Training at Southrac
Professionally designed programs combined with expert trainers to help you reach your goals.
PERSONAL TRAINING
personal training
Southrac has taken training to another level! We have expert trainers in conjunction with other professionals to create programs that are safe, effective and motivating.
Training demo’s are available to members who want to see how the program can help them reach their goals.
Southrac members can jump start results with a Personal Training Special. Only $99 for three sessions!
Small Group Training combines the expert instruction and professional equipment needed for those athletes who are serious about improving their athletic performance, general fitness or weight loss. Designed for ages 14 and above, participants have seen significant improvements in all areas of fitness.
PERSONAL TRAINers
Dafydd Herico
ISSA Certified Personal Trainer
Corrective Exercise Specialist
Certified Nutritionist
Powerlifter, Bodybuilder, Boxer, Climber
Dafydd personally believes that everybody should have the opportunity to maximize their own physical and mental capabilities to their furthest extent. Dafydd will be the person rooting for you as you go about in your journey in fitness, and will be the one to guide you to the best version of yourself!
Dafydd has worked in healthcare for 3 years as a dietary aide.
“If my self was my dwelling, then my body resembled an orchard that surrounded it. I could either cultivate that orchard to its capacity or leave it for the weeds to run riot in.”
Jake Quintos
Strength and Conditioning
Corrective Exercise Specialist
Certified Exercise Recovery Specialist
Sports Performance Specialist
Jake promotes health and wellness in each and every individual. Constantly focused and assessing clients’ needs, he offers a training regimen that is suitable for everyone, whatever the goal. He will encourage you to push beyond your capabilities and will help elevate you to a whole new level of drive and determination in the gym.
“On good days, workout hard. On bad days, workout harder.”
Nasi Karcher
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
Former Marathon Runner
Consistency is key! As a former distance runner, Nasi is all about that grind and putting in the work. Whether it was one more mile, or one more rep — he’ll push you to your limits. After finding an addiction to progress in the gym, Nasi seeks to share with others what he enjoys most. With a focus on aesthetics, hypertrophy, and physique-building, Nasi uses his experience in the gym and beyond as his foundation for improving your quality of life. This includes getting stronger, physically AND mentally, looking better, and feeling healthier overall! He’s always looking to learn, inspire, and improve himself and those around him.
“Rome wasn’t built in a day, but they were laying bricks every hour.”
Sanddon Sherwood-Kopko
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
TRX Certification
ACE Small Group Training
CrossFit Level 1 Instructor
CrossFit Mobility and Movement Coach
Functional Movement Screen
USA Weightlifting Coach
USA Track and Field Level 1 Coach
NASM Manual Muscle Testing
NASM Neuromuscular Stretching
Training For Warriors-Martin Rooney
NASM Joint Goniometric Measurement
NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist
Parisi Speed School
NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
NASM Assisted Stretching
University of Nevada, Reno – Bachelors in Community Health Science
Sanddon Sherwood-Kopko is a proud native of Reno, Nevada. With over 20 years of experience in the health and fitness industry, Sanddon has had the privilege of training a diverse range of athletes. From individuals striving to shed those last few pounds to those embarking on transformative weight loss journeys, he’s worked with people from all walks of life. Sanddon’s expertise extends to training brain injury and adaptive sports athletes, professional NFL players, D1 athletes, and even Olympic athletes. He’s immersed himself in various training methodologies, earning 17 certifications along the way. Additionally, Sanddon holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Community Health from the University of Nevada, Reno.
Sanddon is excited to join forces with you, working alongside you to help you achieve your goals. Let’s begin this empowering
Grace Oksol
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
NPC Bikini Competitor
Former Powerlifter
Grace has found her passion, she has found an outlet that allows her to do the two things she loves the most, fitness and teaching! Grace’s goal is to help you experience all the benefits that she knows firsthand come along with a health and fitness journey. The confidence, the strength, and the discipline that you will find in the gym you will carry with you into your everyday life. She will be there to celebrate all of your wins and navigate through whatever roadblocks are thrown in your way.
Her programming and approach to fitness is designed to create results that are sustainable and rewarding. No matter where you are in your journey, she is ready, and she cannot wait to get started and help you exceed your expectations!
“One day or day one. You decide.”
Justin Bloos
NSCA Certified Personal Trainer
NSCA Strength and Conditioning Specialist
EXOS Performance Specialist
Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science
Justin graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science in 2020. He obtained his Strength and Conditioning Specialist Certification through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. He has also had the opportunity to work with professional, collegiate, and youth athletes along with general population clients. His experiences include working alongside the strength coach for Hendrick Motorsports, EXOS Sports Performance, the UNCC football program, and youth and high school athletes. His continued pursuit of growing as a coach and individual allow him to connect with clients on a deeper level and help them to achieve their desired goals through fitness and lifestyle modifications. By taking a holistic approach and addressing movement patterns, dietary choices, sleep habits, stress management, and performance-related goals, Justin is capable of transforming your progress inside and out of the weight room.
LEE MOREHEAD
NCSF Certified Personal Trainer
Lee is a lifelong athlete active in multiple sports such as Football, Basketball, and Track and Field. Lee is passionate about all things fitness, sports, and living an active lifestyle. He has worked in the Fitness, Nutrition, and Wellness industry for 13 years. Lee brings his unique athletic- based approach to his clients to maximize their overall potential. Lee is a highly motivated motivator, who has worked with clients of all ages, and fitness levels, and is dedicated to his client’s specific needs and goals.
“Better Every Day”
South Reno Athletic Club
(775) 853-4050