Trainers & Coaches

Jon Sheppard, AKA Sheppy (Owner/Coach)

Jonathan (Sheppy) Sheppard has been helping people reach their fitness goals for over 10 years. Jon began his career as a commercial diver/underwater welder and moved from there to Hyperbaric Medicine, which has recently emerged as a highly regarded training aid in the sports and performance industry.

Jon has been a sports enthusiast and athlete for his entire life and started sharing his knowledge and experience for free as a hobby to anyone who wanted to learn. As his client’s results began speaking for themselves, a business providing valuable services was born.

Jon is a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT), a Fitness Specialist (FS), an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), and a Certified Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT). Jon has won multiple strongman competitions and has competed in marathons and endurance events— but his personal goals are focused on physique, strength, and health.

Tristan (GM/Coach)

Tristan is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and a strength coach. He has worked with many athletes of all ages and helped push them to the next level in their game. While his experience with athletes is deep, so is his experience in helping anyone achieve their athletic goals. Tristan played baseball through college and started weight lifting when he was in 8th grade. From a young age, he knew that weight lifting was essential to pushing as far as he could go as an athlete. From the time he was finished with his playing career, he knew he wanted to help anyone he could get closer to their athletic dreams. Whether you are an athlete looking to get to the next level, a parent trying to get back to moving like an athlete, or just looking to get strong and back in shape, Tristan has the tools to get you there.

Harry (Manager/Coach)

Harry is an American Council of Exercise certified trainer, he has experience with multiple training modalities including, powerlifting, hypertrophy, and cardiovascular training. He began his own training journey in 2019 and became a coach in 2021 after falling in love with the process. Harry is motivated and determined to have his clients succeed in the goals that they set, as well as teaching the fundamentals of strength and hypertrophy training. Whether it is weight loss, muscle gain, or both! Harry has the skills and knowledge to ensure success.

Drew, AKA Drew Baby

Andrew’s sole purpose in life is to help people discover and unleash their Inner Badass. Andrew (Drew) is a Marine Corps veteran who served in 3 combat tours to Iraq. Drew helped to ensure unit readiness by making sure his team was in top physical condition. Drew also helped fellow Marines who were not within the Corps’ height/weight standards (believe it or not, not all Marines look like John Cena and The Rock) to lose weight and improve their Physical Fitness Test score.

After being discharged from the Marine Corps, Drew continued to study Exercise Science and eventually became a National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer, as well as a Precision Nutrition Coach. Armed with academic knowledge, years of experience, and otherworldly good looks, Drew aims to unleash the Warrior that lies dormant in most!

In addition to working with Armed Forces personnel in combat readiness, Drew has helped high school athletes get college athletic scholarships; he has helped an NFL player post-injury; Drew helped a bride lose weight for her wedding; he has helped busy fathers shed the dreaded “Dad Bod”; and he’s helped an elderly nurse recover from “frozen shoulder”.

Whether you’re looking to gain strength and athleticism, or just a bigger butt, Drew will help you achieve your goals.

Matt, AKA the “Gym Batman”

Matt has been a personal trainer since 2001, and has been able to work with many people, from children working on becoming better athletes to adults as old as 95. Along the way, he has been able to help many people with mild to serious physical limitations.

In 2003, he started working as a strength & conditioning coach for young athletes, specializing with figure skaters. Matt has worked with athletes of many different sports, believing that a training program— when properly done— builds not just stability and strength, but confidence and character as well.

Clint

By combining evidence-based training methods with customized nutrition plans, I create sustainable fitness programs that fit each client’s lifestyle. My approach focuses on education, motivation, and consistency, ensuring long-term success both inside and outside the gym.

Training is only one part of the equation, to ensure success for each client, a customizable meal plan is included as this is the most important aspect of any program. Whether the goal is to build muscle, lose fat, maintain or performance based; each plan is created carefully in mind to ensure progress.

Danny

Andy

Andy is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and dedicated personal trainer who believes fitness should be accessible to everyone—not just seasoned athletes. His mission is to help everyday people overcome the doubts and insecurities that often stand in the way of getting into shape, building confidence through consistent progress and personalized coaching.

Specializing in Strength & Conditioning, Fat Loss, Mobility, and Sport Performance, Andy creates training programs that are both challenging and sustainable. Whether you’re looking to lose weight, build strength, improve your athletic performance, increase mobility, or train for your next running event, he provides the guidance and accountability needed to help you reach your goals.

With expertise in running, powerlifting, fat loss, mobility, and performance training, Andy focuses on helping clients move better, get stronger, and develop habits that last. His coaching philosophy is simple: meet people where they are, eliminate the intimidation of fitness, and empower them to become stronger—both physically and mentally.

No matter your starting point, Andy is committed to helping you build confidence, break through limitations, and become the strongest version of yourself.

Cedric

Whether you are looking to build muscle, lose body fat, improve athletic performance, recover from an injury, or simply move and feel better, Cedric provides a practical, evidence based approach designed to create lasting change. His mission is to help clients develop a healthier lifestyle they can sustain for years to come.

Val

Val is a results-driven personal trainer with over 20 years of experience transforming lives through health, strength, and total wellness optimization. After building a highly successful private training practice in Los Angeles, he has recently brought his expertise and passion for performance to Orange County.

Throughout his career, Val has worked with an extraordinary range of clients — from elite professional athletes seeking a competitive edge to sedentary octogenarians taking their first steps toward reclaiming mobility and independence. He believes that no two bodies are the same, and no two programs should be either. Every training plan he designs is fully customized to the individual, taking into account personal goals, lifestyle demands, movement patterns, and previous injuries.

Val’s approach blends intelligent strength training, corrective exercise, mobility work, and sustainable lifestyle strategies. He is known for his ability to meet clients exactly where they are while safely pushing them toward their highest potential. Whether the goal is peak athletic performance, pain-free movement, fat loss, muscle gain, or simply feeling stronger and more energized, Mike builds clear, strategic pathways to success.

Above all, Val is passionate about helping people build confidence in their bodies and create lasting change. His mission is simple: optimize health, unlock strength, and prove that transformation is possible at any age and any starting point.

Nick

His coaching experience spans everyone from beginners looking to improve their health to experienced athletes pursuing higher levels of performance. He has worked extensively with clients recovering from orthopedic surgeries, including hip, knee, and shoulder replacements, as well as individuals with neurological conditions such as cerebral palsy and Parkinson’s Disease helping them improve strength, mobility, and confidence through individualized training.

Nick previously served as Director of Onboarding for a multi-location fitness company, where he developed trainer education programs and mentored coaching staff. Since 2018, he has maintained a private coaching practice, focusing on evidence-based programming tailored to each client’s goals, abilities, and lifestyle. Whether the objective is building strength, improving movement, losing weight, or returning to activity after an injury, Nick believes effective coaching starts with understanding the individual and creating a plan that is both challenging and sustainable.

Alison

Alison blends clear structure and intuitive coaching, reading movement patterns quickly and coaching form with precision. Her goal is to help you build a strong, mobile body with supportive nutrition so you can feel good, move well, and stay resilient whether you want to train for a competition or simply want to keep up with your kids and grandkids.

Fun Fact: Alison speaks multiple languages, has lived in seven countries, and has an adorable black labrador named Mylo.