Meet The Team

BRAD KOETSIER

Brad, a lifelong resident of Grand Rapids, has built extensive connections in the athletics and fitness industries. With over 18 years of coaching experience, he has worked with individuals of all ages, skill levels, and post-rehab cases. Brad's passion lies in helping people find internal motivation to achieve their goals and become stronger.

Certifications: Trainer/Fitness Manager/Director, National Academy of Sports Medicine (CPT, PES, CES), Parisi Speed School, TRX Functional Training Systems, Training For Warriors Training Systems, Functional Movement Systems

MEL AGEE 

Mel's fitness journey began with competitive swimming, soccer, and volleyball. After college, she became a certified kickboxing instructor and trained with Tran's Martial Arts & Fitness Center and completed Level 1 & 2 certification. Mel's love for obstacle course races led her to complete a 2X Trifecta and compete in the OCR World Championships. Her diverse background and passion for fitness drive her pursuit of new challenges.

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Certifications: NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Tran’s Muay Thai Association Level I & II

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NIKO SMITH 

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ALYSSA VOLKERS

Alyssa is a graduate of GVSU with a bachelor's degree in exercise science and a minor in psychology.

Alyssa's passion for basketball in high school transitioned into a dedication to health and fitness during her college years after starting to hit the gym regularly. Her true joy lies in working with athletes, assisting them in achieving greater speed and strength. Alyssa's genuine enthusiasm for helping others is evident in her delight when witnessing people succeed.

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Certifications: NASM Certified Personal Trainer

BRENNA VANSOLKEMA

Brenna is a GVSU graduate with a degree in clinical exercise science.

While attending GVSU, she interned here at Coachman and fell in love with the mission and community. Fitness has always been a huge part of her life, playing basketball, softball, and tennis. She is excited to share that passion with others and work with high school athletes and adults. When she’s not coaching or training, you can be sure she is playing with her chocolate lab puppy, Hank. 

Certifications: NASM Certified Personal Trainer

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TARA DORAN

While her husband was deployed in the Air Force, Tara discovered group fitness, which profoundly impacted her life. After several years, multiple deployments, and four boys later, Tara and her husband decided to transition from active-duty military life and return to their home in Michigan.

2020 revealed the limitations of groups that led Tara to Personal Training. It gave her a renewed passion to push others to discover their true potential in all avenues of fitness and life. 

Certifications: AFAA Group Fitness, NASM Certified Personal Trainer

MELISSA BUSSA

Melissa's journey into physical activity began early, running alongside her dad, sparking a lifelong passion for fitness. Her high school years saw her deeply involved in sports. Melissa's desire to empower others led her to coach Girl's tennis at South Christian. 

Over the years, she has taught Spin, Boot Camp, Lift, Tabata, Yoga, and more. She firmly believes that you are mentally and emotionally healthy when you're physically healthy. 

Certifications: NASM Certified Personal Trainer

NATE ASHCRAFT

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COURTNEY BELTRAN

Courtney holds a degree in Athletic Training from MSU and developed her passion for fitness while working as an athletic trainer during her undergraduate years, collaborating closely with MSU football, rowing, and track and field teams. In 2016, Courtney ventured into NPC bodybuilding, achieving remarkable success with second-place finishes in novice and true novice categories and a first-place victory in her open class. 

Certifications: Red Cross CPR & AED, NASM CPT & FNS, Training for Warriors Level 2, Level 1 & 2 Stretch’d, USAW Level 1

ALEX ISSA

Alex is a Hope College graduate with a degree in Exercise Science. Alex has had a passion for fitness since he could pick up a dumbbell. That passion grew each off-season as he played collegiate football at Hope College. Alex regularly competes in powerlifting competitions and has won multiple Amateur American Powerlifting Federation competitions in the 220 lb class, including State, National, and World competitions. 

Certification: NASM Certified Personal Trainer, NASM PES, NASM GPT, Precision Nutrition Level 1 Coach, Red Cross CPR & AED 

ELLY BLOUW

Elly is a Personal Trainer and Nutrition/Lifestyle Coach at Coachman Training Systems. She and her husband live in Hudsonville with their four boys. 

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After completing her Master's in Nurse Anesthesia at the Mayo Clinic, she practiced in the OR for 20 years, raising a family of boys, training for marathons, and pacing ½ marathons. Though she loved her career in nurse anesthesia, there was no doubt she always wanted to get back into helping people learn how to become healthy before problems arise. 

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Certifications: ACE Certified, NASM CPT 

BRADY VIS

Brady is a Concordia University Ann Arbor graduate with a bachelor's degree in Sports and Entertainment Business. He has played sports his whole life (baseball, basketball, and football) and was a wide receiver on the football at CUAA for four years there. 

He loves working with athletes and seeing their success at the gym and on the field. He loves to watch sports, especially if Michigan plays, fish, and golf. Favorite quote: "Great things come from hard work and perseverance. No excuses." - Kobe Bryant 

Certifications: NASM Certified Personal Trainer 

BRADI KREIDER

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NICK ROMAN 

Nick is a Grand Valley State graduate with a bachelor's degree in Exercise Science.

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His journey in promoting wellness began during his years as a physical therapy technician, where he witnessed the transformative power of tailored fitness programs. When he is not dedicated to helping others achieve their health goals, you'll often find him on the ice, playing hockey, perfecting his swing on the golf course, or whipping up delicious and nutritious meals in the kitchen.

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Certifications: NASM CPT and Precision Nutrition Level 1

ROBERT CLANTON

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CIERRA GABRIELSE

Cierra is a Grand Valley State graduate with a bachelor's degree in Exercise Science.

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Her journey has been fueled by a deep love for helping individuals of all abilities and life stages reach their fitness aspirations. When I'm not in the gym, you'll find me amidst the beauty of my family's apple orchard or unwinding on the beach. Life is all about balance, and I'm here to help you strike that perfect equilibrium between health, wellness, and the joys of living.

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Certifications: NASM CPT