John teaches a special camp day at the Irvine Spectrum Entertainment Center
Rachael Cadden is a Certified Adventure Boot Camp Instructor and NESTA Certified Personal Fitness Trainer. As a fitness enthusiast and adventurer for most of her life, she's participated in a diverse range of activities from yoga to adventure sports, including cycling 250 miles down Portugal 's Azul Coast and climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro in Africa . Rachael assisted the Rancho Santa Margarita Adventure Boot Camp for two years with Adventure Boot Camp creator John Spencer Ellis prior to leading the camp full time. She is a contributing editor for JuicyOC Magazine with a column on vitality and wellness, and hosts a weekly internet talk radio show "On the Verve" discussing vitality and personal success. Rachael's magnetic personality, enthusiasm and passion while imparting her personal experience, professional skills and training provides a fun and inspiring atmosphere to get in the best shape of your life.
Rachael is also a Certified Wellness Coach championing positive change towards vitality and personal success through one-on-one coaching, tele-classes, informational products, live workshops and media. Visit Rachael's site.Rachael teaches the 5:30am camp in Rancho Santa Margarita.
Mark Baines, BBA, MS, PFT, CSCS, PES, CPT 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 recently received his Master of Science Degree (MS) in Exercise Science and Health Promotion from the California University of Pennsylvania and is currently pursuing his Master of Business Administration Degree (MBA) in the Executive MBA Program at California State University, Fullerton. 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 (CPT), 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 still trains today in the 400 and 800m dash. 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 for personal fitness trainers in the United States and Asia, and presents annually at industry trade shows and conferences across the U.S. Mark instructs our5:30 AM Irvine Adventure Boot 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). 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 teaches our Huntington Beach location and manages the OC Adventure Boot Camp offices.
Scott Gaines, BS has a Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences from the University of California, Irvine. He has worked full-time in the fitness industry since 1994 as a personal trainer and holds multiple certifications. He has also worked as a fitness manager for leading health clubs in Orange County. Scott is a martial arts instructor and holds an advanced level black belt. In addition, Scott lectures nationally on biomechanics and personal training. He is the V.P. of Program Development for the National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association. Scott instructs our Wagon Wheel / Tesoro camp.
Jeremy Pricer attended California State University, San Marcos in San Diego . He graduated with a Bachelors of Arts in Communication. He has been exercising since the age of 14 and is a certified personal trainer by the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM-CPT), National Conference of Certified Personal Trainers (NCCPT) and APEX Nutrition. Jeremy is well versed in many levels of training from post physical therapy corrective exercise to high level sports specific training. He has participated and competed in a multitude of sports and activities from a young age including soccer, wrestling, football and surfing. His true talent and passion lies in his ability to teach and instruct. He prides himself on attention to detail as well as providing a fun and welcoming environment for his classes. Currently Jeremy is a personal trainer at OC Fitness Solutions LLC in Newport Beach as well as a strength coach for various high school teams in Orange County.Jeremy instructs our Dana Point 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 Aliso Viejo 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.
Rachael Cadden is a Certified Adventure Boot Camp Instructor and NESTA Certified Personal Fitness Trainer. As a fitness enthusiast and adventurer for most of her life, she's participated in a diverse range of activities from yoga to adventure sports, including cycling 250 miles down Portugal 's Azul Coast and climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro in Africa . Rachael assisted the Rancho Santa Margarita Adventure Boot Camp for two years with Adventure Boot Camp creator John Spencer Ellis prior to leading the camp full time. She is a contributing editor for JuicyOC Magazine with a column on vitality and wellness, and hosts a weekly internet talk radio show "On the Verve" discussing vitality and personal success. Rachael's magnetic personality, enthusiasm and passion while imparting her personal experience, professional skills and training provides a fun and inspiring atmosphere to get in the best shape of your life. 
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). 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 teaches our Huntington Beach location and manages the OC Adventure Boot Camp offices.
Jeremy Pricer attended California State University, San Marcos in San Diego . He graduated with a Bachelors of Arts in Communication. He has been exercising since the age of 14 and is a certified personal trainer by the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM-CPT), National Conference of Certified Personal Trainers (NCCPT) and APEX Nutrition. Jeremy is well versed in many levels of training from post physical therapy corrective exercise to high level sports specific training. He has participated and competed in a multitude of sports and activities from a young age including soccer, wrestling, football and surfing. His true talent and passion lies in his ability to teach and instruct. He prides himself on attention to detail as well as providing a fun and welcoming environment for his classes. Currently Jeremy is a personal trainer at OC Fitness Solutions LLC in Newport Beach as well as a strength coach for various high school teams in Orange County. Jeremy instructs our Dana Point 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.