Ironside Athletics

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)

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.

https://www.strongfirst.com/instructors/united-states/matthew-wagner.0011G00000f9N66QAE/

https://www.instagram.com/theonewags/

Born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska. Andre is an outdoors enthusiast who enjoys hiking, camping, snowboarding and working out. Growing up Andre played travel and varsity hockey. When Andre graduated high school he joined the Air Force and was an intelligence analyst. Andre believes that an active lifestyle is essential for living a happy and healthy life.

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.

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

Born and raised in Semmes, Alabama. He played football and baseball throughout highschool and continued his baseball career through college. He graduated from the University of South Alabama with an undergrad in exercise science and finished his masters degree in exercise physiology at Midwestern State University.

Experience & Certifications:

B.S. in Exercise Science, M.S. in Exercise Physiology, NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), CSCCa Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC), Functional Range Conditioning (FRC)

I go by Matt. I started off my years in physical fitness as a personal trainer in the Navy, helping sailors pass their physical readiness tests - while building resilience. When I got out of the military I got my BS in exercise science with emphasis in coaching and a minor in psychology. I learned to love sport psychology so I am currently finishing my MA in sport psychology with a certificate in trauma. I am currently practicing as a level 1 strength coach through USAW and a sport psychology intern. My coaching philosophy involves building the next generation of leaders by helping athletes overcome obstacles though healthy living and research driven mental performance.

Gina is the definition of a motivator and a morning person. She swam competitively as a sprinter at the University of Northern Colorado where she was the team captain for two years. With 15 years of coaching experience ranging from large youth swim teams to personal training to high intensity cycling classes; her sessions are always safe, effective and meaningful. Gina loves working with older active adults and is the Fitness Coordinator at a retirement community where she also teaches chair classes and aqua aerobics. She trains new to fitness clients, clients wanting to take their workouts and lifestyle to a sustainable level, young athletes and older active adults. For Gina, it’s all about helping those around her navigate a path of lifelong health while approaching each day with inner and outer strength.