John teaches a special camp day at the Irvine Spectrum Entertainment Center
Mark Baines, MS, MBA, PFT, CSCS, PES, received his Bachelor of Business Administration Degree (BBA) in Business Management in 1993 from Gonzaga University. He also obtained secondary teaching certification in social studies at Gonzaga and secondary teaching certification in English from the University of Washington. He obtained his Master of Science Degree (MS) in Exercise Science and Health Promotion from the California University of Pennsylvania in 2006 and just received his Master of Business Administration Degree (MBA) in the Executive MBA Program at California State University, Fullerton with an emphasis in finance and marketing. He currently holds certifications as a Certified Strength Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the NSCA and holds training and specialist certifications from the NASM (PES), NESTA (PFT), ISSA (CFT), and NCCPT (CPT). He worked as a junior high teacher, high school basketball coach, cross country and track coach for more than five years before working as a personal trainer and strength coach for the last six years. He taught social studies, English, math and computer applications for four years in Seattle, WA before moving to southern California to train for the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia. Mark ran at the collegiate level at Gonzaga University, but his times fell short of the 2000 U.S. Olympic Trials. He now instructs the Orange County Adventure Boot Camp in Irvine, CA and continues to work independently with young athletes and teams as a strength, speed, and performance coach. He currently instructs NESTA workshops as a master instructor for personal fitness trainers in the United States and Asia, and presents annually at industry trade shows and conferences across the United States. Mark instructs our 5:30am Irvine Camp.
Samantha Sancho, BS, earned her degree in Kinesiology from California State University, Fullerton with in emphasis in Fitness and Health Promotion. She is a certified personal fitness trainer with the National Exercise and Sports Trainers Association (NESTA). Samantha is currently in school working towards her Occupational Therapy Assistant license. Once she completes her OTA work, she plans to obtain her master’s in Occupational Therapy as well. Currently, Samantha works as the OC Boot Camp Administrator and facilitates orientations and fitness evaluations for all camp participants. She also works as an Education Coordinator for NESTA. Samantha grew up actively participating in dance classes ranging from ballet, pointe, jazz, and modern. She started performing at an early age and was part of the AHC Youth Dance Company for 6 six years. She has also taught dance classes for the elementary level and has choreographed for various youth productions. Samantha is also an active participant in Pilates. Samantha teaches our Huntington Beach location.
Scott Gaines, BS, MS
has over 15 years experience in the fitness industry. In addition to being an instructor for Adventure Boot Camp, he is the Senior Vice President of the National Exercise and Sports Trainers Association (NESTA). Scott oversees the development of NESTA’s educational programs for fitness professionals, including the Personal Fitness Trainer (PFT), and is the author and contributor to many of them. He is a national speaker on fitness in areas such as biomechanics and cardiovascular program design. Scott is born and raised in OC and has worked as a personal trainer and fitness manager for several of the leading health clubs in Orange County. Scott’s education includes a Master’s Degree in Human Movement with an emphasis in Corrective Exercise from A. T. Still University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences from the University of California, Irvine. He is also an experienced martial arts instructor with a 3rd degree black belt in the traditional Korean art of Tang Soo Do. Scott instructs our Rancho Santa Margarita camp.
Geoffrey Myers has over 20 years experience as an athlete, coach, therapist, and functional performance analyst and advocate. A graduate of Cal-State University at Long Beach with a B.S. in Kinesiotherapy and a certificate in Kinesiotherapy (30 units of 500 level courses plus 1500 hours internship), Geoffrey also holds certifications in Functional Fitness Institute as an instructor and the National Pitching Association on advanced pitching. Geoffrey has 180 units in credited courses (emphasis in the fields of motor function, biology, neuropathology, and psychology), is currently working on his M.S. in Motor Development, and preparing for a national board exam to become a Registered Kinesiotherapist. His athletic résumé includes a record of achievement and excellence in youth, prep school, and collegiate sports such as baseball, hockey, football, and soccer. In addition, he has won awards in most other team and individual sports.
He also specializes in all Four Performance Absolutes (Biomechanical, Physical, Nutritional, and Mental/Emotional realms) and creating parity among them, which sets him apart from most others in the field, and has allowed him to impact numerous athletes' performances from the Olympics, World Series, PGA events, to local parks, rinks, and fields in all most every sport and activity. Serving as strength and conditioning coach for Camp Nolan Ryan was an honor and a tremendous experience that impacts his life on a daily basis.
Geoffrey is very grateful of all the individuals that he has worked with, mentored, and his teachers, coaches, mentors; for they have all helped him in numerous ways. My mentors in the rehabilitation field stressed to remain humble and open minded to learn, because all bodies react uniquely in specific ways. Sharing knowledge is the priority, we all learn from someone or somewhere. His latest encounter with the NESTA organization is proving to be another fortunate experience to work along side with some of the most brilliant minds in the field. Geof instructs our Newport Beach camp.
Kristi Goldstein, B.A., CPT – has been a personal trainer in the Health and Fitness industry for over 10 years. She began her career with the Sports Club LA/OC where she was named “Personal Trainer of the Year in 1998”. Kristi has been a certified personal trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine, (NASM) for the past 10 years, and a Certified Pilates® Instructor through The University of Nevada Dance department. She is also a Certified Gyrotonic® instructor and certified as an O.C. Adventure Boot Camp instructor. Since 2001, Kristi has been working at an all women’s personal training studio in Newport Beach, CA where she teaches group pilates and Gyrotonic® classes and individual sessions. She has a B.A. degree in Business Administration from California State University Fullerton and was a Division-IA gymnast at Cal State Long Beach. She also holds her certificate degree in Fitness Instruction from The University of California Irvine.Kristi is a busy mother of three; a twelve year old and twin six year olds. She understands the importance of a well rounded, progressive training program, especially as it relates to other women’s busy lifestyles in Orange County. Kristi teaches our Tustin Ranch camp.
Roy Khoury has been involved in the fitness industry for the past 6 years. His career began as a Physical Therapist's Aide and part time trainer while finishing up his Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology from Cal State Fullerton. There he helped people transition from rehabilitation to post-rehabilitation and fitness orientated goals.After graduating from CSUF, Roy began working exclusively at one of California’s most premiere gyms, The Sports Club/LA- Irvine. Roy spent close to 5 years there as a Personal Trainer. Looking to set himself further apart, he expanded into a Master Trainer role and began teaching seminars for fellow trainers in the areas of Program Design, Pregnancy Training, Post Natal Training and Stability Training.
In 2007, Roy expanded his role in the fitness industry by becoming a Master Trainer for Star Trac. He along with the other Human Sport Trainers traveled around the U.S. promoting the benefits of cable based training and in 2008 they helped create a manual for The Registry of Exercise Professionals (REPS, Europe’s only certifying body for Fitness Professionals) on cable based training.
In 2008 Roy formed his own personal training company, RFK Training, LLC. He now works out of Newport Beach, CA at OC Fitness Solutions as a personal trainer specializing in improving Sport Performance, as well as instructs with NESTA for their Personal Fitness Trainer 2.0 certification.
Roy's credentials are as follows: Cal State Fullerton- Bachelor’s Degree, Kinesiology; National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), Certified Personal Trainer (CPT); National Exercise & Sports Trainer's Association (NESTA), Personal Fitness Trainer (PFT); Titleist Performance Institute (TPI), Golf Fitness Instructor Roy instructs our Aliso Viejo camp.
Mark Barriere, BSE, MS, received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Education from the State University of New York at Cortland. He received his Masters Degree in Health Education from Syracuse University. He taught and coached in the Upstate New York Public School system for ten years while implementing cutting-edge programs in the district. Before moving to Southern California Mark was coaching at the University level.
He is the former Director of Education and Dean of Fitness for 24 Hour Fitness and Apex Fitness. Mark’s job responsibilities included developing and facilitating NBC’s Biggest Loser two-day Home Visits for voted off contestants, which included an overall assessment, kitchen assessment, grocery store visit, indoor and outdoor workouts, bodybugg program review, and lifestyle coaching. Mark and his team of National Educators also developed the fitness curriculum for the company, certifying over 4000 -7000 trainers a year nationally. He and his team also assisted in developing Group X programs and facilitated continuing education workshops on various topics including nutrition, exercise, program design, bodybugg, and program adherence for members and 24 Hour Fitness employees. Mark was also responsible for overseeing the development of the 90-Day Trainer On-Boarding program. Mark holds several certifications and specializations including NESTA PFT, and NASM’s CPT and PES. Mark resides in Rancho Santa Margarita with his family and is currently a Wellness and Fitness Consultant for some of the largest Fitness chains and Research Development and Education companies in the Fitness Industry. Mark teaches our Ladera Ranch camp.
Amie Mitchell, BS - I love my I job! I love teaching people how to find the fun in exercise. I know how to do this because I had to find it for myself. I have personally lost 86 pounds and have kept it off for over 12 years. I found the fun in exercise by doing fun activities I liked and more importantly, surrounding myself with other people who would support me and my goals. Along with my new body came my new frame of mind and my new mantra, “I really can do anything I want!” Six years later I became I mom. My son is now 5 and is my best exercise companion. He rides his bike while I run at his side. I earned my degree in Kinesiology and Exercise Physiology and have been a Personal Trainer for over 7 years. I strive to make a positive difference in peoples’ lives and I want to help them find their fun in exercise. Amie teaches the Los Alamitos boot camp.
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Mark Baines, MS, MBA, PFT, CSCS, PES, received his Bachelor of Business Administration Degree (BBA) in Business Management in 1993 from Gonzaga University. He also obtained secondary teaching certification in social studies at Gonzaga and secondary teaching certification in English from the University of Washington. He obtained his Master of Science Degree (MS) in Exercise Science and Health Promotion from the California University of Pennsylvania in 2006 and just received his Master of Business Administration Degree (MBA) in the Executive MBA Program at California State University, Fullerton with an emphasis in finance and marketing. He currently holds certifications as a Certified Strength Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the NSCA and holds training and specialist certifications from the NASM (PES), NESTA (PFT), ISSA (CFT), and NCCPT (CPT). He worked as a junior high teacher, high school basketball coach, cross country and track coach for more than five years before working as a personal trainer and strength coach for the last six years. He taught social studies, English, math and computer applications for four years in Seattle, WA before moving to southern California to train for the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia. Mark ran at the collegiate level at Gonzaga University, but his times fell short of the 2000 U.S. Olympic Trials. He now instructs the Orange County Adventure Boot Camp in Irvine, CA and continues to work independently with young athletes and teams as a strength, speed, and performance coach. He currently instructs NESTA workshops as a master instructor for personal fitness trainers in the United States and Asia, and presents annually at industry trade shows and conferences across the United States. Mark instructs our 5:30am Irvine Camp. 
Geoffrey Myers has over 20 years experience as an athlete, coach, therapist, and functional performance analyst and advocate. A graduate of Cal-State University at Long Beach with a B.S. in Kinesiotherapy and a certificate in Kinesiotherapy (30 units of 500 level courses plus 1500 hours internship), Geoffrey also holds certifications in Functional Fitness Institute as an instructor and the National Pitching Association on advanced pitching. Geoffrey has 180 units in credited courses (emphasis in the fields of motor function, biology, neuropathology, and psychology), is currently working on his M.S. in Motor Development, and preparing for a national board exam to become a Registered Kinesiotherapist. His athletic résumé includes a record of achievement and excellence in youth, prep school, and collegiate sports such as baseball, hockey, football, and soccer. In addition, he has won awards in most other team and individual sports. 
Kristi Goldstein, B.A., CPT – has been a personal trainer in the Health and Fitness industry for over 10 years. She began her career with the Sports Club LA/OC where she was named “Personal Trainer of the Year in 1998”. Kristi has been a certified personal trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine, (NASM) for the past 10 years, and a Certified Pilates® Instructor through The University of Nevada Dance department. She is also a Certified Gyrotonic® instructor and certified as an O.C. Adventure Boot Camp instructor. Since 2001, Kristi has been working at an all women’s personal training studio in Newport Beach, CA where she teaches group pilates and Gyrotonic® classes and individual sessions. She has a B.A. degree in Business Administration from California State University Fullerton and was a Division-IA gymnast at Cal State Long Beach. She also holds her certificate degree in Fitness Instruction from The University of California Irvine. Kristi is a busy mother of three; a twelve year old and twin six year olds. She understands the importance of a well rounded, progressive training program, especially as it relates to other women’s busy lifestyles in Orange County. Kristi teaches our Tustin Ranch camp.
Roy Khoury has been involved in the fitness industry for the past 6 years. His career began as a Physical Therapist's Aide and part time trainer while finishing up his Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology from Cal State Fullerton. There he helped people transition from rehabilitation to post-rehabilitation and fitness orientated goals.After graduating from CSUF, Roy began working exclusively at one of California’s most premiere gyms, The Sports Club/LA- Irvine. Roy spent close to 5 years there as a Personal Trainer. Looking to set himself further apart, he expanded into a Master Trainer role and began teaching seminars for fellow trainers in the areas of Program Design, Pregnancy Training, Post Natal Training and Stability Training. 
Mark Barriere, BSE, MS, received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Education from the State University of New York at Cortland. He received his Masters Degree in Health Education from Syracuse University. He taught and coached in the Upstate New York Public School system for ten years while implementing cutting-edge programs in the district. Before moving to Southern California Mark was coaching at the University level. 
Amie Mitchell, BS - I love my I job! I love teaching people how to find the fun in exercise. I know how to do this because I had to find it for myself. I have personally lost 86 pounds and have kept it off for over 12 years. I found the fun in exercise by doing fun activities I liked and more importantly, surrounding myself with other people who would support me and my goals. Along with my new body came my new frame of mind and my new mantra, “I really can do anything I want!” Six years later I became I mom. My son is now 5 and is my best exercise companion. He rides his bike while I run at his side. I earned my degree in Kinesiology and Exercise Physiology and have been a Personal Trainer for over 7 years. I strive to make a positive difference in peoples’ lives and I want to help them find their fun in exercise. 