When a new member joins Sand & Steel for personal training, they always ask me who is going to be their coach. And I always tell them the same thing — we are all your coach. No one coach is better than the aggregate knowledge and wisdom we share as a team. Sand & Steel works because we are united in our quest for safer movement, healthier bodies, and acceptance of all people and cultures.
Sand & Steel Coaching is many things, but at its heart lies a commitment to teamwork for the betterment of each other and our members. Teamwork is working together to build and secure a common vision. It is the coordination of individual efforts to benefit our members and our gym. Our teamwork-first culture is what provides us the ability to offer a level of personal training service unmatched in our industry.
So, yes, we are all your coach. We are all your team. And yes … you should book different coaches for your personal training so that you can benefit from the combined experience and certifications we all share. Learn from everyone, absorb everything you can, so that you can become the best you can be.
Coach Paul of Sand & Steel
Paul Roberts – Owner
Certifications and Credentials
- Biomedical Engineer: Johns Hopkins University
- CrossFit Level 2: Weight loss and Metabolic Training
- CrossFit Powerlifting: Strength Training
- M|WOD ReadyState Movement and Mobility Specialist: Movement and Mechanics
- Kinstretch: Mobility and Flexibility Certification for Group Classes
Dawn Anderson – Owner
Certifications and Credentials
- Muscle Activation Techniques: Corrective Exercise and Therapy
- National Council on Strength and Fitness: Certified Personal Trainer
- Yoga SCW Level II Certified: Hatha Yoga, Yoga for Seniors, Chakra balancing, Inversions, Pranayamas
- Feet-Ness Instructor: Feet and Toes Strength and Recovery
Ira Giovanetti – Master Yoga Teacher
Certifications and Credentials
- 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Certification: Yoga Alliance
- Yoga Styles: Vinyasa, Yin, Restorative and Chair Yoga
Cindy Moore – Signature Coach
CrossFit and Personal Training Certifications
- CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
- National Strength and Conditioning Association Member/Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA CSCS)
- NETA Personal Trainer
- Functional Movement Systems Functional Movement Screen Level 1
- TRX Suspension Systems and Rip Trainer
Jonathan Cardenas: Junior Coach
Personal Training Certifications
- NASM Personal Training Certification
- CPR/AED Certified (American Red Cross)
Katy Oblinger – Signature Coach
CrossFit Certifications
- CrossFit Programming
- CrossFit Spot the Flaw
- Certified CPR/AED (American Red Cross)
Max Rand – Senior Coach
Personal Training Certifications
- NASM – Corrective Exercise Specialist
- ACE – Certified Personal Trainer
Brian Leos – Senior Coach
Personal Training Certifications
- USA Boxing Coach
- ACE Certified Personal Trainer
- TRX Suspension Trainer Qualified
- CPR Certified
Kyle Stefanye – Signature Coach
Personal Training Certifications
- NASM Certified Personal Trainer
- CPR/AED Certified
- First Aid/ Child First Aid Certified
Patrick Tarman – Signature Coach
Personal Trainer Certifications
- George Mason University: Bachelor’s of Science, Community Health with a concentration in clinical science
- CPR/AED Certified
- First Aid/ Child First Aid Certified
Mark Rebok – Senior Coach
Personal Trainer Certifications
- ACE Certified Personal Trainer
- ACE Nutrition Specialist
- Certified CPR/AED (American Red Cross)
Some of our Favorite Coaches that Have Moved to Open Their Own Gyms and Studios
Flavio Spaducci – Kettlebell Strength and Conditioning
🌟 Sand & Steel All-Star Coach. July 2018
Flavio’s Personal Trainer Certifications
- Kettlebell Sport Coach Level 2: Exam passed with highest marks, certified by Oleh Ilikia, World Kettlebell Sport Federation president, multiple time world champion and Guinness Record holder
- Strongman Instructor: Certified by Francesco Gioia, Italy’s strongest man
- Crosslifting: A new sport born in Russia by combining all of the strength sports together. Spent a week in a Russian Olympic facility, training with Klokov, Berestov, Koklyaev and Denisov
- Weightlifting Instructor: Certified by Giles Greenwood in London, UK
- Functional Training Instructor: Certified by Italian Boxing Federation
Robin Marion Strength Training for Triathletes
Strength Training for Triathletes Certifications
- American Council on Exercise (ACE) – Certified Personal Trainer
- American Council on Exercise (ACE) – Certified Health Coach
- American Council on Exercise (ACE) – Strength & Conditioning Coach
- American Council on Exercise (ACE) – Nutrition Certification
- TRX – Suspension Training Certification
- USAC – Certified Cycling Coach
- USATF – Certified Track Coach
- RRCA – Distance Run Coach
- Les Mills – Body Combat & CXWORX Certification
- Strong By Zumba Licensed Instructor
Fabian Row Corrective Exercises and Biomechanics
Certifications
- NASM – Personal Training Certification
- NASM – Sports Nutrition Certification
- B.S. in Execise Science George Mason
Matt Ervien
Overall Fitness
Overall Fitness is a passion. Strength and conditioning that will effect your everyday, whether it is related to work or recreational sports. Better fitness will allow for more energy throughout the day helping you excel at whatever you are doing.
Rachel Garmon
Weightlifting and Mobility
My Certifications: NASM Certified Personal Trainer, NASM Weight-Loss Specialist, USA Weightlifting Sport Performance Coach, ISSA Kettlebell Certified
“The greatest feeling is watching a client achieve that which they thought impossible. Challenge yourself and challenge your body.”
Jesse Williams
Prenatal and Postnatal
Certifications
NPTI – National Personal Trainer Institute
TRX – Suspension Trainer
NPTI – Prenatal and Post-natal
NASM – Certified Personal Trainer
Jenn Morrow Powerlifting
Jen’s Personal Training Certifications
Level 1, Junior Personal Trainer
- NPTI National Personal Training Institute: Kettlebell Certification, Nutrition Certification
- LMT Licensed Massage Therapist
- P-DTR Proprioceptive Deep Tendon Reflex
Marlena Wikander Registered Yoga Teacher
Yoga Teacher Certifications
- Registered Yoga Teacher 200 RYT
CrossFit Coach Josh
Personal Training Certifications
Junior CrossFit Coach
- CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
Gisele CrossFit Coach
Personal Training Certifications
Junior CrossFit Coach
- CrossFit Level 1 Trainer Expected January 20, 2020
Monika Ljungquist Yoga Teacher
Yoga Teacher ERYT500
Yoga Teacher – Various Disciplines: Hatha, Recovery, Vinyasa
- Ashtanga yoga primary series: 2010 David Svensson, Istanbul, Turkey
- Yinyoga teacher training: Ann Arnesson, 2010, Sweden
- Pre and postnatal yoga training: Karin Bjorkengren Jones, Båstad, Sweden
- Swedish massage and trigger points treatments: 2010,Friskvårdsgruppen, Lund, Sweden
- Bachelor in nursing science, registered nurse in Sweden: 2013 Lund University
- Yoga teacher ERYT 200 Yoga Alliance 2012: Alan Finger, Sarah Platt-Finger, Ulrica Norberg and Katrina Repka, Stockholm, Sweden
- DOULA training: 2013 Goteborg, Sweden
- Teacher training in restorative yoga: (2014, Stockholm)
- Ayurveda lifestyle coaching certificate: 2015 Markaryd school, Sweden
- ERYT 500, ISHTA yoga: Training taught by Alan Finger, Sarah Platt-Finger, Ulrica Norberg and Katrina Repka, Stockholm, Sweden)
- Integrative nutrition health coach: 2019-2020
Paris Yoga Teacher and Spine Specialist
Yoga Teacher
Yoga Teacher Certifications
- 200Hr RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher)Kripalu Yoga Center
- Chiropractor Assistant Cert: Maryland Chiropractic Board
- First Aid and CPR: American Red Cross
- Reiki Degree Level 1: Shabach Yoga Studio
Kim Ruiz Yoga Teacher
Kim- Registered Yoga Teacher RYT 200
Yoga Teacher – Alignment & Vinyasa
- Vinyasa Yoga RYT-200
- Zumba Basic 1,
- Zumba Basic 2,
- Zumba Gold and Zumba Toning
- AFAA Group Fitness Instructor
- CPR/AED
Kati Gunn Personal Trainer
Personal Training Certifications
- Bachelor’s of Science – Exercise Science from University of North Carolina
- NASM Personal Training Certification
- NASM Group Personal Training Specialist
- First Aid, CPR, and AED Certified
