I’m Coach Madison
I enjoy helping clients of all ages use strength training to improve athletic performance, get out of pain, and generally live their best lives. (I mean it when I say “all ages” – I’ve worked with clients ranging from 13- to 81-years-old!). I was an elite middle and long distance runner in high school and college (Go Duke!) until overuse injuries led me to spend too many years on the sidelines.
After a long journey through physical therapy, injections, surgeries, etc., I discovered firsthand that the most lasting way out of chronic pain / chronic injury is getting stronger. After 4 years as a personal trainer and group fitness instructor at Functional Fitness VA, I’ve recently moved to NY’s Capital District area and founded my own business: Strength Agency Fitness.
I’m especially passionate about…
- Teaching those who are new to strength training
- Helping clients learn how to build resilience and get out of chronic pain
- Showing runners how getting strong can help them stay healthy, so they can run more miles and be more efficient in every mile
- Training athletes of all ages who want to improve their performance in whatever competition they are training for
Personally, I still love to compete, mostly in good old fashioned 5k’s and hybrid fitness races. Outside of the gym, my favorite activities are running, open water swimming, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and generally anything that involves moving and being in nature.
I am an assistant cross country / track & field coach at Union College (DIII) in Schenectady, NY. I love that this role allows me to both mentor young people and work with athletes to help them improve their performances.
I’m a NCSF certified personal trainer and HKC certified kettlebell instructor. I’ve completed the Exercise I course for the Dynamic Musculoskeletal Stabilization (DNS) method. I’m currently studying to become a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and Hyrox Level 1 Coach.
