Staff

Scott Ramsdell President 25 Years of Training Excellence “Commit…No Excuses”

Education  Bachelors of Science: Sociology, Kinesiology and Rhetoric-University of Minnesota  Associate of Arts-North Hennepin Community College  Associate of Applied Science-North Hennepin Community College

Certifications  Lead Caveman Training® Instructor  Lead Everlast FIT Instructor  Certified Personal Trainer-NASM  Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES)-NASM  Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES)-NASM  Mixed Martial Arts Conditioning Specialist (MMACS)-NASM  Golf Fitness Specialist (GFS)-NASM  Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)-NSCA  Battling Ropes Level 1 Coach-BATTLING ROPES  UFC Personal Trainer-UFC  Head DUT Instructor-UFC  Fitness Instructor-MPD  Ground Defense/Control Tactics System-NLETC  Knife Defense/Disarming-NLETC  Lateral Vascular Neck Restraint-NLETC  Tactical Baton Instructor-ASP  Subject Control Instructor-ASP  Dynamic Encounter Training Instructor-MNBCA  Firearms/Use of Force Instructor-MNBCA  Aerosol Chemicals Weapons Instructor-AERKO INTERNATIONAL  Advanced Taser Certification-TASER INTERNATIONAL  Driver Instructor Training Course-FLETC

Accomplishments  Creator of the Caveman Training® System.  Creator of the Everlast FIT Coach Credential.  Assisted the development of the Mixed Martial Arts Conditioning Specialist Credential.  Assisted in the development of the UFC Gym Personal Trainer Credential.  Developed the Daily Ultimate Training (DUT) system used in UFC Gyms.  Assisted in the development of fitness programming for THQ Video game UFC Trainer: The Ultimate Workout.  Motion Capture Actor for the THQ Video game UFC Trainer: The Ultimate Workout.  Technical Author of: Performance Enhancement Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer, Mixed Martial Arts Conditioning Specialist Live Workshop Content.  Author of articles printed in: FightSport, Mens Health and Muscle and Fitness magazines.  Featured Conditioning Coach on: UFC All Access: Sean Sherk and UFC All Access: Brock Lesnar television programs.

Matthew Olson Vice President 10 Years of Training Excellence “Change demands Courage”

Education  Bachelors of Arts: Political Science- University of Saint Cloud State  Bachelors of Arts: and Criminal Justice Studies- University of Saint Cloud State  Minneapolis Police Academy

Certifications  Master Caveman Training® Instructor  Master Everlast FIT Instructor  Certified Personal Trainer  Battling Ropes Level 1 Coach-BATTLING ROPES  MPD Fitness Instructor  MPD Ground Combatives Instructor  MPD Defensive Tactics Instructor  Alliance BJJ Combatives Instructor Level I  Alliance BJJ Combatives Instructor Level II  Ground Defense/Control Tactics System-ELETE  Tactical Baton Instructor-ASP  Subject Control Instructor-ASP

Accomplishments  Mental Toughness Coordinator Caveman Training® System.  Consultant to the Everlast FIT Coach certification.  Creator of the Everlast® Fit Cube.  Lead Instructor for the MPD Ground Combatives Program.  Lead Caveman Training® Affiliate Coordinator.

Training and Instruction  Over 100 hours of continuous training/education at Alliance BJJ.  Over 50 hours of Instructing at MPD Academy, MPD In-service Training, MPD Pre-Service Training including Community Service Officers, Reserve Officers, EMT’s.

Ben Locken Vice President 7 Years of Training Excellence “Patience has her perfect works”

Education  Certified Welder – Anoka Technical College  Graduate from School of Hardknox

Certifications  Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)-NASM  Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES)-NASM  Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES)-NASM  Caveman Training® Instructor  Everlast FIT Master Instructor

Accomplishment  Contributor to Everlast FIT Coach Program  Contributor to Caveman Instructor Program  Professional Fighter

Bio

I grew up in a Minnesota suburb with a family that is there for me and supports me in all that I do. Family aside, growing up I never had that team mate, or coach, or supportive person in my life that said, “why not you…” I had to constantly deal with degrading comments that sold me short in people’s eyes… Thank God for my family and an Iron Will that He gave me. I pushed past all of the people that sold me short. At times I felt like quitting, giving up, saying why am I doing this still… But something inside of me kept telling me, keep pushing it’ll be worth it in the end. Through patience and persistence I reach my goals, and made the teams, and won the fights, and accomplished everyday tasks that at times seemed impossible. I learned a lot through the hardships that others made me feel but I am forever thankful for it because it molded me into the fighter, coach, instructor and man I am today.

Patience has her perfect works. You have one chance at every moment in life. Do you want to just get through those moments or make those moments worth living. I encourage all the people around me to focus on the present moment and to cherish it, because it will never be again. I focus on making any individual regardless of gender, age, experience, health, etc. to be their best self. I see the full potential of a person and do everything in my power to make sure that they reach that potential. People can imagine and dream of things they want, but never go for it. I am an individual that will step in and tell you, “let’s get it done.” I won’t sugar coat the reality that it will take time, effort, hard work, heart, and will power. With someone 100% in your corner for you, and not on their own agenda, they can help bring you to your full potential. I practice every day what I preach to reach my full potential. Life is too short to coast through it and worry about what others may say,think, or do. Get the right people to be in your corner in all circumstances and be ready to fight for who you want to be. “Patience has her perfect works.”

Tiffanee Kiecker Instructor 3 Years of Training Excellence “No Challenge, No Change”

Education  Professional Fitness Trainer: Life Time Academy

Certifications  Certified Personal Trainer-NASM  Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES)-NASM  Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES)-NASM  Professional Fitness Trainer – Life Time Academy  eNew Leaf Metabolic Testing  CPR/First Aid/AED  Caveman Training® Coach  Everlast FIT Instructor

Accomplishments  Experienced Violinist

Bio I grew up in a very active family, hunting, fishing, dirt biking and snowmobiling were things we did on a regular basis. Playing Rugby for 4 years in high school was the beginning of my love for fitness. After dipping my toes into a multitude of different careers and finding I didn’t like any of them, I faced the facts and dove head first into Personal Training. It has been the most rewarding decision of my life. Every day I strive to learn new things, in learning and utilizing them I have the benefit of helping people live a healthier and more active life.

Strive to be the best you can be, no challenge, no change. So often do we wish that we looked better, felt better or had motivation to accomplish goals that are out of this world, but most of the time we chose not to put an effort towards accomplishing these ambitions. We typically come up with some reason or another as to why we are not able to do so; time, family, friends, money. Let me tell you that you can either spend the rest of your life wishing, or you can spend the rest of your life doing. This is where I can help. I will use all of my knowledge and resources to help you accomplish whatever you want. No matter how big or small, I will customize a program to you and you alone. You will have structure and support, you will be challenged and you will see change. Strive to be the best you can be and we will accomplish your goals.