Meet Our Performance Coaches
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"My name is Andrew Cataldo and I am the Director of the Performance Division and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the NSCA. I completed my undergraduate studies at Michigan State University receiving a Bachelor of Science with a Major in Kinesiology in 2019. Over the past 10 years, I have been immersed in movement, nutrition, and lifestyle behaviors in an effort to pursue optimal health and vitality. The passion I have for improving my life has become my purpose for teaching others how to optimize their own health. My mission is to teach individuals how to develop a sustainable lifestyle of personalized movement, nutrition, and behavior habits." |
Andrew Cataldo, CSCS
Director - Performance Division
Director - Performance Division
My name is Austin Bruff and I am currently enrolled in the OPEX CCP program to become a Fitness Coach. My journey with fitness started when I was really young through sports. I played as many sports as I could including soccer, baseball, basketball, football and wrestling. I stuck with wrestling from the age of 7, all the way to graduating high school. My fitness and health journey took a screeching halt in college and it wasn't until 2020 that I rededicated myself to making healthier choices and moving consistently. Through this, I rekindled my love for movement and started to become the best “me” I could be. After reaching and then redefining my health and fitness goals, I realized I wanted to help others find enjoyment in movement and living a healthy lifestyle. My goal as a coach is to teach people the benefits of movement, good nutrition, and healthy lifestyle behaviors. |
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Austin Bruff, Strength Coach
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My name is Brandi Brown, and I am a certified personal trainer through National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). I graduated from Oakland University with a Bachelor of Science in Wellness and Health Promotion. My athletic career has included track, cheerleading, and powerlifting. Over the past years, I have learned how to apply healthy habits to my lifestyle and how to help others create their own healthy behaivors. Hence, my desire is to help people understand the importance of being active, improve their physical capabilities, and overall create a better lifestyle for the goals that they place in life. |
Brandi Brown, Strength Coach
My name is Theresa Landis and I am the Performance Divisions Senior Fitness Specialist. I specialize in older adult fitness through individual coaching and my Functional Movement Training group classes. I have worked in the field of adult fitness and wellness programming for over 40 years, and have regularly presented on topics related to health promotion, physical fitness, mindfulness, and stress management. I am a Senior Fitness Specialist through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), and I have earned a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, a Master of Arts in Exercise Science, and a Specialist degree in Educational Leadership. My mission is to teach older adults how they can improve their quality of life, physical function, and maintain their independence. |
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My name is Alyssa Miller, and I recently graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and a Minor in Health Promotions. My athletic journey began in high school, where I participated in track and field and the equestrian team. In college, I developed a deeper interest in fitness through weight training, which led me to pursue a degree in Kinesiology. As I continued to learn and grow in this field, I discovered my passion for helping others improve their health and well-being. As a fitness coach, my goal is to support individuals on their fitness journeys, helping them build healthier habits and achieve their personal goals. I’m here to offer guidance, knowledge, and encouragement, and I look forward to working together to make positive changes in your life. |
Alyssa Miller, Strength Coach
