Ironside Athletics

Damian is a Colorado native and will complete his Health & Exercise Science from Colorado State University this semester.  Damian is interning at Ironside in order to learn under a great staff and become an excellent coach! He will eventually obtain multiple certifications to become a personal trainer or strength & conditioning coach! 

Jacob will obtain his degree this spring at Colorado State University studying Health and Exercise Science. Jacob's goals for this semester are to learn and become the best coach possible while connecting with the clients on a personal level! His passions are weightlifting, hiking, and anything active.

StrongFirst-certified Instructor.
ACE CPT

A life-long martial artist and student of strength, Matthew Wagner has lived coast-to-coast and been fortunate enough to have some really exceptional teachers. Starting Tae Kwon Do at the age of 12 helped him bridge a personal gap from being a meek video-game loving nerd, into an active, athletic, self-confident video-game loving nerd. Eventually Matt found himself in LA training and instructing muay thai at Renzo Gracie LA (then 5 Star Martial Arts) under a current SF Senior Instructor, John Spezzano. John introduced Matt to kettlebells, barbells, and the bigger concept of the importance of strength and its crossover benefit with martial arts. He has now been a student of strength for nearly a decade. Matt tries to bring his own personal style and technical focus to training his students, and strives to make you confident enough to train safely and effectively. Matt enjoys giving his students now just the “how” but also the “why”. Now fully committed to learning and teaching, Matt earned his SFG I in August of 2019 and is currently training for his SFG II.

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Whether for athletics or recreational pursuits, Karl's goal is to help people move better so they can excel at the activities they love to participate in. He has worked with a wide variety of clients and ability levels and realizes that their is potential to be unleashed in everyone. 

Experience & Certifications:

B.A. Therapeutic Recreation|Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)| National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer (CPT), Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES),Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES)| Pursuing Certified Functional Strength Coach (CFSC)

Rodrigo was born in El Salvador and raised in Virginia where he grew up playing baseball and soccer. After graduating from high school, he attended Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). He graduated in 2019 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Exercise Science and a minor in Psychology. After graduating, Rodrigo obtained his Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist certification through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. His passion is to translate the progress made in the weight room to the playing field, aid in prevention of injury, and promote a healthy lifestyle through exercise. Rodrigo believes anyone is capable of participating in exercise and strives to make the gym setting a more diverse and inclusive setting.

In his free time, he enjoys working out, spending time with friends and family as well as camping, hiking, and biking.

Mar was born and raised in Fort Collins, CO and graduated from Fossil Ridge High School. Growing up she played soccer and basketball. She has recently graduated from Colorado State University where she played soccer on the club team while perusing her bachelor’s degree in Health and Exercise Science. Mar is currently working on obtaining her certification to be a strength and conditioning coach. In her free time, she enjoys playing sports and spending time with her family and friends.

Experience & Certifications:

B.S. Helath and Exercise Science- CSU | Pursuing Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) 

Megan grew up in Göteborg, Sweden and has lived all over the United States. She grew up playing lacrosse, running cross country, and has been a competitive horseback rider since age 12. She is currently getting her Master's in Public Health at Colorado State University and she's been working as a personal trainer and coach since 2016. Her passion is showing clients how to properly move their body in a sustainable, transforming, and enjoyable way. In her free time she loves lifting weights and spending time outside! 

Experience & Certifications:

B.S. in Strategic Advertising & Psychology | MPH student at CSU with an emphasis in Physical Activity & Healthy Lifestyles | Certified Personal Trainer through American Council on Exercise (ACE)

Marissa was born and raised in Georgia. She graduated from Georgia College State University with her Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science- Fitness and Performance, and a minor in Physical Education. Marissa was also the captain of the GCSU women’s club lacrosse team.

Experience & Certifications:

B.S. in Exercise Science Fitness and Performance | NASM Certified Boot Camp Instructor | Pursuing NASM CSCS