Education & Certifications

• Working on Masters Degree in Exercise Physiology at SDSU
• B.S. Journalism with a Sports Communication and Exercise Science emphasis - University of Nebraska at Kearney
• ACE Certified Personal Trainer & Group Exercise Instructor
• Longoria Certified Kickboxing Instructor
• Trained in STOTT Pilates

Specializations

• Sports Training
• Plyometrics
• Kickboxing
• S'mores Chef

About Melissa

Melissa earned her Bachelors Degree from the University of Nebraska at Kearney where she played both basketball and softball (and one golf tournament).  After graduating, she worked as a personal trainer and
taught kickboxing for several gyms in Nebraska. She is currently pursuing her Master's degree in Exercise Physiology at San Diego State University and hopes to write for a health/fitness magazine in the future.

When not working or studying, Melissa can be found doing anything active including her most recent hobbies of surfing, golfing, rollerblading, running, and making s'mores.

Accomplishments

• Exercise/Nutrition coach for the University of Nebraska Kearney's Women's Basketball Team
• Broadcaster for UNK Men's Basketball games
• Volunteer for community outreach program and Counselor at Kanakuk Christian Sports Camp