The Team

Stephen Pizza, BS, M.Ed., CSCS/NSCA

Owner | STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACH

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With over ten years of experience in the science and administration field of Exercise Science and Physiology, Stephen has advanced knowledge of biomechanics, kinesiology, human anatomy and physiology, with emphasis in muscular development and injury prevention. With his previous experience working with and progressing athletes at the collegiate and professional level, he specializes in strength and conditioning programming and individualized training for groups of all sizes and ages. His training protocols are devoted towards injury prevention, functional movement, joint stability, core strength, full body strength, rehabilitation, weight loss, conditioning, body composition and much more.

EDUCATION

  • Bachelors of Science in Exercise and Sport Science from the University of Utah
  • Masters of Education in Education Administration from the University of Hawaii
  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through NSCA/CSCS
  • CPR/AED Certified

WORK EXPERIENCE

  • Strength and Conditioning Coach at the University of Utah for 3 years
  • Strength and Conditioning Coach at the University of Hawai’i for 3 years
  • First Assistant of Strength and Conditioning football at the University of Hawai’i
  • Teacher, Olympic and Power lifting at the University of Hawaii
ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS OF 2016
  • 2 of 4 teams that were trained by Stephen finished with Top 5 national rankings
  • Trained multiple athletes who earned All American Honors at the collegiate level
  • Several athletes trained by Stephen have won gold, silver, and bronze metals
  • Over a Dozen athletes that have trained with Stephen have reached the professional level

Alyssa Bloomquist, BS, M.Ed., CSCS/NSCA

Strength and Conditioning Coach

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Alyssa, born and raised in Missoula, Montana, joins our team with over ten years’ coaching experience with five years focused in collegiate strength and conditioning settings. Her love for coaching started in high school as a recreational gymnastics coach that transitioned into other coaching opportunities at the competitive level. Shortly thereafter, Alyssa found her passion for strength and conditioning and pursued more education and experience in the field. She holds a B.S. in Exercise Science, is certified as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (CSCS/NSCA) and will have her Master’s in Educational Leadership at the end of this year (Dec. 2022). While earning her degrees, she was student coach for North Dakota State University Strength and Conditioning (NDSU), a full-time Strength Intern for Saginaw Valley State University (SVSU), and the Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM). In addition to her valued S&C experience and education, Alyssa has also taught several weight training and strength and conditioning undergraduate courses, where she’s been able to find further satisfaction in sharing her passion and knowledge with others.

Alyssa excels in teaching and coaching clients on Olympic, compound, and accessory movements, and prioritizes injury prevention with program adaptations via appropriate modification or progression, where needed, to build a strong foundation that allows for continual progression. She believes in the continuous education and growth of herself and her clients and will go above and beyond in providing insight into when and why certain exercises are implemented, giving her clients the tools needed to crush their training goals.

Hobbies include running, hiking, and skiing.

Education:

  • S. – Exercise Science, North Dakota State University
  • Ed. – Educational Leadership, Minnesota State University Moorhead (December 2022)
  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through NSCA/CSCS
  • CPR/AED Certified

Work Experience:

  • Head Strength Coach – softball, throwers, XC, Track, golf (MSUM)
  • Assistant Strength Coach – football, soccer (MSUM)
  • Full-time Strength Intern – football, softball, golf, swim & dive (SVSU)
  • Student Strength Coach – baseball & track (NDSU)
  • Gymnastics Coach 10+ years

Luke Clayton, BS, CSCS/NSCA, NASM-CPT, NASM CNC

Strength and Conditioning Coach

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Originally from Manchester, England, Luke’s experience in Strength and Conditioning and his desire to educate as he coaches attract what many people are looking for. His time spent as a Division 1 Football Strength and Conditioning Coach taught him the importance of communication, expert instruction, and enthusiasm which works synergistically to bring custom individualized training. Luke strives to help all who he works with identify their weak points and turn them into strengths. His focuses are on strength and power development, corrective exercise, and proper movement and stability coaching.

Luke’s passion for exercise and training continues to grow as he endeavors to share his knowledge with others, and help them meet their performance goals while engaging in work that creates progression in all areas of life.

Luke strongly believes that participating in competitive or rigorous pursuits do not need to end after one is done with high school or university sports. In his free time, you can find him backpacking local trails, fly-fishing, hunting, and competing in local Strongman and Highland Games which Luke has podiumed numerous times (yes, he wears a kilt).

EDUCATION

  • Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Science, Brigham Young University
  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA/CSCS)
  • Certified Personal Trainer (NASM-PT)
  • Certified Nutrition Coach (NASM-CNC)
  • CPR/AED Certified

WORK EXPERIENCE

  • Strength and Conditioning Assistant Coach – Football, Brigham Young University
  • Head Strength Coach – Men’s Cross Country, Brigham Young University
  • Strength and Conditioning Student Assistant – Football, Brigham Young University
ACHIEVEMENTS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
  • Worked one-on-one with multiple high-level athletes who currently play in the NFL.
  • Managed training and development of incoming Division 1 Football recruits, many of whom were key players, one being named “Freshman All-American” and later “All-American” Candidate.
  • Strength Coach of the 2016 NCAA 7th Place Men’s Cross-Country Team

Kristy Pizza, BS

Co-Founder | Business Administration & Operations

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Experience in healthcare, diagnostic stress testing, and education with an extensive background in direct patient care, patient education, human physiology and anatomy, and more recently, technical education, development and implementation. Kristy gained the necessary skills and knowledge in the Exercise Science and Physiology field through her Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science and previous employment at Intermountain Healthcare and the University of Utah Healthcare, and continues to practice her expertise in employee training, development, and implementation at Myriad Genetics Inc. She currently holds advanced certifications through the American Heart Association, the National Board of Respiratory Care, and Training.

Education

  • Bachelors of Science in Exercise and Sport Science from the University of Utah
  • Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist through the NBRC
  • Credentialed Trainer, Epic and University of Utah Healthcare
  • Certified ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) through AHA
  • BLS/AED Certified through the American Heart Association
  • First Aid Certified

Work Experience

  • Medical Assistant, Intermountain Healthcare Medical Group
  • Exercise Specialist, University of Utah Healthcare
  • Quality Manager, Training, Myriad Genetics Inc.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS OF 2016

Kristy developed a passion for educating the community on the importance of exercise and nutrition early on in life and earned her Gold Award with the Girl Scouts of Utah for a community outreach program that she was able to implement in several elementary schools in Utah. She also won First Place with the Health Occupation Student Association for a similar educational program that was implemented in several middle schools and high schools throughout Utah.

Patrick Thompson, HBA/BA

FILM MAKER & WEB DESIGNER

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Pat has worked with numerous companies and organizations on both their video needs and to help build and improve their websites. While pursuing filmmaking throughout college and beyond, he’s remained intrigued about the power of web technology. He’s always up to experiment with the newest technology or help companies create the video content they need. Pat has experience with HTML, CSS, Javascript, PHP, Python, WordPress, Video Editing and FX, and the Adobe Creative Suite. He’s currently learning Java because why not? We’ll see how that goes…

You can contact Pat at pat@patrickcthompson.com.