R.W. BROWN - President

R.W. Brown graduated from Iowa State University in 1996 where he received his degree in Exercise/Sports Science with a minor in Coaching. During the time he spent at Iowa State, R.W. competed as an All-American boxer and spent hundreds of hours working with athletes of various ages and skill levels focusing on motor skill development and performance training. R.W. spent his final two years at Iowa State assisting ISU’s head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Steve Ballinger, training collegiate athletes.

After leaving Iowa State University, R.W. received his certification as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and also became a member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).

R.W. is the founder and owner of The Academy of Human Performance, training both individuals and groups of Professional, Collegiate, High School, and youth athletes. R.W. continues to stay on the cutting edge of research, constantly improving athletic performance training techniques and programs. His commitment to improvement has led professional athletes such as Antonio Davis, Chris Brown, Chinedum Ndukwe, and Phil Horvath, in addition to hundreds of collegiate and high school athletes, to success.

DEREK J.H. WAGNER- General Manager

• B.S. in Kinesiology & Physical Education, Northern Illinois University
• ACE Certified Personal Trainer
• ASEP Coaching Certified
• Certified Strenght & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
• CPR and AED Certified
• Over 16 years of training experience

Derek graduated from Northern Illinois University earning his degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis is Fitness Leadership. Derek has competed in multiple sports throughout his life including baseball, football, track, and wrestling. After high school, Derek played outside linebacker in college until injury sidelined his football career. With his health restored, he elected to enter the United States Marine Corps.

Upon returning from his service, Derek completed his degree, became certified as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), personal trained, taught land and water based group fitness classes, and served as the General Manager of large, multi-purpose fitness facilities.

During his 16+ year career, Derek has developed a reputation for delivering exceptional performance results based on the need of the individual and his ability to motivate them to accomplish more.

DAN BOJAR - Director of Sports & Sports Performance

• B.S. in Kinesiology & Physical Education, Northern Illinois University
• Health & Fitness Instructor Certification (CPT), American College of Sports Medicine
• CPR and AED Certified
• Over 12 years of training experience

Dan graduated from Northern Illinois University with his bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology & Physical Education. His insatiable desire to research, study, and learn has helped Dan develop into an elite trainer in the exercise field. Dan’s clientele ranges from the general population to the professional athlete.

Currently Dan is the Director of Sports Performance and leads the Total Performance Program for athletes.

Jen Ganshirt

Jennifer Ganshirt graduated from Wartburg College in May 2011, earning a degree in fitness management and a minor in Wartburg's innovative psychology and leadership program. A four-time All American and Academic All American for track and field, Jennifer has also participated in a number of other sports, such as gymnastics, basketball, soccer and volleyball.

Just as importantly, Jen has firsthand experience with major and minor injuries, and understands that the rehabilitation process has ups and downs, and that a constructive, positive relationship with a trainer is important.

Jen has experience training people from a variety of ages and fitness backgrounds.

Pat White - Boxing Program Director and Performance Specialist

• IL. state boxing champion (amateur)
• World Shidokan Champion
• US Shidokan Champion
• US Amateur Thai Boxing Champion
• Midwest Thai Boxing Champion
• Second degree black belt in Shidokan Karate
• Certified by Fairtex Muay Thai Camp

Pat has over 25 years martial arts and boxing experience. He began teaching and coaching in 1993 and has coached many pro and amateur fighters as well as individuals who want to learn and benefit physically and mentally from boxing and Muay Thai training.