Trainer Bios
Eliot Allen
Major: Bachelor of Exercise Science (in progress)
Training Specialties: Weight Loss/Toning, Plyometrics, Sport Specific Training, Kettlebell Training, Weight Gain and Muscle Building
Hobbies:I like to watch and play football. I am working out in my free time.
Certifications: National Federation of Personal Training NFPT, Kettlebell Training NETA and Training without Equipment NETA
214-893-9092 | eagles3405@msn.com
Devon Coleman
Major: Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Exercise Physiology
Training Specialties: Strength and Conditioning, Weight Loss, and Plyometrics
Certifications: American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
Hobbies: I played midfielder in lacrosse at The University of Missouri. I have experience in Olympic lifts. I enjoy exercising a lot, my dog, and making things that much harder!
573-424-2408 | dcole4720@yahoo.com
Brandon Harper
Major: Business
Training Specialties: Strength and Conditioning,
Plyometrics, High Intensity Interval Training, Sport Specific Training,
Grappling, Martial Arts and Power Lifting
Hobbies: Working out, most sports (wrestling & golf), Mixed
Martial Arts (MMA), reading, Netflix, hanging out with my friends, candle lit
dinners and walks on the beach
Certifications: ACE (American Council on Exercise)
214-803-6066 | bmharper@smu.edu
Monika Koerra
Major: Bachelor of Applied Physiology (Minor: Psychology)
Training Specialties: Weight management, Running specific
training, Core conditioning, Weight and Endurance training
Hobbies:I am a competitive long distance runner from
Norway, with a passion for all kinds of endurance sports: cross country skiing,
cycling, rolleringblading etc. Quality time for me is going for long walks
in nature and spending time with my friends and family. I also like to
travel and am very inspired by other people and their cultures.
Certifications: ACSM (HFS)
469-200-9455 | monikakorra@hotmail.com
Leslie Newman
Major: Business
Training Specialties: Core Conditioning, Body Weight Exercises, Weight Loss, Finding ways to enjoy fitness for a lifetime
Hobbies:I love to be outside running, hiking, biking, golf with my husband, hanging out with my friends, family, or Scout, my chocolate lab.
Certifications: ACE (American Council on Exercise)
214-549-1674 | newfam@sbcglobal.net
Shant Samtani
Major: SMU Undergraduate Student
Training Specialties: Bodybuilding & Physique Development
Certifications: International Fitness Association
Hobbies: Working out, studying and playing basketball
956-229-9203 | shantsamtani@gmail.com
Brandon Sterett
Major: BFA Theater Studies, SMU, 2010
Training Specialties: Body weight/small apparatus training, Gravity Machine Certified PT, Functional Integrated Training, Flexibility focused, Boot Camp Instructor, Breathing techniques, Heart Rate Training, Weight Loss and Toning Emphasis
Certifications: Cooper Institute
Hobbies: Aerial Silk, Aikido, Stage Combat, Two-stepping, Carpentry, Reading, Theater
281-827-6032 | bsterret@smu.edu
Derek Ruiz
Major: Electrical Engineering/Biomedical
Training Experience: I am experienced in all forms of fitness- from training clients to compete in body building competitions, sports performance and clients trying to lose weight. I focus on helping my clients achieve their fitness goals in a safe and effective way. I have helped design several fitness fitness programs including Fitness Five and Mustang Shed & Shred.
Training Specialties: Weight Management/Lose, Fitness Figure and Body Building, Sports Performance/Conditioning, Weight Training, Gravity Strength, Kettlebells, High Intensity Interval Training, Boot Camps, Spinning and Boxing Conditioning
Certifications: ACE Personal Training, AFAA Group Exercise, Cooper Institute Biomechanics, Special Populations, Functional Assessments, Keiser Indoor Cycling, Gravity GTS Training
Hobbies: I enjoy running, being outdoors, working out, playing basketball, watching movies, listening to music, playing with computers and other technologies, tuning cars and salsa dancing.
214-557-6918 | dmruiz@smu.edu
Lamont Stano
Training Specialties: As an individual who has fought the weight loss battle I have real world experience and knowledge I would like to share with my clients. No matter how far they are from their ideal weight all goals are achievable. I stand as a living testament. I can also assist in improving overall health and athleticism.
Certifications: CPT-Cooper Institute
Hobbies: I enjoy daily exercise, healthy eating and cooking, watching football (Go COWBOYS!) and planet watching with my telescope.
214-293-5253 | lstano@smu.edu
Alex Vasile
Major: Pre-Law; Psychology and Sociology Major with a Spanish Minor
Training Specialties: Strength and Conditioning, Body Weight Exercises, High Intensity Interval Training, Small Group Training, Core Strength, Proper Form and Alignment
Certifications: AFAA Primary Group Exercise, AFAA Personal Fitness Trainer, TurboKick, BodyPump, RIPPED, Kickboxing, Boot Camp
Hobbies: Half Marathon Running, Swimming, Kickboxing, Shopping, Spending Time with Friends and Family, Reading, Watching Movies, Traveling
210-426-0783 | alex.vasile13@gmail.com
Caroline French
Major: Candidate for MBA in Marketing and MA in Arts Administration- SMU 2012
BFA Dance Performance and BBA Management- SMU 2010
BBA Management- SMU 2010
Certifications: American Council on Exercise Training Specialties: Increasing overall muscle strength, muscular imbalances, core strengthening
Training Specialties: As a ballet dancer for 18 years, I place great emphasis on developing good posture while exercising. To achieve this, I focus on developing the core and analyzing body alignmnet for my clients.
Hobbies: Dancing, snow skiing, hiking, reading, and watching football
903-571-9961 | cfrench@smu.edu
Mason McCallister
Education: B.S. in Exercise Science from The University of Texas at Arlington in December 2008. American College of Sports Medicine Health and Fitness Specialist '11. Firefighter/Paramedic for Dallas Fire Rescue '12.
Training Experience: I'm experienced with a wide variety of people including runners, triathlons, older adults, and others that need more specialized training for conditions such as cardiovascular disease, obesity, neurological disorders such as MS and Parkinson's, those with knee or hip replacements and other chronic disorders.
Hobbies: Running and mountain biking are my favorite go-to activities. I also enjoy reading, hunting and spending time with my wife Katie and our dogs Brinkley and Cash.
214-395-5266 | masonmccallister@aol.com
Boxing Coach
David Douglas
Certifications: USA Certified Boxing Coach, TX State Licensed Boxing/Mixed Martial Arts Trainer
Training Experience: USA Boxing Team Member, AAU National Boxing Champion, All-Army Boxing Champion. Founder of "Boxing Fitness" at Cooper Fitness Center. Boxing Instructor for Mixed Martial Arts, Lion's Den/Combat Sports in Dallas. Currently training Olympic Qualifiers, USA Nationals, Golden Gloves and World Tournaments Boxers and UFC, PRIDE, King of the Cage and World Combat League Fighters.
Training Specialties: Boxing skills applied to fitness conditioning, competition and self-defense.
Hobbies: Studying fighting styles, running, trail racing, reading and writing
719-425-5523 | david.douglas79@gmail.com
For additional information on Personal Training, please contact Gina Garcia at 214-768-4818 or ggarcia@smu.edu.