THE PIT COACHES

Certifications:

• USAW Level 1
• NSPA Certified Speed & Agility Coach
• Indiana State University Exercise Science Major/Strength & Conditioning Minor
• USAW Level 1 Certified Coach

Aaron has coached athletes in the PIT for seven years of a career that has spanned nearly a decade. Throughout his career, he has helped athletes improve at the junior high, high school, and collegiate level, with athletes moving on to continue their academic and athletic careers at a variety of schools  from junior college to NCAA Division I. While he has found success helping athletes of all sports, he has recently worked with an increased number of tennis, softball, volleyball, and track and field athletes. Aaron has thrived in private, semi-private, and small group settings with a focus on communication, building relationships, and meeting the specific programming needs of each individual athlete. Aaron is an active member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association, National High School Strength Coaches Association, and International Tennis Performance Association. To learn more or to schedule a session with Aaron, contact him at aaron.patterson@ymail.com or visit his Facebook and Instagram pages.

Certifications:

• Certified Speed and Agility Coach
• Certified Weightlifting Performance Coach
• Certified Tennis Performance Specialist
• Certified Basketball Speed Specialist
• NSCA-CPT

My name is Ryan Huber and I am new to the Pit family as of this year. I was an intern here during my last semester of undergrad, then after the completion of my internship I came on as a part-time strength coach. Adding to my Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science, I am currently continuing my education at Illinois State University by getting my master’s degree in Exercise Physiology. I believe I offer a different approach to coaching because of the experiences I have had through many surgeries and multiple months of physical therapy. That is why I pride myself in injury prevention and take more of a technical style of coaching toward our Pit members. While offering many tools and techniques to help our members attain their health goals, my approach is to also encourage our members to improve their mobility, stability, and functional movement patterns. I offer a different mindset that adds to a great coaching staff and Pit family.

Savion is the new head wrestling coach for Bloomington High School! The 2018 grad was a state champion his senior year and becomes just the sixth head coach in BHS history. He has been involved in athletics for over 10 years ranging from football and wrestling to horseback riding. Savion’s passion for fitness has evolved from athlete to coaching. During his workouts, he loves inspiring individuals while also pushing them to be the best version of themselves.

Certifications:

• NASM Personal Training
• 4x IHSA Wrestling State Placer
• 1x Champion
• D1 Athlete at Old Dominion University

Molly grew up playing a variety of team and individual sports but has had a personal soft-spot for resistance and strength training over the last decade. She is a current undergraduate student in ISU's Exercise Science program and plans to pursue a Master of Exercise Physiology Degree next. Molly believes that physical activity is incredibly important for improving everyone's quality of life, but that no particular type of fitness is a one-size fits all for everyone. She loves to work with all age groups and skill levels ranging from youth athletes to special populations such as seniors and individuals with special medical restrictions. She is a nationally ranked powerlifter and specializes in strength and conditioning, injury prevention, and injury recovery.

• B.S. Exercise Science form Illinois State University
• Certified EXOS Performance Specialist: XPS
• Certified Personal Trainer: NCSF - CPT

I have been in athletics all of my life and proudly served 9 years in the Marine Corps. I have practiced and learned many different ways of training individuals and groups of all ages. I am committed to giving my all during training sessions and hope to help anyone that is willing to work with me get better each day. I try to provide the most up-to-date effective training and personal care during every session. I believe a smart and consistent approach to exercise is capable of helping us with many things in life, prevent injury, overcome physical limitations, boosting energy levels and help support a healthy lifestyle.

Certifications:

• Functional Strength Training
• HIIT/Circuit Training
• Post Rehabilitation Exercise
• Calisthenics/Bodyweight Training
• Plyometric Jump Training
• Body Composition/Weight Management

Jim incorporates a combination of strength & endurance exercises to help clients reach their fitness goals! He enjoys working with individuals of all ages. His specialties are: general conditioning, strength training & small group fitness classes. ACE certified.

D’Mitri Dunson-Riggs grew up in Bloomington-Normal where he was a 4 year varsity starter and went on to play D1 college basketball. After his playing career ended, he found a passion in skill development coaching. Whether it’s building solid fundamental skills to building an elite skill set, it can be accomplished with D’Mitri. His goal is to build confidence, skills, and improve the player’s athletic ability as they progress in their sport journey.

I am currently a student at ISU. Since a young age, I have dedicated my life to health and wellness. I believe in pushing others in an autonomy supportive way that is centered around their goals. I incorporate a lot of functional movements that utilize flow principles to help the client understand their bodies better. It’s my mission to help individuals realize that exercise goes much deeper than gaining muscle, pushing our minds and spirits to the edge of our comfort zone,it can in turn lead to a happier, more robust way of living.