Coaches

Originally from Ligonier, Indiana, Xander developed a strong athletic foundation through years of competitive football and baseball. His early interest in performance and rehabilitation led him to begin his college journey on a pre-physical therapy track, where he ultimately discovered a deeper passion for strength and conditioning.
Xander went on to earn his Master’s degree from Western Michigan University, where he also gained valuable experience interning with the football strength and conditioning staff. He further expanded his expertise through internships with the football programs at Indiana University and The Ohio State University, working within high-performance Division I environments.
As a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Xander has applied his knowledge across both private and collegiate settings. His experience includes coaching at D1 Training in Kalamazoo as well as working with the football team and eight additional sports at Saint Francis University.
Xander brings a well-rounded, performance-driven approach to training, combining his academic background with hands-on experience at the highest levels of collegiate athletics. His coaching emphasizes purposeful programming, attention to detail, and helping clients build strength, resilience, and long-term performance.

From an early age Carolyn showed a passion for sports that was fueled by her competitive nature and boundless energy. After some early knee and ankle injuries sidelined her from higher intensity sports she found golf. Playing for three years at Grand Valley State University while studying Exercise Science she later transferred and graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in Psychology in 2012. While at Michigan State she was also a member of the Women’s Varsity Rowing team where she was introduced to functional fitness and weightlifting.

Following college Carolyn became an Assistant Golf Professional and became a member of the Professional Golfers Association of America. Working across the country at several prestigious golf courses she has developed her golf coaching skills by working with players of all ages and abilities.

Combining her passion for health, fitness, and golf she received her Titleist Performance Institute certification with a specialization in Juniors in 2023. She loves helping clients hit the ball further, swing faster, and play longer by developing their swing and fitness to compliment their body instead of fighting against it.

To continue to drive her competitive nature she began competing in triathlon where she has completed several distances up to 70.6. She also loves gravel cycling, weightlifting, snowboarding, and most anything that will get her outside and active.

Matt has been teaching and coaching golfers of all ages and abilities for over 17 years. He has a degree in Golf Management from National University, and several certifications in Golf Instruction, Coaching and Golf Fitness. Along with private golf instruction, coaching small groups and several golf junior camps he has coached several state qualifiers, Elite College players and Coached Boys High School Varsity Golf.

Coach Matt uses the latest technology in his lessons such as video analysis, Trackman, Full Swing Golf, Blast Golf and many more top training aids to aid in the development of all his students. Coach Matt believes that the flight of the golf ball is the telling tale of what adjustments need to be made to help all golfers perform at their next level. A balance of ball flight laws, functional repetitive body movements and Technology is at the basis of his coaching style and philosophy.

Shannon is a recent graduate from Western Michigan University with her bachelor’s degree in exercise science and she plans to continue her education by getting her CSCS certification. Shannon has been a lifelong athlete starting when she was little playing soccer and continuing that through high school as well as running cross country and track at the varsity level. She found her passion for weightlifting and body building while attending WMU which is what ultimately led her to this career.

Shannon is passionate about helping others better themselves and reach goals they never thought were possible and believes that exercise is not only important for your physical well-being but mental as well!

Jess is a Chicagoland native from Highland Park, IL, and is currently pursuing her Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science at Western Michigan University, with plans to graduate in May 2026. After graduation, she intends to further her education by earning a Master’s degree in Sport Psychology.

Her passion for sports and human performance is rooted in her athletic background, which includes years of gymnastics, competitive swimming, and dance through her freshman year of college. Today, she continues to swim recreationally, hike, and has developed a newfound love for running.

After experiencing sports-related injuries, Jess was drawn to weightlifting and strength training. This journey sparked a deep appreciation for the mind-body connection, which now fuels her commitment to helping others reach new limits—physically and mentally. She is driven to share the importance of holistic athletic development, combining mental resilience with physical performance, in both her personal pursuits and professional work!