Trainers

Marlo Kovach

NASM, CES (Corrective Exercise Specialist), SFS (Senior Fitness Specialist), FNS (Fitness Nutrition Specialist), Trigger Point, TRX, NASM WLS (Weight Loss Specialist)
marlo@blackbirdfit.com

With over 15 years experience as a personal trainer and nutrition coach, Marlo has trained all types of clients - from corporate executives to former NFL players, each working towards goals such as weight loss, rehabilitation, and sports-specific training. In training the gamut of all client types, Marlo is very much the ‘Swiss Army knife trainer.’ There is no goal that Marlo cannot help her clients reach or any obstacle that she cannot work around to help clients achieve what they always thought was unobtainable.

Brandon Richardson

ACE, CPR/AED

Brandon’s athletic and training background stretches from competing in football and wrestling throughout my childhood, to running marathons and ultra-marathons. He trains clients from all walks of life, whose goals are as simple as being able to play with their grandkids to as lofty as wanting to run 100 miles - and everything in between. Brandon’s approach is on that favors consistency and moderation over intensity, and succeeding through providing a safe, structured, enjoyable way for clients to reach their desired outcome.

Kaedyn Miller

NASM, CPR/AED

As a life long sports competitor, with multiple races under my belt, I have always pushed to achieve my own goals through fitness & nutrition. After 13 years as a chef, and a new found drive as Certified Personal Trainer, I'm here to help you achieve your goals too.

Sarah Leahy

ACE, CPR/AED, Precision Nutrition Certification

Sarah is an ACE Certified Personal Trainer, TRX, Total Barre, and Halo Qualified Trainer, and has a passion for lifting heavy things and helping you get stronger. Sarah relocated to Austin from Minneapolis, where she owned a group fitness and open gym studio, Northeast Fitness, a welcoming space focusing on community through fitness. Her specialty is strength training and kettlebells, and she trains with an emphasis on empowering others to feel strong and confident in their bodies.

Tate Mitchell

NCSF Personal Trainer, AED/CPR

BAAS, Kinesiology

Tate is a hybrid racing athlete and fitness enthusiast. Passionate about helping individuals reach their goals inside the gym and out, he believes simply moving the body can do wonders for health and is vital in living a healthy life.

Evan Swiatek

ACE, CPR/AED

Evan’s passion for training stemmed from a desire to reach the upper echelon in his sport, Ultimate Frisbee. After years of experimenting with different training modalities, nutrition strategies, and coaching at the high school and college levels, he committed to a career in health and fitness. Evan believes in a well-rounded approach to training, balancing working out with working in.

Erika Goldschen

ACE, CPR/AED, PTA, TRX, Pre/Post Natal

Erika has been working in the field of health and fitness for the past 12 years, in both personal training and PTA. She has worked in outpatient ortho, home health, and skilled nursing facilities. Erika strives to get patients to smile, connecting with them for adherence and retention.

Scotch

Usually making his way into the gym in the afternoon or mid-morning, you will find Scotch sleeping or sitting on the couch, Scotch does, however, like to greet everyone with a big hello. When Scotch is not at the gym he is usually chilling at home on his couch.