team
Your Fitness Advocates
founder & Head coach
Mark Roberts
Mark has been coaching in the fitness industry for over 10 years. Having played sports his whole life he has always been fascinated by the process of improving physical fitness.
He began coaching whilst studying in university and has had the opportunity to coach everyone from Olympic gold medalists to elderly clients needing rehabilitation.
His breadth of knowledge has enabled him to help many different populations and he is extremely excited to be able to bring that level of expertise to more people through Rise Athletics.
certifications
BSc Sport and Exercise Science, UKSCA, USAW-L3, FMSC-L2, PPSC, PN-L1, OPEX-L1, Crossfit-L1, CPR/AED
Manager & Coach
Jaimee Linehan
Jaimee grew up as a competitive gymnast, competing for over 10 years and representing the state of Florida on multiple occasions. She then went on to captain cheerleading and lacrosse teams throughout high school.
While studying Physical Education at the University of Central Florida and working as a competitive gymnastics coach, Jaimee found competitive weightlifting. For the past 4 years, Jaimee has focused on developing her abilities as a weightlifter and as a coach.
In 2019 she achieved her USAW Level 1 and is currently working on her personal training certification. She continues to share her passion, experiences, and expertise in coaching youth and junior weightlifters.
certifications
BS Physical Education, USA Gymnastics Professional Membership, USAW-L1
Coach
Joshua Nascimento
Coming from a family of former Professional soccer players and as a former soccer player himself, having played almost his entire life. Joshua gained interest in the field of strength and conditioning. Because of that he decided to move to the United States and pursue his degree.
He also coaches at the Golden Goal Soccer Academy in FL assisting coaches in the creative process of Soccer and Strength & conditioning sessions for the U-10 up to U-15 teams. Joshua enjoys being active, doing Olympic weightlifting, Functional Fitness and also playing soccer.
certifications
BSc Human Performance and Exercise Physiology OPEX Level 1 ACE Personal Training Certification
Coach
Colleen Zimmerman
Colleen Graduated from SUNY Cortland with a Bachelors degree in Fitness Development and Exercise Science. She went on to become NASM Certified Personal Trainer with a specialisation in perinatal fitness.
For the last four and a half years Colleen has been a Trainer and Performance Coach at the Under Armour Performance Center Hunt Valley Location.
Teaching athletes of all ages and fitness levels how to better take care of their bodies and reach their fitness goals.
Since joining our team she has already gained her USAW Level 1 and her Precision Nutrition Level 1 as well. Colleen’s level of professionalism and passion in everything she does makes her a true asset to our team!
certifications
B.S. Fitness Development & Exercise Science, CPT, USAW-L1, PN-L1, AFAA Perinatal Fitness
Coach
Keith
Movement and fitness has always been a passion of Keith’s. At an early age you could find him running around outside and helping his mom find new moves for her aerobics class. In middle school he found track and fell in love at the first practice. In high school Keith competed in more sports but track was always his main sport. After college Keith met a Crossfit Level 1 Trainer who recommended he try Crossfit. At the end of his first class he was sold and immediately signed up for a membership. Six months later he got his Level 1 and started coaching.
Through some tough trials and introspection he decided that he wanted to pursue coaching as a career and become the coach he could be. Since that day he has earned his Crossfit Level 2 Certification, Crossfit Gymnastics Certification, Power Monkey Gymnastics Certification and his Precision Nutrition Level 1. Coaching and helping others succeed is what he has dedicated his life to and his passion when he coaches is visible to all.
certifications
CrossFit Level 1 and 2 Certification CrossFit Gymnastics Level 1 Certification Power Monkey Fitness Gymnastics Certification Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certification
Coach
Cheyenne
Coach Cheyenne became a Certified Personal Trainer from NASM in 2016 while completing her A.A. degree. She took the leap of following her active duty family members to North Carolina, where she worked for the United States Marine Corps holding multiple civilian positions instructing active duty service members. Over her career with the Marine Corps, she held the role of High Intensity Tactical Training Instructor, and Assistant Aquatics Instructor for Wounded Warrior Battalion HQ-USMC East, helping active duty Marines and Sailors with rehabilitation, and strength training through aquatic exercise and recreational therapy.
Coach Chey discovered her passion for the sport of weightlifting while working as a Tactical Training Instructor, and obtained her USAW-Level 1 in order to train tactical athletes in weightlifting and combat-specific performance and conditioning. Coming back to Florida in 2020, she transferred in her senior year to complete a Bachelors Degree in Kinesiology from UCF. She also enjoys spending time with her two German Shepherd dogs when she’s not training or coaching.
certifications
NASM - CPT, USAW Level 2, BSc Kinesiology, Progressive Kettlebell Movement Instructor, TRX Suspension Trainer Instructor Level 3, Dynamic Variable Resistance Training Instructor, Aquatics Maximum Power Intense Training (AMP-IT) Instructor
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