Coaches

Owner

Swamp City Fitness is a family and I am fortunate enough to now be a part of it. My promise is to keep the momentum going forward. With new programming options to start off, there is more to come. Much more. I look forward to taking this incredible journey with all of my athletes.

Strongman Coach & Competitor

I am proud to be a part of the Swamp City Fitness Family!!!  I have competed in the sport of Strongman and Powerlifting at a national level for 9 years now, holding multiple state and national records.

I have worked with individuals who compete at world stages in strength sports, to beginners who have never stepped foot in the gym looking to become more confident all the way to athletes in the NFL, NBA, and NABL respectfully.

I grew up extremely overweight and worked to teach myself the science on my way to lose over 100lbs before formal education.  Fighting depression, and other mental health setbacks, I found strength in training.

My promise to you as a coach is to provide the best possible service as a coach, a friend, and a supporting beam in and outside of the gym.  I believe stress attacks us each day, whether that is in the gym or in our everyday life and relationships.  I am simply here to provide a stress management system to help you succeed at whatever your goal is – physically, mentally, and professionally.

• M.S. Athlete Development at the University of Florida
• Athlete Development Certified Specialist through PAADS
• CPT, CSCS, Behavior Change Specialist, Certified Sport Psychology Coach, Weight Loss Specialist, Certified Nutrition Coach all through NASM
• Strongman – 14th at u90kg World’s Strongest Man 22′, US National Static Monsters Champion in 20′, top 3 in the United States Strongman National Championships 7 years running
• Powerlifting – 2x American Record raw deadlift, 5th heaviest deadlift ever pulled in my class

Kyle began his fitness journey in 2019 at Swamp City Fitness. He has always been active since starting soccer as a kid and running cross country and track in middle and high school before switching to the gym and lifting in college. He drug his feet by attending only Saturday group classes for several months until he began multiple weekly classes.

He is strength-focused when making his exercise goals and likes developing logically progressed and programmed workouts with emphasis on appropriate recovery. His favorite part about coaching has been seeing people improve and hit milestones they thought they could not achieve. The community at Swamp City has played a key role in Kyle finding his passion for Olympic weightlifting, which inspired him to become a USA Weightlifting level 1 certified coach.

His favorite exercise is front squats. His least favorite exercises are burpees and box jumps.

Kyle is a full-time physical therapist in Gainesville. He received his Bachelors of Health Science from the University of Florida in 2014 and his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of South Florida in 2017. He is a board-certified clinical specialist of orthopedic physical therapy.

My name is Judy and I currently coach in the AM at Swamp City Fitness. I recently moved to Gainesville in July 2023 from Columbus, OH and was eagerly looking for a new community of fitness. Since joining SCF, I have adapted to becoming a hybrid strength athlete. I currently train Strongman and Bodybuilding, as well as working on Olympic Lifting as well. In April 2024, I competed in my first Strongman Competition, the Red Brick Rumble and placed top 5 in the Lightweight Women’s Division. Swamp City Fitness has helped me find my path in fitness and strength. It has helped me to become the best me. I look forward to helping you become the best you!

Cory currently coaches at Swamp City Fitness. Coach Cory has grown the calisthenics community here in Gainesville FL immensely. He’s full of energy and is passionate about promoting the program and loves to freestyle too. You will be impressed on your first class!

Hello my name is Anna Sellitto! I have been a member of SCF since January 2021 and became a coach August 2024. I started CrossFit in 2015 and it has stayed my passion after all these years. I was born and raised in Connecticut and moved to Florida in 2016. I am also an Army veteran and I bring that soldier mindset into my training. I have 2 dogs, Storm and Copper which are usually always at the gym, and a cat. I currently have my bachelor’s degree in Animal Sciences and am pursuing a career as a Veterinarian.

Hey, my name is Josh and I just got here!

Coach Byrd
Seven years of fitness training. Five years of calisthenic training. 13 years of being a proud vegan. I love helping people reach their fitness goals and helping them do things that they never thought they could.

Joel Barham has over 19 years of Muay Thai experience as both a practitioner and coach. In 2010, he traveled to Thailand, where he spent six months training while living at a Buddhist temple in Hua Hin. During his time there, he immersed himself in the Thai culture.

I am a passionate Strength and Conditioning Coach with a Master’s degree in Kinesiology. Dedicated to helping athletes maximize their performance through evidence-based training and development. With experience in athletic performance, coaching, and leadership, I strive to inspire others, build meaningful relationships, and continuously grow both personally and professionally.

Hey, my name is Amanda and I just got here!