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| Amy was born and raised on a ranch in Rice. Growing-up, she was a multi-sport athlete, focusing on cross country, volleyball, basketball and track. She graduated from the University of Texas with a degree in Spanish, and achieved her Masters from North Texas. From 2002-2006 Amy coached track and field, and for the past several years she has been a personal trainer and elite running coach in the Dallas area. |
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist
NASM Performance Exercise Specialist
Cooper Clinic Institute Certified Personal Trainer |
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| Mason was born in Irving and graduated from UTA with a BS in Kinesiology. Mason served for four years in the Marine Corps reaching the rank of Sergeant. After his time in the service he became a personal trainer with the Premier Club in Dallas. For several years he was one of their top ranking trainers. Mason has been featured on Channel 8 multiple times as a fitness expert. Mason resides in Dallas with his wife Crystal, daughter Belle and son Collin. |
ACSM Health Fitness Instructor
ACE Certified Personal Trainer
Cooper Institute Biomechanics Certification
Marine Corps Boot Camp
Mountaneer (10 Colorado 14'ers)
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| Shane grew up in Stephenville, where at a young age he competed in Rodeo as a Calf Roper and Team Roper. Shane played every sport growing-up, lettering in four sports in high school where was inducted into the Stephenville Hall of Fame. He went on to play football at Abilene Christian University and graduated from Tarleton State with a degree in Exercise Physiology & Kinesiology with an emphasis in Corporate Fitness. Shane has been a Professional Fitness Trainer at the Cooper Aerobics Center for the past 10 years. Shane has been featured on ESPN training professional athletes. Some of Shane's clients include Roy Williams-NFL, DeSagana Diop-NBA and Devon Harris-NBA. Shane coached football for Episcopal School of Dallas where they won the State Title. Shane has been married to Monica for 10 years and they have four beautiful children. Shane loves to hunt, fish, ski, adventure race, triathlons and coach his kids. |
Sports Background & Certifications
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AFAA Certified Personal Trainer
NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
NSCA Certified Personal Trainer
Cooper Institute Certified Personal Trainer
Cooper Institute Biomechanics Certification
Certified Power Plate Instructor |
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Jonathan grew up in Shreveport, LA, and competed in every sport possible, including swim team, basketball, soccer, baseball and football. Despite his love for everything sport related, while attending high school at Evangel Christian Academy in Shreveport, Jonathan concentrated most on football, soccer and track. In his 4 year career as a wide receiver for Evangel, Jon helped lead his team to 3 state championships, an on the field record of 56-3, and a #3 national ranking. Jonathan attended Louisiana Tech University and graduated with a BS in Civil Engineering. These days, he stays active by training regularly, playing in multiple soccer and football leagues in and of course any and all things CG! |
Cooper Institute Certified Personal Trainer
Cooper Institute Certified Group Leader |
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DFW North - Head Trainer
(469) 450-3105
vicki@campgladiator.com
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| Vicki was born in Houston where she participated in competitive gymnastics for over 10 years. As a high school athlete, she also played volleyball and was a nationally ranked cheerleader. She later went on to be an instructor for the National Cheerleaders Association. Vicki earned her bachelors in education from The University of Oklahoma. She has over 16 years of experience as a personal trainer, group exercise instructor and Spinning instructor. Vicki was a top nationally ranked fitness competitor participating in several events including Fitness America, NPC Fitness National Championships, and ESPN Fitness Championships. As a fitness competitor, she has been featured in many popular fitness publications including Muscle and Fitness, Oxygen, Natural Bodybuilder, and Ironman. She enjoys sharing her active lifestyle with her two daughters and husband, Mark. |
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Professional Fitness Instructor Certification at Baylor Sports Medicine Institute
American Council on Exercise
Pre and Post-Natal Specialty Certification
Spinning Instructor
Resist-A-Ball
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Southlake/Keller - Head Trainer
(940) 435-8483
brooke@campgladiator.com
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| Brooke Nicholson grew-up in Westlake, and attended Pepperdine University in Malibu. After several years in the pharmaceutical industry, Brooke decided to exchange a career of "treating" illness for one "preventing" it. As a Cooper Institute Certified Personal Trainer, Brooke trains clients in their private homes as well as Vaquero Club in Westlake. Brooke partners with Trajectory Health out of Dallas helping employers implement a pre-disease intervention strategy designed to improve the health of populations prior to the occurrence of an event simultaneously flattening the trajectory of healthcare costs. Brooke also enjoys her role as Head Coach for the State Champion Cross Country team at Westlake Academy. She has personally completed eight marathons (including Boston) placing third in her age group at Oklahoma City. Brooke has been married to Dack for 13 years and enjoys spending time with their two children. Brooke is excited to be a part of the Camp Gladiator Movement! |
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Cooper Institute Certified Personal Trainer
Completed Boston Marathon
Cross Country Coach (State Champion)
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DFW West - Head Trainer
(469) 855-3434
carol@campgladiator.com
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| Carol Martin grew up in Sugar Land where she was an avid competitive swimmer for 17 years. Her love for sports did not stop there, she also competed in volleyball, basketball, swimming and gymnastics during High School. Carol earned her Bachelors of Business Adminstration degree in 1991 from Texas A&M University. At Texas A&M she was head of group fitness and taught aerobics for four years. She currently competes in USTA tennis, where she has placed in the state finals for the past two consecutive years. Carol has been married for 13 years to her husband Bret who shares her passion for fitness. They are enjoying sharing their love for sports with their twin daughters Meagan and Madison and older daughter Brittany. |
Sports Background & Certifications
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Head of Fitness Training - Hilton DFW Lakes Grapevine
Marathon Runner
Cooper Institute - Certified Personal Trainer |
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Dallas - Head Trainer
214-287-4292
laila@campgladiator.com
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| Laila was born in Dallas, TX where growing up she participated in track, softball, and basketball. Her real love was lacrosse which she focused on and played for over nine years earning MVP three years in a row. After graduating from The University of Oklahoma, Laila soon realized that the unhealthy corporate lifestyle was not for her. She became a personal trainer for Equinox fitness, where she is currently one of the top female trainers. Laila is very active in the community and enjoys playing in several intramural sports for charity and fun! |
Sports Background & Certifications
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Cooper Institute - Certified Personal Trainer
Kettlebell America
PowerPlate |
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DFW North - Head Trainer
(214) 636-2017
derek@baerfitness.com
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| Derek was born in west Texas to parents that made a prosperous career in education; therefore he has teaching in his blood. Combining that with his love for fitness Camp Gladiator became a perfect match. Derek was raised in a small town near Rice and he is also long time friends with CG Director, Amy Mack. Derek has been a trainer for several years, and was an athlete for more than a decade playing every sport that was offered to him, but exceeding in football and track. Among many professional credentials he has earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. Derek has over 50 satisfied clients that range from various age groups needing assists in weight loss, muscle gain, and pain management. In addition, he has improved the careers of collegiate and professional athletes. |
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NASM Certified Personal Trainer
NASM Performance Enhancemnet Specialist
NASM Corrective Exersice Spexialist
TPI-Fotness Instructor
Cooper Institute Certified Personal Trainer
Cooper Institute Biomechanics of Resistance Training
Cooper Institute Fitness over Fifty |
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| Ally hales from Austin, where from an early age she learned to love all things outdoors. Ally played every sport growing up, lettering in four sports in high school and going on to play basketball at the collegiate level. Ally graduated from Texas State University with a degree in Exercise Physiology & Sports Science with an emphasis in Athletic Training. Ally founded Camp Gladiator after winning the TV show American Gladiators in 2008. Ally and her husband Jeff love to hike, wakeboard, and play any sport together. |
All-State Basketball selection at Westwood High
Defensive Player of the Year for State-Champ Volleyball Team
AAU Basketball All-American
Newcomer of the Year, Ole Miss Lady Rebels Basketball
Three-Year Letterman at Texas State
American Gladiator Grand Champion 2008
Muddy Buddy Dallas Overall Champion 2008 |
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