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Jeffrie Allan
Nicholas Allen
Emily Bearden
Michelle Berke
Alice Bertoni
Paloma Davalos
Haris Fazlani
Matthew Flaherty
Biography
Matthew Flaherty, MS, CSCS is the founder of Stafford Strength. He is one of New York City’s most sought after Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists (CSCS). With a Masters Degree in Exercise & Health Promotion, Matthew has helped hundreds of people turn their lives around and achieve their fitness and life goals.
Matthew began competing in Martial Arts and earned his 4th Degree Black Belt in TaeKwonDo. He was an athlete in high school before ultimately pursuing exercise and health in higher education. Along the way he has tried a wide range of techniques for achieving optimal fitness. Matthew has found particular success working with powerlifting and kettlebell training. Matthew also specializes in sport specific training, for example golf performance. He is also a certified nutrition coach through Precision Nutrition. The principles he has learned can be applied to virtually any sport or fitness goal. After 13 years as a personal trainer in the fitness industry, Matthew is still a student of strength and looks for new ways to help his clients achieve their goals.
Robert L Geller
Steve Milles
Biography
Steve has competitive and coaching experience in Muay Thai and strength training spanning more than two decades. As a competitor he represented the US and won bronze at the IAMTF World Championships in Bangkok, Thailand before turning professional and winning national and intercontinental championships in multiple weight classes.
As a teacher his students have won accolades and championships in national and international competition, including regional, national and world championships. Steve has students from 6 – 60+, men and women, professional fighters, weekend warriors and those simply interested in getting stronger, more mobile and healthier.
Steve is an arjan (master) under Grandmaster Chandsadeth “Cheetah” Chanthanao; StrongFirst Team Leader; Groundforce Method 1; FMS 1; Flexible Steel 2
Jonathan Olivencia
Idi Poyotte
There are currently 3 levels of Flexible Steel Instructors:
Level I Instructor – Has demonstrated a high proficiency in the essentials of the Flexible Steel system and shown an ability to effectively teach others. To find an instructor in your area, click on the country name.
Level II Instructor – Have received further training in Flexible Steel system specialties and advanced curriculum. To find an instructor in your area, click on the country name.
Instructor Specialists – Hand picked experts tasked with Teaching and Leading the Flexible Steel Instructor Certification. They are all kettlebell experts, have an FMS background and most are martial arts experts as well. Be confident you are in great hands with these professionals.