Convalescent Activities Director / Youth Advisor
Professional Areas of Interest
Strength Training and Conditioning
Body Fat Reduction
Balance & Postural Body Training
Functional Training
Heart Rate/Interval Training
Certifications
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (C.S.C.S.) - NSCA
Periodization Planning Specialist (P-PS), Tudor Bompa Training Systems
Certified Personal Trainer - American Council on Exercise (ACE)
Certified Trainer - National Academy of Sports Medicine(NASM)
Philosophy
The road to achieving overall balance is a life-long journey.
Hometown
Vallejo, CA

Van-Aardè Pretorius - Contact Van-Aardè

Education
M.S. Kinesiology
B.A. Psychology
Experience
4 years - Coaching Rugby and Track and Field
2 years - Graduate Sport Psychologist Assistant, Baylor University
1 year - Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach, Baylor University
Hobbies
Rugby, golf, tennis and cricket
Certifications
Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (C.S.C.S.),
NASM, USA Level 1 Rugby
Philosophy
If you want to know what you have done yesterday, look at yourself today. If you want to know what you will be like tomorrow look at what you are doing today!

Jim Schmitz - Contact Jim

Education
B.A. Physical Education – San Francisco State University – 1968
Experience
In Gym & Health Club Business- The Sports Palace 35+ years
U.S. Olympic Team Weightlifting Coach 1980, 1988 & 1992
President of USA Weightlifting 1988-1996
Hobbies
Hiking, Photography and Olympic Style Weightlifting
Certification
Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (C.S.C.S.)
Philosophy
It’s a great life as long as you don’t weaken!
Hometown
San Francisco, CA

George Yore - - Contact George
Education
M.S. Kinesiology/Physical Education; Examination Option,
Biomechanics/Exercise Physiology
B.S. Kinesiology/Physical Education; Athletic Training Option
Experience
Over 20 years - Exercise Physiologist in Allied Health/Fitness/Medical Arena
Director – The Human Edge Health & Safety Consultants
Co-Founder - SPINESAFE™
Primary author of proprietary training manual SPINESAFE™ PRINCIPLES FOR FIREFIGHTERS©
Lecturing faculty member at regional and national scientific conferences
Areas of Specializaton
Spinal Ergonomics, Pathophysiology & Biomechanics
Lumbar Dynamic Muscular Stabilization Training
Therapeutic Exercise & Neuromuscular Rehabilitation
Functional & Behavior Modification Training Regimens
Personal & Athletic Performance Enhancement
Ergonomic Workplace Analysis & Training
Target Specific Educational Seminars
Hobbies
Bicycling, Gardening, Hiking, Martial Culture, Reading, Research, Writing
Certifications
Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (C.S.C.S.)
Work Capacity Evaluator, Advanced (C.W.C.E.)
Philosophy
To seek harmony within the physical, mental and spiritual flow of life…
for the body cannot live without the mind. Training is a constant companion
of this continuum.
Hometown
Piedmont, CA

Carin Hollis - Contact Carin
Education
M.S. - Exercise Science & Nutrition
B.S. - Biology
Certifications
Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (C.S.C.S.) - 2003
Recertified w/ Distinction (*D) - 2005
Certified Cancer Rehabilitation Exercise Specialist - 2001
Experience
7+ years - Health, Fitness & Sport Industry
7+ years - Adaptive Recreation, Specializing in working w/ individuals
w/ MS, Cancer, Parkinson’s, Diabetes, Arthritis, other Autoimmune diseases
3 years - Cancer Rehab Coordinator for outpatient physical therapy corp.
8 years - Aquatic Therapy/Rehabilitation from sports injuries
Hobbies
Cycling, yoga, travel, hiking, reading, dogs, snowshoeing, music
Philosophy
Healthy inspiration is learning you can go further today than you thought yesterday.

James Burckhard - Contact James
Education
M.S. - Exercise Physiology, Saint Cloud State University
B.S. - Kinesiology (Exercise Science), Minnesota State Univ. -Moorhead
Certifications
Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (C.S.C.S.)
Member of ACSM & NSCA, CPR & First Aid
Experience
5 years - Certified Personal Trainer
2 years - Graduate Assistant in Human Performance Lab
2 years - Adult Fitness
Hobbies
Exercising, cycling, sports, reading and movies
Philosophy
Take a chance.
Hometown
West Fargo, ND

Ruby Guevarra - Contact Ruby
Education
M.S. - Kinesiology (Exercise Physiology) - CSU-Hayward
B.S. - Kinesiology (Exrercise Physiology) - CSU-Hayward
Certifications
Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (C.S.C.S.) - (Feb.2007)
National Academy of Sports Medicine - Personal Trainer Aerobics & Fitness Association of America - Practical Pilates, CPR/AED Certified.
Experience
10 years - Health and Fitness Industry
6 years - Exercise Physiologist in Physical Therapy Setting
3 years - Personal Training
Hobbies
The Great Outdoors, Triathalons, Volleyball, Tennis & Physical Training
Philosophy
Desire, Dedication, Determination! All It Takes Is All You've Got!
Hometown
Castro Valley, CA

Jason Klofstad - Contact Jason
Education
B.S. – Sports Medicine – Montana State University, 1997
Certifications
ACSM-HFI Certified
USA Weightlifting Sports Performance Coach
American Council of Exercise (A.C.E.)
Experience
13 years – Certified Personal Trainer
10 years – Management & Directorial Experience
Hobbies
Canoe racing, martial arts, motorcycle riding, all outdoors

Liam Bauer - Contact Liam
Education
B.A. – Psychology Long Island University 1988
Emphasis on Physiological Psychology
Certifications
Certified Conditioning Specialist (NSPA)
USA Weight Lifting Sports Performance Coach,
YMCA: Strength Training Instructor Trainer
Experience
20 years – Fitness
9 years – Teaching Self Defense
Hobbies
Reading, writing, scuba diving, soccer, and weightlifting
Philosophy
Make the commitment and the teacher will appear.

Terry Han - Contact Terry

Education
B.S. – Kinesiology (Human Movement Studies), San Francisco State Univ.
M.S. – Kinesiology (Exercise Physiology), S.F. State Univ. - 2007
Certifications
Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, C.S.C.S.
Health & Fitness Instructor – American College of Sports Medicine
Experience
4 years – Certified Personal Trainer
1 year – Strength & Conditioning Coach Intern – Univ. of Washington
and University of California, Berkeley
10 years – Participation in Track & Field
9 years – Participation in Soccer
Philosophy
Strive for excellence.