Presenters

ALEX BRYCE, MSE, CSCS

Bryce is the Co-Founder and Head Coach at Electrum Performance, Director of Performance at Jiujiteiro, Head Strength Coach at Atos Jiujitsu HQ, and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with Distinction (CSCS) from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Bryce currently resides in San Diego, CA, operating Electrum Performance Headquarters. He earned his Master’s Degree in Exercise Science (MSE) from the University of Kansas, as well as his Bachelor’s Degree in Strength and Conditioning with a Minor in Sport Nutrition from the University of Connecticut. Coach Bryce has a unique blend of academic knowledge and real-world experience, working with a number of world champion athletes across a variety of sports.

PAUL CHRISTOPHER

Paul Christopher is an established fitness professional operating in the Boca Raton area for over 20 years. A graduate of the University of Central Florida in 2000, Paul possesses credentials as a Certified Athletic Trainer (NATA-ATC), Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach (NSCA), and Certified Personal Trainer (NASM). His experience is a blend of orthopedic rehabilitation, sports performance, and personal training. In 2009, Paul founded the fitness brand/concept Gravity + Oxygen as a grassroots off-season conditioning program for South Florida’s professional beach volleyball players. In 2015, Gravity + Oxygen Fitness opened its tangible doors for the first time. Located in East Boca Raton, the “GO House” aims to provide an experience that exceeds customer expectations. In over 5 years of existence, G + O has helped hundreds of clients reach their desired fitness goals. 

FABIO COMANA, MA, MS

Fabio is a Faculty Member at San Diego State University and UC, San Diego and a proud SCW Faculty Member. Previously, as an ACE exercise physiologist, he was the primary developer of ACE’s IFT™ model and live personal training educational workshops. Prior experiences include collegiate head coaching, strength and conditioning and opening/managing clubs for Club One. As an international presenter, Fabio has been featured in multiple media outlets and is an accomplished chapter and book author.

CHRISTINE CONTI

Christine is an international fitness presenter, educator, and speaker. She is CEO of Conti Fitness LLC., has over 20 years in the industry and created Let’s FACE It Together ™, facial exercise and rehabilitation. She co-hosts Two Fit Crazies & a Microphone Podcast, and co-founded TFC Productions. Post-2 rounds of

chemo for an autoimmune diagnosis, Christine completed 36 marathons, 2 tris, and 2 IRONMANS. She is an active member of the Women In Fitness Assoc., MedFit Network, and PFP.

HANK EBELING

Hank Ebeling is a small-business entrepreneur and the founder and owner of H4 Training gyms in Illinois. He’s built his career on a passion for customer service and customer experience, and he shares his insights in interviews and conversations with a range of other small-business owners in his popular Success Trails Podcast. Hank is also the author of the book “Crushing The Competition With Service”.

SONJA FRIEND UHL

Sonja is a world-class athlete and skilled fitness programmer. She has over 17 years of experience in the fitness industry and holds Certifications with USATF, ACSM, and AFAA as well as AFAA specialty certifications in Youth, Senior, and Pre-Natal Fitness. Sonja is also a professional runner and holds multiple records. Sonja prioritizes her role as wife and mother (daughter, Brianna) in addition to her fitness career and competitive endeavors.

ANDREW GAVIGAN

Sonja is a world-class athlete and skilled fitness programmer. She has over 17 years of experience in the fitness industry and holds Certifications with USATF, ACSM, and AFAA as well as AFAA specialty certifications in Youth, Senior, and Pre-Natal Fitness. Sonja is also a professional runner and holds multiple records. Sonja prioritizes her role as wife and mother (daughter, Brianna) in addition to her fitness career and competitive endeavors.

Alex
Bryce
Paul
Christopher
FABIO
COMANA, MA, MS
Christine
Conti
Hank
Ebeling
Sonja
Friend Uhl
Andrew
Gavigan
Ann
Gilbert
Sara
Kooperman, JD
Melissa
Layne, MEd
Michelle
Leachman
Jessica
Maurer
Sheldon
McBee, MS
Pete
McCall, MS
Andrea
Metcalf
Irene
McCormick, MS, CSCS
Kevin
Mullins, CSCS
Dr. Evan
Osar
Elisabeth
Parsons
NATHALIE PLAMONDON-THOMAS
Keli
Roberts
Dane
Robinson
Giovanni
Roselli
Tricia
Silverman, RD, LDN, MBA
Chris
Stevenson
Eric
Thomson
Peter
Twist
Manuel
Velazquez
Maurice
Williams