Brian Phillips, Fitness Facility Coordinator

About me: I have been surrounded by the sports and fitness world as long as I can remember. I started swimming at an early age knowing nothing about my mom’s secret efforts to help my asthma. Thanks mom! Along with swimming, the other sports I have played competitively include football, tennis, racquetball, and bowling. The sports I enjoy playing on a “non-competitive-because-I-am-no-good-at-it” basis include golf, basketball, volleyball, squash, and baseball. Although I have always enjoyed sports, I never really understood the importance of peoples’ physical health until I was in college. It was then that I decided to focus on healthy living in order to help myself, family, friends, and community.

Hometown: I grew up in Oklahoma City but attended school in Harrah,Oklahoma.

How long at the University Health Club: I have been working at the University Health Club since January 2006.

Hobbies and interests: I enjoy playing sports such as racquetball, tennis, basketball, bowling, football, etc. I enjoy the fitness classes that I get to teach at the University Health Club. I also like to watch movies, eat out at new places, and hang out with my friends and family. You know…the normal stuff!

Favorite thing to eat: Pizza with everything on it!

Favorite time of year: Fall; mainly because of the mild weather, but also because of football season!

Favorite vacation spot: Italy

Certifications/Memberships & Education: I am a member of, and certified as a personal trainer through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. I am also a member of the American College of Sports Medicine. I earned a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Fitness Management from the University of Central Oklahoma in 2006. I am currently working on finishing my Master’s degree in Wellness Management also from the University of Central Oklahoma. As of right now, I have no plans for future education…but you never know!

Have a great day!

JENNY SAUER

Hometown: Winchester, IL

Concentration: Applying for a Master’s in Exercise Physiology and Research. Interest:Playing any intramural sport, teaching fitness classes,weight lifting, reading historical novels, going to “themed” parties, movies,and just hanging out with friends.

Favorite Music: Anything but extreme country or extreme heavy metal

Favorite Movies: Inglorious Bastards, The Goods, Anchorman, Harry Potter series, any Disney animated movie, A Beautiful Mind, Schindler’s List, and many more.

Favorite Restaurant: Panera-orange scone and bean soup

Certifications:1. Spinning (Jonny G), 2. FiTour Indoor Cycling, 3. Stability Ball, 4. Aqua Exercise, 5. Group Barbell, 6. Group Step, 7. EFI Gravity Trainer, 8. Kickboxing, 9/10. Primary and Advanced Pilates, 11/12. Primary and Advanced Yoga, 13. Group X, 14/15. Primary and Advanced Personal Training, 16. Primary Nutrition, 17. Pilates Reformer Personal Trainer, 18. Senior Fitness

About me: I have worked in the fitness arena for more than seven years. Always an athlete, I started playing basketball competitively at the age of 9 and continued throughout high school.  I also played softball, volleyball, track, and golf—the only female on my high school golf team, earning the right to go to the Illinois State competition in the 4X100 relay and shot put.  I later began volunteering as a personal trainer and helping friends that needed a little boost in getting started on achieving their fitness goals.  I am now a FiTour pro-trainer, master practitioner, and specialist in all FiTour certifications.

How long have I been at the University Health Club? I began working at the University Health Club in July 2005.

Hometown: Harrah, OK

Experience: Physical Fitness PO for Ship 9 of US Navy Boot Camp 1999, Motivator at “Billy Roberts” Gym, 2004 Fitness Associate OU Medical, 2005 –2007 Fitness Specialist UHC, 2009 - Present

Education: BBA w/minor in Finance-Real Estate, UCO, 2009

AS in Wellness, Rose State College,2005

Certifications: National Strength & Conditioning Association – CPT, 2006 - PresentOklahoma County Pool Operator, 2005 - PresentRed Cross Life Guard, 2009 - PresentRed Cross CRP/AED, 1999 – Present

Memberships: NSCA, American Red Cross, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, US Veteran, USA Triathlon

Hobbies and Interest: Triathlons, Health and Wellness, OU Football, Group Fitness Classes,

Name: Kent Yeabower

Age: 23

Hometown: Muskogee, Oklahoma

Title: Fitness Specialist (August 2008 – Present)

Education: B.S. in Exercise and Sports Science with Honors, Oklahoma Baptist University (May 2008)

Currently pursuing a M.S. in Management Information Systems from Oklahoma University (May 2011)

Certifications: American College of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer (August 2008 – Present)

Oklahoma County Pool Operator (2009 – Present)

Red Cross Lifeguard (2008 – Present)

Red Cross First Aid/CPR (2008 – Present)

Interests: My beautiful, amazing wife! She is all I need.

Xbox 360 (Halo 1, 2, 3, Gears of War 1, 2, Call of Duty 4, Modern Warfare 2)

Music (took piano lessons for 10 years growing up. Also play guitar & drums) I like all kinds of music.

My Family (I am the oldest of 6 children – 1 brother, 4 sisters)

Sports (mostly college basketball and college football, Boomer Sooner)