Meet Our Trainers

All of the trainers on our team are Nationally Certified as Personal Trainers and are capable of helping you with any of your personal goals.

Learn more about individual trainers below.

Kylie Ascher

Personal Trainer

Fitness and exercise can be a daunting realm, especially weight training. I first started lifting in a Strength and Conditioning class where I was one of 3 girls (Freshman) in a class of 40 upperclassmen, all on the football team. I was beyond nervous, the teacher and other classmates made it even more unwelcoming. My personalized programming aims to introduce you into the world of fitness and focus on building your confidence in your capabilities in a welcoming environment.

My passion for fitness goes beyond just working out. Since I was a kid I was a multi-sport athlete and felt kind of lost when I didn't have those team sports anymore. When I graduated and stopped playing sports I turned to bodybuilding. Bodybuilding has taught me so much about health, wellness, and learning that my body was capable of much more than what I had initially envisioned. It has taught me the importance of balanced nutrition, recovery and sustainable habits that promote longevity. More importantly it has taught me mental resilience, discipline and respect for my mind and body that has improved not just my physical health but my mental and emotional wellbeing. My goal is to show people they can achieve and surpass their goals they set for themselves and I'm here to guide you through it! Let’s work together to unlock your full potential—I’m excited to be a part of your journey!

Trainings and Certifications

  • National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer (NAMS-CPT)
  • American Red Cross CPR, AED, and First Aid Certification
  • WSU FIT Certified (Fitness Instructor Training)

Experience and Education

  • B.S. in Business Management - Washington State University (pending)
  • Multi-sport Athlete - Volleyball, Basketball, Track & Field
  • NPC Bodybuilder - Two 1st Place Titles and Two 2nd Place Titles

Specializations

  • Body Composition and Aesthetics
  • Strength/Resistance Training
  • Motivational Training
  • Improving Relationship with Exercise

Keith Beard

Personal Trainer

All my life, I was known as the ‘short kid’ or the ‘little guy.’ Instead of letting that define me, I turned to the one thing I could control — my strength. Powerlifting became more than just lifting heavy weights; it became proof that growth and change are possible with consistency and patience.
At first, I wasn’t sure how far this new path would take me, but through consistent training and a shift in mindset, I started to see the results. From finishing 8th in my first powerlifting meet to winning 1st overall two years in a row, I learned that progress comes from showing up day after day, even when life makes it hard to find time.
What powerlifting really taught me is that it’s not about how you look, it’s about getting stronger — physically and mentally. Strength training isn’t just about the barbell; it’s about the small daily wins that build confidence and resilience. That mindset is what I bring into every session with my clients. As a trainer, my mission is simple: take what I’ve learned from my own journey and help you build your own, breaking through barriers together!

Trainings and Certifications

  • National Academy of Sports Medicine – NASM Certified Personal Trainer
  • American Red Cross Adult First Aid/CPR/AED
  • FIT Training – Fitness Instructor Training – Washington State University

Experience and Education

  • B.S in Construction Management – Washington State University (pending)
  • Minor in Business Admin – Washington State University (pending)
  • WSU – Cougar Classic Powerlifting Competition 1st, 1st, 8th Place Men’s Overall

Specializations

  • Powerlifting – Learn the basics of lifting heavy safely and building strength.
  • Strength Training – Simple workouts to help you get stronger and healthier.
  • Family Motivated Training – Fitness plans designed to keep you and your loved ones active together.

Daniel Coifman

Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach

For the first 15 years of my life, I was scared of exercise. When I signed up to play football—a sport I loved—the weight room intimidated me the most. Over time, I saw incredible progress and gained confidence in myself and my abilities. These experiences shaped my passion for fitness and drive to help others achieve their goals. As your personal trainer, I’ll use a science-based, empathetic approach to craft a program tailored to your unique needs, whether your focus is on just learning about the gym, optimizing your body composition, or trying to gain more athleticism at all levels of experience. My mission is to not only help you reach your goals but also build lasting confidence along the way.

Beyond personal training, I’ve worked extensively as an educator. I’ve taught students of all ages as a tutor and coached young swimmers, learning how to adapt to each person’s learning style. I also spent a semester in strength and conditioning at Washington State University, working with collegiate athletes in baseball, track and field, and girls’ soccer. Whether you’re just starting out or already experienced, I understand both the challenges of beginning a fitness journey and the demands of advanced training, and I’ll be here to guide and support you every step of the way.

Trainings and Certifications

  • National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer (NAMS-CPT)
  • National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Nutrition Coach (NASM-CNC)
  • American Red Cross CPR, AED, and First Aid Certification

Experience and Education

  • B.S. in Kinesiology - Washington State University (pending)
  • Strength and Conditioning - Washington State University

Specializations

  • Fitness & Nutritional Education and Skill Development
  • Body Composition and Weight Loss
  • Athletic Development for New & Intermediate Athletes

Hunter Drews

Personal Trainer

Beginning in elementary school and building to freshman year of high school I feared sports, I was intimidated. I had a negative self-image as I remember receiving comments about my body. My 8th grade P.E teacher changed this, I saw him as a mentor who pushed me out of my comfort zone. He taught high school football and convinced me to try out which was an unforgettable experience that significantly altered my direction in life as I fell in love with fitness. I became healthier and I felt confident in my own skin. Since then, I’ve developed a  passion for bodybuilding and cycling. I want to impact others like he impacted me.

Within my programming I create a productive yet encouraging environment that is an experience rather than just a workout. I want to help you achieve your goals; enhancing both you’re physical fitness and mental fitness through my background in psychology. The end goal for me is to encourage you to have positive feelings towards exercise, so that one day you can continue your fitness journey independently passing on the gift to others. I will use my education in Kinesiology to help create an effective and time efficient workout prescription to fuel your success. Using an additional background in sports and my passion in bodybuilding I will create a program designed for your needs.

Trainings and Certifications

  • National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer (NASM-CPT)
  • American Red Cross CPR, AED, and First Aid Certified

Experience and Education

  • B.S. in Kinesiology - Washington State University (pending)
  • Minor in Psychology - Washington State University (pending)
  • Multi-Sport Athlete - Football, Wrestling, Boxing, Rowing, Powerlifting, Bodybuilding

Specializations

  • Increasing Muscle
  • Fat Loss/Healthy Body Composition
  • Mindset and Mentality in Fitness

Noah Dooley

Personal Trainer

I was the "big" kid in elementary school—the one regularly called the Pillsbury Doughboy. When I started wrestling, a sport centered around weight management, I succumbed to external pressures to lose weight quickly and unsafely. Relying heavily on anecdotal advice led to repeated cycles of yo-yo dieting and frustration. It took considerable time and experience to learn how to manage my body composition safely and effectively, but this journey sparked a genuine passion for health, fitness, and learning.

Fast forward to today—I’m a researcher at WSU’s Exercise Physiology & Performance Laboratory (EPPL), investigating exercise intervention methods, wearable technology effectiveness, and safety enhancements for ultra-endurance sports. As a lab member, I perform comprehensive exercise testing and analysis of body composition. Secondarily, I help (EPPL) clients achieve body recomposition goals through evidence-based exercise intervention strategies. 

I'm also an Athletic Training student, supporting WSU’s Division 1 athletes in the weight room and clinical settings. My role involves managing diverse sports-related pathologies, working closely with our sports medicine team to guide athletes through postoperative recovery and return-to-play protocols. Additionally, I focus on improving daily life and activity for athletes by addressing chronic injuries and functional limitations. 

Over the past year, I’ve applied my personal training certification as an instructor for Kinese Active courses, such as Beginner's Weight Training and Couch to 5K. My primary goal as an instructor is to help students discover aspects of physical activity they enjoy. Regardless of experience level or fitness background, I strive to ensure each student finds joy in movement. 

As a personal trainer, I integrate my experiences into my practice, creating a unique, enjoyable, and effective training environment tailored specifically to each client. 

Trainings and Certifications

  • American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Personal Trainer
  • WSU UREC FIT Certified (Fitness Instructor Training)
  • American Red Cross - CPR/AED/First Aid
  • American Heart Association - Basic Life Support

Experience and Education

  • B.S. in Sports Medicine (pending)
  • Accepted into the Master of Athletic Training Program (WSU)

Specializations

  • Body recomposition
  • Improving activities of daily living and functional fitness
  • Finding the enjoyment in resistance training

Rachel Hudson

Personal Trainer

I know life gets busy, so balancing how you spend your time and energy can be difficult to manage sometimes. Because of this, our fitness aspirations may sometimes get put on the back burner. It may seem challenging to switch up or incorporate a new exercise routine into your lifestyle, but I would be thrilled to guide and coach you on that journey!

As your personal trainer, my mission is to help you achieve your fitness goals from wherever you're starting or picking up from, using a wholistic and science-based practice, as I have seen great success with these methods in my previous clients. Utilizing my NSCA-CPT and nutrition certifications, I will create a program tailored to fit your goals, whether they include general fitness, strength, body re-composition, weight loss, your relationship with food and/or exercise, or anything else within my scope of practice. Together we can come up with a reasonable plan and time frame to achieve your goals and we will turn them into a reality! 

Trainings and Certifications

  • National Strength and Conditioning Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT)
  • Small Group Training and Personal Trainer - Washington State University (WSU)
  • American Red Cross First AID, CPR, AED

Experience and Education

  • B.S. in Kinesiology - Washington State University (WSU) (pending)
  • Associates Degree - Green River College
  • Personal Trainer - Fitness Quest Puyallup

Specializations

  • Wholistic health coaching
  • Strength/Resistance training
  • Programming to optimize body composition
  • Healthy weight management

DJ Johnson

Personal Trainer

Stress sucks. These two words carry so much impact and mean so many things to so many different people, but what matters is how we deal with it. I believe that so long as we are moving our bodies, we make that stress just that a bit easier to deal with. That’s where I come in to help you!

Starting college in my mid-twenties, I know what it’s like to tell yourself that it’s too late to start. It’s never too late. I too know what it’s like to fall off the exercise horse and not recover immediately. That’s why I try to work with clients who may need help with that first step, but it’s up to you to take that first step. With my background in Triathlon, Iron man, and strength training, I am confident that I can get you to where you want to be and I’ll be there every step of the way.

Trainings and Certifications

  • National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified Personal Trainer
  • American Red Cross Adult/Pediatric - CPR/AED/First Aid
  • WSU FIT Certified (Fitness Instructor Training) - WSU UREC
  • Schwinn Certified Cycling/Spin Trainer - WSU UREC

Experience and Education

  • Completed 2 Triathlons, Several marathons, & an Iron Man
  • Personal experience with weight loss and gain
  • 12+ years basketball experience and played on a travel team
  • B.A. in Music Business, Business Minor and Music Production Certification, Washington State University (In Progress)

Specializations

  • Iron Man, Marathon, Basketball, and Strength Conditioning
  • Focus on Clients who have little to no training experience
  • Cardio Health Focus

Halle Lovejoy

Personal Trainer

I have a passion for sharing my love of exercise and helping others find their joy in fitness. Growing up playing sports and getting introduced to strength training during high school basketball, I discovered not only the physical benefits of fitness but also the mental and emotional empowerment it brings. This passion led me to pursue kinesiology and dive deeper into understanding how our bodies move and how exercise can enhance our lives.

My goal is to help you experience the same love for fitness that has transformed my life. I have struggled a lot with body image and comparison, and fitness has helped to completely reframe my way of thinking and see myself in a different light. I believe fitness is personal to everyone, and the more tailored your training is to your unique needs, the more likely you are to see lasting results. Whether you're training for a sport-specific goal, wanting to get stronger, build confidence, improve your overall health, or improve your relationship with movement, I’ll design a program that fits your lifestyle, motivates you, and gets you excited about progress.

Exercise is for everyone, and I’m here to support and guide you every step of the way. Let’s work together to help you reach your goals and fall in love with fitness along the way!

Trainings and Certifications

  • American Council on Exercise (ACE) Certified Personal Trainer
  • WSU UREC FIT Certified (Fitness Instructor Training)
  • American Red Cross - CPR/AED/First Aid

Experience and Education

  • B.S. in Kinesiology - Washington State University (in progress)
  • Personal Trainer - University Recreation at WSU
  • Basketball, Track & Field, Weightlifting Background

Specializations

  • Strength/Resistance Training
  • Healthy Body Composition/Weight-Loss
  • Muscle Growth
  • Sport Specific Performance Training
  • Improving Relationships with Exercise

Ella Young

Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach

I’ve been in love with sports and exercise pretty much my whole life. I started with gymnastics and soccer and eventually ventured out into volleyball, basketball, and track. My sophomore year of high school I started going to the gym and really learning about weightlifting, the science behind it all, and how beneficial it can be to your life. It wasn’t until my junior year when I got the opportunity to coach my school's junior high volleyball team that I realized that I loved coaching and that it is something I want to make a career out of.

Along with coaching volleyball, I’ve also coached track and field and gymnastics. Coaching many different athletes in a variety of sports has helped me grow as a coach and trainer to be able to meet, help, and care for a wide range of clients and their needs. My main goals as a personal trainer are to help my clients overcome any challenges they are facing, help them become more confident in themselves and their abilities, and aid them in reaching their goals.

Trainings and Certifications

  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer
  • NASM Certified Nutrition Coach
  • American Heart Association CPR and AED
  • American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid
  • Small Group Training – WSU UREC

Experience and Education

  • B.S. in Kinesiology – Washington State University (pending)
  • Assistant Junior High Volleyball Coach
  • Recreational Gymnastics Coach

Specializations

  • Strength and Hypertrophy Training
  • Mobility/Flexibility Training
  • Body Composition and Weight Management

Apprentice Trainers

Our personal trainers go through extensive training before they start working with you. Interested in becoming a personal trainer with UREC? Contact us.