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Personal Training at the YMCA
Are you new to exercise? Become bored with the same old routine? Not sure how to reach your goals? Recovering from an injury? Just need a little motivation? Then Personal Training is for you!
Personal Training Rates:
1 Session: $40.00
5 Sessions: $190.00
10 Sessions: $360.00
20 Sessions: $700.00
Youth Rate (12-18 years): $35.00 per session.
Half Hour Session: $25.00
SCF YMCA Personal Trainers - Bios
Englewood
Mike Kasbarian
Mike is originally from Livonia, Michigan and has lived in Englewood, Florida for seven years with wife Margo. Fitness has been a second “career” for Mike as he is retired from General Motors since moving to Florida. He thoroughly enjoys working in the wellness industry as he has been involved in it all his life. His favorite part of his job here at the YMCA is helping members achieve their personal fitness goals and recognizing the transformation in members mind, body and spirit! Mike has earned the YMCA Personal Training Certification.
Heather Butcher
Heather has experience training clients of all levels and abilities including those with persistent limitations. Heather has competed as a professional triathlete, qualified for the Boston Marathon, placed top 10 in the Triathlon Amateur world championships three times and completed 5 iron distance triathlons. Heathers goal and belief is that through a personalized cardiovascular and strength training program, a consistent flexibility program and proper nutrition, everyone can achieve their optimal level of physical fitness and an improved quality of life. Heather is certified through ACE (American Council of Exercise) as a personal trainer and has been in the personal training profession for over six years. Heather also hold a certificate in nutritional counseling as well as a USA Triathlon coaching certification, Running coach certification, Red Cross Water Safety and Swim Lesson Instruction, and Indoor Cycling Certification. Experience includes working with Rob Maxwell, Exercise Physiologist in a personal training studio for 4 years as well as /south Side Athletic Club, Lifestyles Family Fitness, Gasparilla Beach Club and training private clients at their homes.
Chuck Mercer
Chuck’s early career path for fourteen years involved working for the Federal Government. He took a hiatus from this to stay at home with his two beautiful children for seven years. Always having been involved in wellness, Chuck took a position with the YMCA as a personal trainer upon reintegrating into full time employment. Even throughout childhood, fitness, sports and specifically the YMCA has been a part of his life. Chuck has earned his YMCA and I.S.S.A. personal training certification and is happy to apply his knowledge to your specific wellness goals.
Dee Grant
Deirdre is originally from the Boston area. She grew up playing basketball, volleyball, and softball. She attended Boston 
University where she continued to play volleyball on a nationally
ranked club team. Deirdre has extensive experience in
plyometric, strength, and speed and agility training. She
moved to Southwest Florida after graduation to pursue a career in Marine Biology. Since 2004 she has worked as a research biologist for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. She specializes in marine mammal research. Deirdre has worked at the YMCA since January 2007 and is a certified personal trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). She has competed in local triathlons and road races. She has also helped train children who participated in the YMCA Kids Triathlon. Deirdre enjoys training and competing in these events and would love to share her knowledge and experience with you.
John “Jay” Perry
Jay relocated with his wife to Southwest Florida from Newport Rhode Island in summer of 2004. During his 22 year tenure with the Middletown, Rhode Island Police Department, Jay was assigned as a Recruit Instructor. His training consisted of several seminars on strength and flexibility through A.F.F.A and RI Municipal Police Training Academy. Jay is currently working on renewing his Certified Personal Training through I.S.S.A. Jay is also a certified open water diver and headed the Police Departments dive team following a promotion. You can also find Jay hitting the drums locally with his band “The Surge”, a Classic Rock, Blues and Funk band. Jay has always stayed active in the wellness arena and is pleasured by facilitating the achievement of your wellness goals.
Eva Scherer - Wellness Director
Originally from Brooklyn, New York, I moved to Fort Lauderdale, Florida in 1994. I have lived in Englewood for three years. My previous career experience lies in the mental health field. I earned a Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling in 1999 and worked for a community mental health agency for 7 years with children and families at risk. During my tenure with this agency, I was promoted to a training/human resource position which held company statewide and nationwide responsibilities. When I birthed my amazing daughter, Graceann, I stayed home with her full time for a few years. During this hiatus from work, I started a vigorous exercise program at the Englewood YMCA in an aggressive attempt to shed what felt like thousands of pregnancy pounds and this was a pivotal point personally and professionally as physical “wellness” became a new passion for me. I subsequently became employed by the “Y” in December 2004. My personal vision for our wellness center is to live and breathe innovation bountifully!
