Jermaine mitchell

COACH / OWNER

• Education:  Post-doctoral research fellowship at the Center for Community-Based Partnership, Ph.D. in Exercise Science, The University of Alabama; M.A.Ed. in Exercise Physiology, University of Alabama at Birmingham;
  B.S. in Biology, Stillman College

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• Certifications:  ACSM Certified Inclusive Fitness Trainer; NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist; ACSM Exercise is Medicine

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• Training Specialization: Strength and conditioning; Functional training for individuals with disabilities and senior adults; Community wellness programs

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• Favorite Quote or Scripture: “We can’t go back and change the beginning. But we can start where we are and change the ending."

  • ​C. S. Lewis

Qshequilla Mitchell

COACH / OWNER

• Education:  Post-doctoral research fellowship at the Center for the Prevention of Youth Behavioral Problems, Ph.D. in Health Education, M.A. in Health Studies, The University of Alabama; M.P.H. in Health Care, Organization and Policy, University of Alabama at Birmingham; B.S. in Biology, Stillman College

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• Training Specialization:  Social and emotional skill development for youth, families and schools; Health promotion; Parent education and training

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• Favorite Quote or Scripture: Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

  • ​Matthew 6:34

Curt Fennell

COACH

• Education:  Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology, Kent State University; M.S. in Exercise Physiology, Western Michigan University; B.S. in Exercise Science, Western Michigan University

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• Certifications:  ACSM Certified Personal Trainer; Level 1 CrossFit Trainer

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• Training Specialization:  Strength and conditioning; CrossFit; Group training

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• Favorite Quote or Scripture:  Trust in the Lord with all your heart; lean not on your understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.

  • ​Proverbs 3:5-6

Diane Landers

COACH

• Education:  B.S. in Political Science and Spanish from S.U.N.Y at Oneonta

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• Certifications:  RYT-200

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• Training Specialization:  Hatha Yoga

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• Favorite Quote or Scripture: “Inspiration exists, but it needs to find you working.”

  • Pablo Picasso

Robbie Lewis

COACH

• Education: B.S. in Psychology, B.S. in Dietetics, University of
  Montevallo

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• Certifications:  Registered Licensed Dietitian (CDR); Hoopnotica Certified Hoop Dance Instructor; CDR Certified Adult Weight Management; NHA Certified Health Coach

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• Training Specialization:  Nutrition Education; Cardiac Rehab Nutrition; Diabetes
  Education; Beginning Hoop Dance; Beginning Poi

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• Favorite Quote or Scripture: “Enjoy and embrace the
  journey."

  • ​Robbie Lewis

KIMBERLY BARNES-AYERS

COACH

• Education:  B.S. in Nursing, M.A.Ed. in Health Education, University of Alabama at Birmingham

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• Certifications:  ANCC Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing; CPI Certified
  Crisis Prevention Intervention Instructor; RYT-200

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• Training Specialization:  Ashtanga & Yin Yoga

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• Favorite Quote or Scripture:  Faith is the substance of
  things hoped for, the evidence of things unseen.

  • Hebrews11:1

LaDetric Bentley

COACH

• Education:  B.S. in Human Performance/Exercise Science with concentrations in Fitness, Nutrition and Health and Wellness, The University of Alabama

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• Certifications:  ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist

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• Training Specialization:  Strength and conditioning

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• Favorite Quote or Scripture: “Only through your persistence, fearlessness and loving service does the world yield to your efforts.”

  • ​David Deida

Heath Garrett

COACH

• Education:  Currently pursuing A.A.S. in Physical Therapist Assistant, Jefferson State Community College

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• Certifications:  Level 1 CrossFit Trainer

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• Training Specialization:  Crossfit; Olympic lifting

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• Favorite Quote or Scripture:  Do all things as if doing them for the Lord, not for man.

  • 1 Corinthians 10:31

Cassie Boyd

INTERN

• B.S. in Exercise and Nutrition
  Science with a concentration in Health Promotion, University of Montevallo

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• Training Specialization: Water aerobics; Flexibility; Inclusive
  Fitness

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• Favorite Quote or Scripture: "Twenty years from now
  you'll be more
  disappointed by the things
  you did not do than the
  ones you did."                 

  • Mark Twain​​

DAVIA PALMER

INTERN

• Education:  Currently pursuing a B.S. in Exercise and Nutrition Science with a concentration in Health Promotion, University of Montevallo

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• Training Specialization:  Speed and Agility; Strength training; Functional training for individuals with disabilities; Track and field

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• Favorite Quote or Scripture: Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

  • ​Hebrews 11:1

GRACIE BENEFIELD

INTERN

• Education:  Currently pursuing a B.S. in Exercise and Nutrition Science with a concentration in Health Promotion, University of Montevallo

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• Training Specialization: Group training; Yoga

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• Favorite Quote or Scripture: “A healthy outside starts from the inside.”

  • ​Robert Urich

MYKAYLA HARRISON

INTERN

• Education:  B.S. in Exercise and Nutrition Science with a concentration in Health Promotion, University of Montevallo

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• Training Specialization:  Speed and Agility; Strength training; Track and field

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• Favorite Quote or Scripture:  For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

  • ​Jeremiah 29:11

CHRIS WOODALL

INTERN

• Education:  Currently pursuing a B.S. in Exercise and Nutrition Science with a conentration in Strength and Conditioning,  University of Montevallo

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• Certifications:  YMCA Strength and Conditioning

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• Training Specialization:  Strength and conditioning

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• Favorite Quote or Scripture: “Don’t put off tomorrow what you can do today.”

  • ​Benjamin Franklin

emily mccook

INTERN

• Currently pursuing a B.S. in Exercise and Nutrition Science with a concentration in Strength and Conditioning, University of Montevallo

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• Training Specialization:  Flexibility; Volleyball

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• Favorite Quote or Scripture: “Discipline is the difference between what you want now and what you want most.”

  • Abraham Lincoln

AALIYAH RICE

INTERN

• Education: Currently pursuing a B.S. in Exercise and Nutrition Science with a concentration in Health Promotion, University of Montevallo

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• Training Specialization: Basketball

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• “Aspire to inspire before you expire.”

  • Eugene Bell, Jr.

KOURTnie SMITH

INTERN

• Education:  Currently pursuing a B.S. in Exercise and Nutrition Science with a concentration in Strength and Conditioning, University of Montevallo

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• Training Specialization:  Basketball

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• Favorite Quote or Scripture:  I can all things through Christ who strengthens me.

  •  Philippians 4:13