Certified Personal Trainers
Certified Personable
Our people
Whether you’re looking to lose weight, gain strength, improve your overall health and feel of your body, or gain a competitive edge as an athlete.
Our Gym and Personal Trainers can help.
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Kasper Axtell
Director of Sales & Performance Coach
MS, CSCS, PN2, FMS-2, NKT-1With over a decade of experience, Kasper is passionate about helping clients—from beginners to elite athletes—improve their fitness and athletic performance. He has coached a diverse range of individuals to achieve their goals and has also developed large-scale fitness programs for corporate gyms nationwide. Known for his detail-oriented and driven approach, Kasper focuses on science-backed, personalized training to help each client reach their full potential.
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Ava Podolski
Performance Coach
CSCSAva, originally from Dana Point, CA, has a B.S. in Exercise Science from Liberty University and is a Certified Strength a Conditioning Specialist.
As a former collegiate sprinter turned competitive bodybuilder, Ava utilizes her knowledge of both performance and functionality to motivate her clients towards their specific goals. With experience in both individual and group strength training,
Ava emphasizes the importance of movement, not only for physical well-being, but also for mental and emotional well-being. Ava’s main drive as a coach is to bring encouragement to those she trains, pushing them to succeed and to reveal to them what they're fully capable of.
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Wesley Morgan
Performance Coach
NSCA-CPTWesley is a Certified Personal Trainer through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) who combines intentional coaching with genuine relationships. He is highly encouraging and goal-oriented, helping Clients turn their goals into actionable steps through ongoing evaluation and progress tracking.
Wesley excels at meeting Clients where they are and progressing them appropriately. He is skilled at modifying exercises to match each Client’s abilities, limitations, and goals, then challenging them as they build strength and confidence. He especially enjoys finding effective training variations for Clients navigating injuries or pain.
Outside of coaching, Wesley has completed two marathons and a half Ironman. He brings that same consistency and goal-driven mindset to his Clients while providing practical nutrition guidance to support their health and training goals.
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Ethan Gillispie
Performance Coach
MS, CSCS, NASM-CPT, CFSCEthan, originally from Lexington, KY, moved to Nashville in 2018 to study Exercise Science and Kinesiology at Lipscomb University, later earning a Master’s in Exercise Science and Human Performance. A lifelong athlete, he completed an internship with Nashville Soccer Club and is passionate about helping clients view fitness as an investment in both body and mind. Always learning, Ethan incorporates the latest strength and conditioning practices to guide clients toward their goals.
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Macy Cohen
Performance Coach
CSCS, ACSM-EPMacy, a Liberty University graduate with a degree in Exercise Science and minors in Strength & Conditioning and Psychology, is a former D1 cheerleader with a passion for helping others achieve their goals. She views training as a tool for cultivating discipline that extends beyond the gym and incorporates her knowledge of the human body, strength and conditioning, and psychology to guide clients of all ages. Macy emphasizes the importance of consistent habits to build both physical and mental strength.
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Carson Voce
Performance Coach
CSCS, ISSA-CPTCarson holds a B.S. in Exercise Science from Western Kentucky University and brings a thoughtful, individualized approach to every Client he works with. His calm and encouraging personality helps Clients feel comfortable and supported while still being challenged to make meaningful progress.
He has a strong ability to adapt training around each Client’s needs, whether that means working around pain or physical limitations, building strength and confidence, or improving overall fitness and quality of life. Carson is intentional about finding the right exercise and appropriate level of challenge for the person in front of him.
Carson also works extensively with athletes, using evaluations to identify areas for improvement and building training around the demands of their sport and current season. His combination of expertise, attention to detail, and genuine care allows him to create purposeful training that helps each Client perform, move, and feel their best.
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Dalton Clark
Performance Coach
ISSA-SCC, CFSCDalton, a Kentucky native and former collegiate baseball player, discovered his passion for fitness and performance while working under the University of Louisville’s head strength and conditioning coach. After a stint in firefighting, where he trained his fellow crew members, he realized his true calling was full-time fitness coaching. Relocating to Franklin, Dalton now dedicates himself to helping others achieve their physical, emotional, and spiritual goals, combining his experience as an athlete and coach to deliver effective, results-driven training.
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Jillian Spencer
Performance Coach
NASM-CPT, CNCJillian Spencer is a personal trainer and nutrition coach dedicated to helping clients build healthy habits that enhance overall well-being and daily life. With a degree in Psychology and Family Studies from Towson University, she combines fitness, performance, and psychology to guide clients toward a positive mindset and their best selves. Jillian also coaches middle school track and field and brings the same focus on growth and development to all her training sessions.
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Noah Pillow
Performance Coach
CSCS, RSCC, USAW-1Noah is a driven performance coach with several years of experience helping athletes of all ages elevate their game. He works with competitors across multiple sports, developing explosive strength, efficient movement, and sport-specific performance that translates directly to competition. A former collegiate football athlete, Noah understands firsthand the discipline and intensity required to perform at a high level. He also brings extensive experience training the tactical population, building resilient, powerful, and mission-ready individuals. With an energetic yet professional approach, Noah pushes athletes to train with purpose, compete with confidence, and perform at their highest level
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Kyrin Johnson
Performance Coach
NASM-CPTKyrin “Ice” Johnson, from just outside New Orleans, is a fitness professional with a B.S. in Human Performance & Exercise Physiology. A former competitive baseball player, he specializes in strength, functional training, and mindset development, helping clients build muscle, enhance athletic performance, improve mobility, and boost confidence. Inspired by his own transformation starting at age 14, Kyrin tailors his coaching to each individual, guiding them to break through physical and mental barriers and become their strongest, most capable selves.
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Jennifer Wilson
Fitness Coach - Rehab Specialist
MS, ATC, CSCS, SFMA, FMCS, BMSJennifer Wilson brings extensive expertise in athletic training, strength and conditioning, and biomechanics. With a background in health and human performance and kinesiology, she specializes in helping individuals with cardiorespiratory, metabolic, autoimmune, and neuromuscular conditions, as well as those recovering from significant injuries such as amputations. Jennifer works with clients transitioning from physical therapy to independent fitness, focusing on correcting movement dysfunctions, reducing pain, and enhancing coordination, mobility, strength, and overall function.
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Jonathan “J.J.” Fish
Head of Fitness Small Groups & Performance Coach
BS, CSCS, CPPS, PN1Jonathan “J.J.” Fish combines strength and conditioning with fitness training to deliver results-driven programs that address all aspects of health and performance, including sleep, nutrition, training, and mindset. With nearly a decade of experience and a degree in Exercise Science, he works with both elite strength and power athletes and general fitness clients, designing programs that enhance movement, build muscle, increase strength, and optimize recovery.
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Jared White
Performance Coach - Rehab Specialist
LMT, SCCC, NKT-1, RPR-3, PN1Jared has over a decade of experience in fitness and performance, combining expertise in strength and conditioning, massage therapy, and nutrition. He helps clients overcome chronic pain, build strength, lose weight, move pain-free, and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Each session is designed to educate and empower individuals, teaching them how to take control of their fitness and understand the role of nutrition in overall health.
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Zack Lannan
Performance Coach
CSCSZack has been with Chadwicks since 2016, bringing over five years of experience training professional athletes. He designs precise, efficient programs that pair structure with effective coaching and communication to help clients reach peak performance. Passionate about continuous learning, Zack stays current on the latest strength and conditioning research to refine his methods. His expertise spans speed, agility, and quickness training; power and strength development; mobility and stability; energy system optimization; and athlete mindset. Whether working with youth or professionals, Zack focuses on identifying each athlete’s current level and mapping the most direct path to elite performance.
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Paige Rugaard
Fitness Coach
ISSA-CPTPaige Rugaard, a Belmont University graduate with a degree in Exercise Science, brings enthusiasm and energy to every training session. A former All-American cheerleader and Division 1 collegiate athlete, she has experience coaching group fitness classes and enjoys helping clients achieve their personal goals. Paige’s bubbly, encouraging personality and passion for fitness make her dedicated to supporting both the physical and personal growth of those she trains.
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Major Tripp
Director of Training
CSCS, XPS, NKT-1As Head Performance Coach at Chadwicks, Major brings extensive experience in human health, biomechanics, strength and conditioning, and sport performance. He has coached athletes of all levels—from youth and recreational clients to elite college and professional players—and previously served in multiple coaching roles at Centennial High School and Middle Tennessee University. Dedicated to helping others reach their full potential, Major applies a results-driven, science-based approach to training. Outside of work, he enjoys playing recreational hockey and continually seeks new ways to enhance performance and physical development.
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Adam Walker
Managing Partner
Adam, born and raised in middle Tennessee, first connected with Chadwicks as a Sports Performance client. After graduating from Belmont University and spending several years in Southern California, he returned to Chadwicks as an Assistant Manager and Coach. Adam enjoys engaging with clients, and ensuring the gym provides a welcoming, professional, and personalized experience for everyone.
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Terri Perry
Client Account Manager
ACE-CPTTerri first discovered Chadwicks as a client and instantly fell in love with the gym’s culture and mission. In 2009 she joined the team as Front Desk Staff Manager, quickly advanced into training as a Certified Personal Trainer, and has since become a living example of Chadwicks Core Values. She’s an exceptional mentor to the entire staff and now primarily works remotely, overseeing membership operations, billing, and all backend systems with outstanding precision and genuine care.
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Abby Johnson
CEO
CSCSAbby Johnson is the CEO at Chadwicks Fitness, where she drives business growth and builds a professional, results-driven, client-centered culture. With a degree in Exercise Science and over 15 years of coaching and training experience, Abby is a former collegiate volleyball player and coach who also competed in basketball, softball, soccer and track. She is passionate about connecting clients with the best trainers to help them reach their goals, elevating the team, and helping to facilitate a culture rooted in teamwork, excellence, and growth.
We’ve spent our time in the Classroom
so you can spend your time on the field
Our Certifications
All Chadwicks trainers are certified in their respective fields to ensure our clients receive only the best when it comes to fitness training to guarantee long-lasting results. All the certifications acquired by our personal training staff in the Cool Springs, Franklin, TN area are accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). Take a look at the various certifications acquired by our staff members:
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ACSM
American College of Sports Medicine
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ATC
Certified Athletic Trainer
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ACE
American Council on Exercise
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CSCS
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
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XPS
The EXOS Performance Specialist
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FMS
Functional Movement Systems - Level 1 & 2
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SCCC
Strength & Conditioning Coach Certifications
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NKT
NeuroKinetic Therapy
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TPI
Titleist Performance Institute Certification
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PN1
Precision Nutrition Level 1
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SFMA
Selective Functional Movement Assessment
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USA Cycling
USA Cycling
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USA Triathlon
USA Triathlon
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GT
Graston Technique®
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CES
Cancer Exercise Specialist®
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BMS
Biomechanics Specialist
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Strength and Conditioning
Internships
The Chadwicks Internship Program is designed to prepare each participant to enter into a successful career in the field of Sports Performance Training / Strength and Conditioning.
This internship provides individuals with hands-on experience to gain knowledge in exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, sport psychology, and other related topics.
Through this internship, individuals will have the opportunity to work with athletes of all levels alongside elite coaches as well as learn how to properly assess athletes’ physical abilities, develop personalized training plans, and implement strategies to improve overall performance. Interns will learn the basic importance of nutrition for athletes, injury prevention strategies, and how to use technology to track progress. Additionally, they’ll have the chance to observe experienced coaches in action as they work with athletes to help them gain speed & power through functional, purposeful programming with pre and post evaluations.