Rose Theisen
Operations Manager

Specialties/Sports/Athletics:
Cycling, running, skiing, climbing

Education/Certifications/Awards:
Certified personal trainer NESTA
ACE Primary Group Instructor
AFAA USAC Level 3 Cycling coach
CPR/AED

Professional Experience:
Sports trainer with Acceleration for over a year

Hobbies/Interests:
I am on a local cycling team completing in road, mountain bike, and cyclocross races. I also enjoy indoor rock climbing, hiking, cross country and alpine skiing.

Philosophy on Exercise/Athletic Performance/Acceleration Alaska: 
Being physically fit is a way of life it is not just something you do once in a while.

Renee Schneider
Sales Director

I am a long time Alaska resident and a lifetime athlete.  I started my career in sports as a swimmer in the 70’s competing in races, synchronized swimming, teaching “little” swimmers and earning my certificate as a first aid responder/life guard. 

At the junior high and high school level I participated in field and track, basketball, volleyball and softball. I received several team recognition awards, I am a 3 time all conference player and competed at the junior Olympic level in volleyball and participated in the Arctic Winter games. My love for sports and competition did not end with my high school career. As an adult I ran and completed over 9 marathons, 4 half-marathons and countless other races. I also participated in the MS150 Hope for a Cure bike event 4 times and finished in the top 20%.

I am currently an assistant volleyball coach at East High School as well as Midnight Sun Volleyball.  I am also training for the upcoming Southside Winter Classic Powerlifting Championship.

I truly believe that heath and fitness are the core elements to a happy and fulfilling life. It can be a walk with a friend or pushing yourself the last mile in a race to obtain your personal best, no matter what the activity, find what you like to do and do it regularly.

Joshua Cormier
Trainer

Specialties/Sports/Athletics:
Football, Track, Rugby, and Kettle bells.

Education/Certifications/Awards:
Army Instructor Training Course, German Badge for Military Proficiency

Professional Experience:
12 years Army Physical Training, Acceleration Alaska Trainer

Hobbies/Interests:
Physical training, Flying

Philosophy on Exercise/Athletic Performance: 
Fitness must be practical.

Nick Halverson
Trainer

 

Specialties/Sports/Athletics:
Hockey, Weight lifting

Education/Certifications/Awards:
Bachelors Degree in Exercise & Wellness
CPR/AED

Professional Experience:
Sports trainer with Acceleration 

Hobbies/Interests:
Hockey, football, basketball, weight lifting, music, and movies.

Philosophy on Exercise/Athletic Performance/Acceleration Alaska: 
Have Fun!

Ryan Kircher
Trainer

 

Specialties/Sports/Athletics:
Hockey, Weight lifting

Education/Certifications/Awards:
H.S. Diploma
CPR/AED

Professional Experience:
Sports trainer with Acceleration

Hobbies/Interests:
Hockey, bodybuilding, fishing and hunting.

Philosophy on Exercise/Athletic Performance/Acceleration Alaska: 
Hard work, consistency, and a healthy lifestyle will increase your performance.