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Who We Are

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We want to help kids gain confidence, knowledge, and habits that allow them to fall in love with fitness & build healthy active lifestyles for the rest of their lives
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Founder of Fit First Adam Krell standing with arms crossed

ADAM KRELL

Founder, Head Coach

Fitness| Tennis | Baseball | Boxing

B.S. Behavior Psychology, specialization in Child Development & Special Education

Elementary School Special Ed Teacher

Certified NASM Advanced Trainer

Certified EMT-B

Meet the Founder

Adam (aka Coach Adam) is the founder and head coach at Fit First. Education has always been his passion - With a degree in Behavior Psychology and specializing in Child Development & Special Education, Adam has been an elementary school special ed teacher for over a decade, and have taught countless students with different needs and backgrounds across multiple states. 

After leaving the school system and founding Total Tutors, Adam realized that he could still do so much more to help students develop life skills and habits beyond academics. Having seen first hand how increasing screen times have affected children's physical health, attention span, and stress levels, he felt the need to help students stay healthy physically and mentally and gain confidence, now and throughout life. 

Growing up, Adam was an avid sports player and eventually went into coaching as well, focusing in Tennis and Baseball. He trained at the Balletierry Tennis Camp for multiple years and competed in USDA tournaments, before going off to college to play baseball. After a shoulder injury, Adam started coaching Tennis privately and coached multiple teams in the little league in Washington. His passion for fitness continued into adulthood in the form of boxing, and he has been boxing in amateur and Golden Gloves tournaments for the past ten years. Adam eventually formally became a NASM Certified Advanced Personal Trainer, and combined his love for education and fitness to found Fit First. He is a firm believer that fitness should be fun and accessible, and aims to help kids learn the tools and habits for a healthy active lifestyle!

 

OUR TEAM

Fitness, Performance, Strength & Conditioning Coach

Jenny

Fitness, Performance, Strength & Conditioning Coach

Jenny is a certified personal trainer with over 16 years of experience and a degree in Kinesiology/Exercise Science from The University of Houston. Jenny has grown up with Scoliosis and had a spinal fusion at the age of 12. Because of this, she is extremely passionate about helping others overcome obstacles and to keep moving! She has always loved sports and the outdoors and has had to learn how to work with her own physical limitations. She has been dedicated to understanding fundamental movement principles and designing programs to optimize movement. Jenny is also certified in Precision Nutrition to help coach healthy eating habits and behaviors to further improve health and fitness. Jenny grew up playing basketball, competing in sprint triathlons, and coaching youth sports performance. She feels It is important to make progress in physical fitness, but has a passion for making it fun to keep the kids engaged.

Fitness & Sports Coach

Marcus

Fitness & Sports Coach

Marcus is a fundamental trainer and skills coach who has expertise in exercise fitness and athletic performance. He was born and raised in Miami, Florida where he played several sports including basketball, football, track and field, ect. He has won several championships as both a Head Coach and Assistant over the past decade, with some of his players being offered to attend Power 5 Division 1 schools.

Marcus has devoted the last decade to mastering his craft of getting young kids to mold into the highest versions of themselves through social and emotional wellness. His favorite saying is “kids do what they see not what you tell them”. He accredits years of self development and mentorship with his track record of success. Marcus is a highly competitive and dedicated individual who only seeks to empower the next generation of bright young individuals.

Fitness, Performance, Strength & Conditioning Coach

Jared

Fitness, Performance, Strength & Conditioning Coach

Coach Jared is a certified personal trainer with over a decade of experience in health and wellness. With a degree in kinesiology and a certificate in nutrition, he brings a well-rounded approach to fitness, emphasizing both physical performance and overall well-being. Jared’s background in basketball and track and field has shaped his expertise in developing personalized programs that enhance strength, agility, and endurance.

Special Needs Fitness & Sports Coach

Gregory

Special Needs Fitness & Sports Coach

Coach Gregory brings over a three decades of experience as a dedicated PE and adaptive sports instructor with a motivating, energetic, and patient teaching style. Specializing in adaptive physical education, Gregory has an extensive background in coaching basketball, football, and a variety of other sports. With deep expertise in working with children of all abilities, he creates engaging fitness programs tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual.

Holding a strong foundation in sociology and criminal justice, Coach Gregory combines his knowledge of child development, behavioral health, and sports coaching to inspire confidence, build physical skills, and foster a lifelong love of movement in every student he teaches.

Music & Early Childhood Movement Teacher

Stephanie

Music & Early Childhood Movement Teacher

Miss Stephanie is a music teacher who specializes in early childhood education. She is a performing singer and children's book author who has 10+ years of preschool education experience, and her passion is to pass on her love of music to the kiddos. Miss Stephanie leverages her preschool experience to find the perfect balance between entertainment, education, exploration, and movement in her classes to keep kids engaged and learning every time!

Dance Coach

Vicky

Dance Coach

Vicky brings energy, passion, and years of dance experience to every class she teaches! Since a very young age, she has already built a strong foundation in dance instruction, specializing in hip-hop. Known for her cheerful personality and ability to connect with kids, Vicky creates a fun, supportive environment where young dancers can build confidence, develop their skills, and express themselves through movement. Whether it's mastering new choreography or just having a blast on the dance floor, Vicky makes every class an unforgettable experience!

Boxing, Performance & Strength Coach

Patrick

Boxing, Performance & Strength Coach

With over 15 years in the fitness industry, Patrick is both a seasoned coach and a lifelong student of his craft. Specializing in boxing and strength & conditioning, he is passionate about helping athletes push past their limits and achieve goals they never thought possible. When he’s not coaching, Patrick enjoys unwinding with comic book movies and video games—because even the toughest training sessions deserve a good cooldown!

Sports, Fitness & Special Needs Coach and Dance/Yoga Instructor

Lisa

Sports, Fitness & Special Needs Coach and Dance/Yoga Instructor

Lisa brings 30+ years of experience in fitness, sports, and dance, blending fun, care, and structure to help children gain confidence and thrive. She specializes in younger age groups and supporting students with learning differences, drawing from her experience as a mom to a young adult on the autism spectrum.

Wrestling & MMA Coach

Driton

Wrestling & MMA Coach

Driton is an ISSA-certified personal trainer with a strong background in combat sports. He competed as an NCAA Division II college wrestler before transitioning into a professional MMA career. With over 7 years of coaching and fighting experience, he brings both technical expertise and real-world training knowledge to every session. His approach focuses on building strength, discipline, and confidence in his athletes.

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