Jackie received a Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training from the University of South Florida in Tampa.  While in the Athletic Training program, she worked directly with collegiate athletes from the USF football team, men's & women's soccer & tennis teams.  After completing the National Athletic Training Assoc. Board of Certification exam, she continued with her education and obtained her Personal Training Certification.  As a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Jackie has been working as a personal trainer focusing on functional training and core strength development. 

Jackie enjoys biking, hiking, rock climbing, and kayaking.  She loves the challenge of competitions, and has completed numerous races including PF Chang's Marathon in AZ.

Benjamin is a Certified Personal Trainer through ACE & NASM.  Ben also holds certifications as Heart Rate Instructor & BOSU Instructor.  Ben is a NPC competitor, and just placed in the top 5 of his division for 2007.

Benjamin specializes in working with athletes for sports conditioning in football, basketball, lacrosse and soccer.  Ben just completed training the Mullen High School Basketball girls team Fall of 2007.  Ben's enthusiasm for fitness is inspiring to all who are around him.  He believes the path to optimal fitness should be enjoyable! 

Sonja is an owner of VERT Fitness with 8 years of experience in the fitness industry owning her own TaeBo studio.  Sonja had a vision to expand her successful TaeBo studio by adding state-of-the-art equipment that you could not find anywhere in the local area.  She has been personally working with clients for 8 years and is a results driven coach.  She just completed training the Mullen High School Basketball Team Fall of '07. Sonja not only challenges you physically but spiritually as well.  Sonja has trained with TaeBo creator, Billy Blanks for 8 years!  You can find her teaching and training at 5280 Sport & Fitness & Coaching at VERT Fitness.

Sonja is the mother of two children, Haelin & Morghan. Sonja has started a parent/youth coaching program designed to give parents & their children quality time together improving their fitness skills & developing the spiritual toughness needed to succeed in sports today.

Jason holds numerous health and training certifications including: NSCA-CPT, EMT, Cooper's, USAW Club Coach, Spinning, AFAA, Post Rehab Therapist. His areas of concentration regarding sports medicine include anatomy & physiology, post rehab therapy, neuromuscular education, biomechanics, SAQ training, and balance and proprioception.  

The success of Jason's clientele is a testament to the quality of his training programs.  Some noted athletes that have enhanced their performance through functional training include: Bobby Valentine - NY Mets, Edgardo Alfonso & Mark Johnson - NY Mets, Matt Whiteside - San Diego Padres, Mike Simms & Rudy Jaramillo - TX Rangers, and Carlos Jackson - Oregon Arena Football.  He has also worked with newscasters, actors, directors, and Broadway stars.  

Some of Jason's hobbies include mountain biking, adventure racing, Triathlons, mountaineering, photography, and culinary arts.