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Please join us during our speaker series starting June 3rd at 5:30pm. We are fortunate to have community leaders in their respective fields volunteer their time to educate all of us. For more info please contact Luis Leal(lleal@scottcountyfamilyy.org) Chance Berger(cberger@scottcountyfamilyy.org) at the Bettendorf Y Branch.
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Bettendorf YMCA Personal Training Team
Ben Devaney
PSP & Personal Training Director - Bettendorf
Certifications: NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), NATABOC Certified Athletic Trainer, USAW Level 1 Sports Performance Coach, Sportsmetrics ACL Injury Prevention Certification, NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES), NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES).
Been with the YMCA since: January 2016 Hometown: Anamosa, IA Schools: M.S. Human Movement– A.T. Still University, B.A. Athletic Training– University of Northern Iowa Experience in Personal Training and Wellness: 11 years of experience working with athletes in the areas of athletic training, sports performance, and personal training. I got into Health and Fitness because: I enjoy helping people reach their goals and overcome obstacles. I want to help athletes perform at the highest levels possible and reduce their risk of injury. I also enjoy working with adults to look, feel, and move better. I want to make an impact on others and help them achieve their goals. Areas of Interest: Sports performance, athletes, injury prevention and rehabilitation. Something interesting you may not know about me: I really enjoy spending time with my wife and 2 boys. I also like to golf, fish, and read. My favorite vacation place is hiking the Grand Canyon.
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Heather Ohlensehlen
Personal Trainer
Certifications: AFAA Certified Personal Trainer and Pilates Instructor, Les Mills Body Attack Instructor, Les Mills Body Pump Instructor, Les Mills CX Works Instructor, SCW Nutrition Certified.
Been with the YMCA since: 2008 Hometown: Houston, TX Schools: Clear Lake High School, Augustana College Experience in Personal Training and Wellness: Have been a fitness instructor for 7 years for Les Mills Body Pump, Body Attack, Cycling, and Pilates. I have been a personal trainer for 5 years. Instructor for Les Mills CX Worx for 1 year. I got into Health and Fitness because: I like to inspire people to better themselves. It is a true passion of mine! Something interesting you may not know about me: I am also a group exercise Instructor for the YMCA. I teach Cardio Strength, Les Mills Body Pump, Les Mills Body Attack, Les Mills CXWORX, Pilates, and cycling.
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Ben Danielson
Personal Trainer
Certifications: ACSM Exercise Physiologist Certified.
Been with the YMCA since: January 2017 Hometown: Eldridge, Iowa Schools: North Scott High School, Iowa State University. Experience in Personal Training and Wellness: Received Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and Health, specialization in Exercise Science in May of 2017. I got into Health and Fitness because: Exercise is a passion of mine and I want to help others on their journey. I will do all that I can to help people reach their health and fitness goals. Something interesting you may not know about me: The gym is a major part of my life, but not all of it. I like to practice archery, go on midnight runs, and fix things. On a sunny summer day you can find me Kayaking in Lost Grove Lake, or hiking trails somewhere off the grid. And I’m a BIG superhero fan.
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Anne Molyneaux
Personal Trainer
Certifications: Certified Personal Trainer (2018 ACE), Delay the Disease (2018), Rock Steady Boxing Coach (2018). Certified Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)
Been with the YMCA since: July 2018 Hometown: Davenport, Iowa Schools: AHS, ISU (BBA), St. Ambrose (MBA), Massage School (LMT), Kirkwood Community College (AAS) Experience in Personal Training and Wellness: Massage Therapist (3 years), Physical Therapy (1 year). I got into Health and Fitness because: My previous career was in business. I went back to school and started learning more about health and fitness and it led me here. I can’t say this was my original goal, but I am excited to be here and look forward to helping young and old reach their health and fitness goals. Areas of Interest: I am deeply committed to serve people with neurological challenges, for example stroke, and Parkinson's. Something interesting you may not know about me: I was born on my father’s 31st birthday.
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Tina Ricaurte
Personal Trainer
Certifications: ACE Certified Personal Trainer
Been with the YMCA since: April 2018 Hometown: Colorado Springs, CO Schools: Colorado State University Experience in Personal Training and Wellness: I was a personal trainer when the Utica YMCA was Golds Gym. Then I moved on to other interests but got recertified again as a personal trainer in March 2018. I got into Health and Fitness because: I enjoy helping people lose weight and tone up. I really enjoy helping women with their weight loss goals. Something interesting you may not know about me: I also work part-time doing administration work and freelance graphic design.
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Reid Henry
Personal Trainer
Certifications: ACSM Certified Personal Trainer
Been with the YMCA since: October 2018 Hometown: Normal, IL Schools: St. Ambrose University Experience in Personal Training and Wellness: Bachelor Degree in Exercise Science. College Cross Country athlete. I got into Health and Fitness because: I think its beneficial for everyone to be physically active in some way and I want to show people that it’s possible for anyone to improve their fitness level. Areas of Interest: I specialize in endurance running programs and improving overall strength and fitness. Something interesting you may not know about me: I like to play ultimate frisbee and disc golf.
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Jerry Moncada
Personal Trainer
Certifications: ACSM Cerfified Exercise Physiologist
Been with the YMCA since: August 2018. Hometown: Postville, IA Schools: John R Mott High School, B.A. Exercise Science– The University of Iowa Experience in Personal Training and Wellness: Played sports in high school and have been an avid weightlifter for 10 years. I got into Health and Fitness because: I enjoy training people and watching them achieve their goals the entire step of the way. Being physically active has always been a passion and huge part of my life. Something interesting you may not know about me: I love watching anime. I also love to play the guitar daily for hours.
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