OUR STAFF
Jermaine mitchell
COACH / OWNER
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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."
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C. S. Lewis
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Qshequilla Mitchell
COACH / OWNER
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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.
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Matthew 6:34
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Curt Fennell
COACH
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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
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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.
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Proverbs 3:5-6
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Diane Landers
COACH
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Education: B.S. in Political Science and Spanish from S.U.N.Y at Oneonta
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Certification: 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.”
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Pablo Picasso
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Robbie Lewis
COACH
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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
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KIMBERLY BARNES-AYERS
COACH
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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 Yoga; 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
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LaDetric Bentley
COACH
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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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Certification: 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.”
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David Deida
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Heath Garrett
COACH
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Education: Currently pursuing A.A.S. in Physical Therapist Assistant, Jefferson State Community College
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Certification: Level 1 CrossFit
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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.
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1 Corinthians 10:31
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Cassie Boyd
INTERN
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Education: Currently pursuing a M.S. in Exercise Science, 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
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DAVIA PALMER
INTERN
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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.
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Hebrews 11:1
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GRACIE BENEFIELD
INTERN
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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
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Favorite Quote or Scripture: “A healthy outside starts from the inside.”
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Robert Urich
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MYKAYLA HARRISON
INTERN
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Education: Currently pursuing a M.S. in Exercise Science, 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.
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Jeremiah 29:11
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CHRIS WOODALL
INTERN
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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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Certification: 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.”
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Benjamin Franklin
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emily mccook
INTERN
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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: Flexibility; Volleyball
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Favorite Quote or Scripture: “Discipline is the difference between what you want now and what you want most.”
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Abraham Lincoln
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AALIYAH RICE
INTERN
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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.”
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Eugene Bell, Jr.
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KOURTnie SMITH
INTERN
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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.
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Philippians 4:13
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