Tom Straub

Tom has worked in the Sport/Fitness Industry for 10 years.  Tom is a graduate of Indiana University with a Master’s degree in Kinesiology.  He is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS).  During his time at IU, he served as a volunteer assistant for 3 years with their strength and conditioning program.  After graduation, Tom worked as a Cast Trainer for “The Blast” performing group while also working as a Corporate Fitness Director for Cook Inc.  Tom also worked as a volunteer assistant coach with IU’s football team and as an assistant football high school football coach. Tom has 4 years of Olympic weightlifting experience. Collectively, Tom and Becky Levi have been training athletes of all ages in the Ft. Wayne and surrounding area for 5 years. Tom also has 10 years of submission grappling experience.

E.J. Whitney

E.J. Whitney has been training athletes and individuals since 2003. He graduated from Ball State University in 2004.  He majored in Exercise Science with minors in Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness for the Older Adult.  During his time at Ball State he was a Fitness Instructor at Elmcroft Assisted Living, where he leg group exercises.  He worked for Professional Sports Specific Training in Sturgis as a Trainer.  He also volunteered over 90 hours at Sturgis High School as assistant strength coach.

After graduating from Ball State, E.J. moved to Indianapolis where he worked at Acceleration Indiana as a Sports Specific Trainer / Assistant Manager.  He then came to Spiece in January of 2006 to work as an Exercise Physiologist.  He enjoys working with older adults as well as athletes of all ages.

Becky Levi

Becky Levi has worked in the Sport Training/Fitness Industry for over 20 years.  Becky received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Arizona in 1986.  She is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS).  Becky spent many years competing as an elite level athlete in a number of sports including Track and Field, Olympic Style Weightlifting, Judo, Boxing, and Mixed Martial Arts.  Becky also has spent many years training and coaching both amateur and professional athletes. Becky was a former high school teacher and coach. She has provided the strength and conditioning programs and coaching of the sports of volleyball, football, wresting, and track and field at the high school level. Becky is also involved in utilizing her knowledge base in the rehabilitation of injuries. Her education combined with her experience, create a strong knowledge base and great resource. Becky and Tom Straub have spent many hours over the past 6 years developing Spiece Strength and Conditioning program for athletes of all ages.

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