Growing up in the Pacific Northwest, Tyler has a passion for sports, fitness, and the outdoors. From elementary school through high school, Tyler was involved with various sports but specialized in basketball and baseball. During High School, Tyler coached Eastside Catholic youth basketball for 6th and 8th graders, sparking an interest in developing youth athletes. While in college, Tyler’s interests evolved to include fitness and weightlifting, a lifelong learner Tyler continues to learn and apply cutting edge sport science to optimize his training. Tyler’s current fitness goals are hypertrophy (Muscle Mass Development) and strength training. Tyler is a Certified Personal Trainer with the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM-CPT). He specializes in working with youth and individuals looking to improve their strength and conditioning.