Hello, I’m Mikayla. As an elite volleyball athlete, I have had the opportunity to play for multiple schools in America. Due to my hard work and ability, I became a regarded amateur athlete in the sport. My amateur career opened the doors for me, and I got to work with some of America’s most proficient sports and fitness coaches. Under their tutelage, I learned the very beginnings of my understanding of health and fitness. One example is Greg Carbin, now one of the assistant Strength and Conditioning coaches for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). During this fertile period, particularly in 2014, when I played Divisional One volleyball for the University of New Orleans, my passion for fitness and Strength and Conditioning began.
I’ve been an athlete, client and coach in the industry for ten years. I have a wide range of experience training a diverse clientele. My understanding ranges from working with individuals who want to lose weight and gain confidence to some who want to focus on strength development and some athletes who want to take their skills and game to the next level.
For me, fitness is more than just lifting weights and dieting— It is about improving quality of life. I believe everyone can achieve their goals and, perhaps with the right direction and guidance, accomplish more than they once imagined. I am here to help those people find out what their goals are and use my knowledge and ability to help them achieve them. Fitness is empowering, and throughout my time in the industry, I have developed a style of coaching explicitly tailored to each client based on their needs and goals.
To conclude, I’m detail-oriented. A substantial dynamic in my coaching is my emphasis that fitness is not just about physical attributes but also about the mental side of things.