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"Community of Coaches"
These are coaches/trainers we respect and who make their facilities available to us, share their insights,
or support our efforts in other ways:
Kory Knowles (Navy SEAL Recruiter)
"I started my military career in October 1988. I went to WT A school and then on to BUD/S. I graduated from
BUD/S class 167 in 1990. Then I went on to serve at SEAL Team Five for 5 years where I deployed in 2 Platoons and worked in
Training Cell. I taught numerous courses on Desert Warfare, Maritime Operations, Combat Diving, Small Arms Weapons, CQB, and
Combat Fighting. I moved on to the Naval Special Warfare Center to become a First Phase BUD/S Instructor for 3 years. I was
very fortunate to spend those years training and motivating future SEALs. After serving 10 years I moved on to work as a Technical
Advisor to the cable TV fitness show American Health & Fitness. I wrote and developed all of the workouts and exercise
information. I also had a thriving personal training business. I studied at the Chek Institute and became certified as a CHEK II practitioner. I am now a Naval Reserve Recruiter in Clearwater, FL.
It is my vision to create a place that will provide you with the motivation and answers to prepare
you for the challenge of becoming a SEAL or being the best you can be. Our group of motivated men and women is growing and
I am proud of the hard work and improvements I have seen. Always keep moving forward. As the SEAL maxim goes, “The only
easy day was yesterday.” You are welcome to join if you are genuine about your dedication and passion to improving yourself
daily or are ready to evolve your dream of becoming a SEAL to believing you will become one. Remember...your integrity is
your destiny!"
Quoted with Kory's permission from his website
Andre Leclair, NSCA-CPT
Co-owner of Personalized Fitness Center withhis wife, Tami. He is a dedicated strength & fitness profesional who
sees great value in CrossFit training.
Andre is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.
Bud Jeffries (Strongerman Productions)
Real-world strength training
(Note: Bio. coming soon)
Tom Mitchell, North American Strongman Inc.,
Florida Chairman
Tony Spain, Boxing Coach
Former Golden Glove Champion, undefeated 4 time
Toughman Champion and a former Professional title contender. Along with his 25 years of boxing experience, Tony
is a Certified USA Amateur Boxing Coach, a Licensed Florida Boxing Trainer, a Certified Personal Trainer
Jeff Ryan
Former Sergeant in the United States Marine Corp. He is a
Certified USA Amateur Boxing Coach and a Licensed Florida Boxing Trainer with the Florida Boxing Commission.
Wayne ("Scrapper") Fisher
" I was a Navy Diver for 10 years with 4 of those
years spent as support for Navy SEALs in Hawaii. I am one of the few non-Special Forces personnel to attend, and graduate,
the SEAL Hand-to-Hand Combat Instructor Course. I trained with World Jiu-Jitsu Champion, Two Time World Racquetball
Champion, and Super Brawl Champion, Egan Inoue for 3 years. I fought, and won, Future Brawl 6 (an 8 man, No Holds Barred competition) in 1996 and I won my professional
fighting debut in Super Brawl 13 in 1999. I also began, and still lead, Basic Training by Fish; a military style fitness class based on
my training experiences in the military and training for competitions. This class has been used by military dependents, active
duty military members from all branches of service, Federal Law Enforcement Officers, Federal Fire Fighters, military
personnel preparing for Navy Dive School, BUD/s (SEAL training), and SAR (Search and Rescue Swimmer) Training. "
Note: These quotes (above & below) are used with Scrapper's and Zach's permission, quoted
from their websites.
Zach Even-Esh
Underground Strength Coach
"Zach Even-Esh has been involved in strength training, wrestling and other combat sports for over 16 years. During this
time Zach has obtained a BA in Health & Physical Education as well as his MA in Health Education. Zach was part of the
first group in the world to become a Youth Conditioning Specialist (International Youth Conditioning Association). In
addition, Zach is the only strength & performance coach in NJ to have been trained by the IYCA.
Zach is an acclaimed speaker & author, having presented at Ryan Lee's Boot Camp, Perform Better Seminars and
at numerous wrestling clubs through out NJ. Zach has authored his own book, 'The Gladiator Training Manual' which
has sold around the world in countries such as Australia, Croatia, New Zealand, Trinidad, England, France,
Israel, Japan, the Phillipines, Norway and Germany to name a few. "
Bob Keyser
"Bob Keyser brings over 30 years of hands-on
practical experience to develop personalized training methods that get results for clients of any age and lifestyle in the
Tampa Bay area. For more info, please visit his site at http://www.toplevelfitness.com/."
Top Level Fitness can be reached in Tampa, FL by phone at (813)229-5929
Tony C.
With over 25 years of intense martial arts study/research, Tony has a lot of expertise in handling violent encounters.
This seasoned veteran of the streets will be doing a series of articles on "Training for any contingency". No fluff, no hype;
just how to train as if your life depended on it. It just might someday.
You can contact Tony at:
thedeadlypuzzle@netzero.net
David Ganulin
"He first encountered kettlebells while studying martial arts during his
five years living and working as a college professor in Japan. He has a Master’s in Teaching, Curriculum, and Development
from the University of Rochester and speaks Japanese. Furthermore, Dave is a certified Pilates instructor and holds multiple
certifications as a personal trainer, including the USAW Club Coach. He has appeared on the Early Show (CBS), Fox News, Morning
News (WB11), Inside Fitness with Bonnie Kaye (CBS), and the ABC News. He is solely responsible for introducing Equinox Fitness
Clubs to kettlebell training. He has served as the fitness editor for www.mojo10.com, www.woof.com, edited four books on martial
arts, and has written articles for Muscle Media, Men’s Health, Men’s Fitness, Fitness, Black Belt, Not Just
Fitness, and others. Dave headed the development of the first CEC/U approved kettlebell course for fitness professionals.
His plan is to make sure that kettlebells find a place in every gym, with properly trained instructors at the helm to bring
them to their clients!"
The quote used above is used with the permission of David Ganulin and is from the KettleBell Concepts website
Note: The following two coaches were instrumental
in getting the first kettlebell training program started in a high school in Florida
Curtis Lynch
Educator, Soccer Coach, Kettlebell & Strength Coach
A.J. Menard
Pastor, Soccer Coach, Kettlebell & Strength Coach
Contact Coach Lynch, click here
Contact Coach Menard, click here
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