MEET OUR COACHES
ATHLETICALLY DRIVEN COACHES
Discover your true potential with personalized coaching from a personal trainer who understands your goals and will help you push past any previous limitations. We’ll show you how to do all the right moves, so you’ll see lasting changes for the better. At Profectus Performance, we’ll help you find—and safely use—the power of your true potential.
Willie Moore
Willie Moore
Co-owner and Coach Willie Moore has been involved in the fitness and performance industry for 10 years, and specializes in coaching our clients to competency in exercise while instilling in them the importance of quality movement for a lifetime of fitness and fun times.
"I am passionate about learning, living, and helping others; seeking out and taking in as much good information as possible and trying to live a life full of meaningful experiences while being a positive influence to those around me," he says. "What I love most about coaching our members is developing the coach/athlete relationship. I have a responsibility to keep our members safe, help them reach their goals and have an impact on their well-being. Developing that relationship makes it easier to balance the difficult task of being their number one cheerleader while also being their most fair and honest critic."
Willie participated in baseball, basketball and track through high school, and participated in track and field in college. "I am a much better athlete now in my 30’s than I ever was in college, which speaks to the importance of having a well-rounded fitness approach" he says. "These days, I am trying to be the Bo Jackson of recreational fitness; flashes of greatness with subpar endurance!"
In addition to coaching, Willie is working on a dissertation for a PhD in Performance Psychology, which takes up a lot of his free time. "Outside of that, I have an abundance of interests that can keep me busy. However, anything I can categorize as mindful outdoor activity I am quite fond of."
CERTIFICATIONS:
- MS, Exercise Physiology
- CSCS, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
- USAW – US Weightlifting Sport Performance Coach
- PNL1 - Precision Nutrition
- Pursuing PhD. In Performance Psychology
KT Trombetta
KT Trombetta
KT Trombetta is a Co-owner and CrossFit Level 2 coach and has been competing in the sport since 2013. She specializes in nutrition coaching and competitive coaching, and is most passionate about "creating a community at Profectus where new and old members feel welcomed and accepted. I truly want the time you spend at Profectus to be one of the best hours of your day."
Since starting CrossFit, she has placed 3rd at the 2016 Granite Games, 6th at the 2017 Central Super Regionals, 10th at the 2019 Wodapalooza Sanctional, 3rd at the 2019 Mid Atlantic CrossFit Challenge Sanctional, and has been named the Fittest Woman in Illinois in 2017 and 2019.
What brought her to Profectus? "I started here as a member in January 2013, and began coaching within a year," she says. "I started to get more involved in the community of the gym and eventually started taking over some office responsibilities. I officially became the gym manager in 2016, and co-owner in 2018"
Katie now has her Master’s degree in Nutrition and Human Performance from Logan University, loves the Harry Potter series and enjoys spending time with her family and her bulldog, Luna. Her favorite quote comes from the world of Potter: "It’s our choices that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities." ~Albus Dumbledore
Certifications/ Awards
- CrossFit Level 2
- Master’s in Nutrition and Human Performance
- Precision Nutrition
Lindsey Blackwell
Lindsey Blackwell
Lindsey Blackwell has been CrossFitting for 4 years and she specializes in Olympic Lifts and Proper Mechanics. She is passionate about God, meeting new people, and living a healthy life. Lindsey's favorite thing about coaching is finding common ground to connect with others and being able to see people accomplish things they never thought they could do before.
Lindsey has an extensive athletic background including:
High school - volleyball, basketball, and track
College - 1 year of basketball and 5 years of Track and Field, where she was a 3-time All American in the Throwing events (including 2nd in the Nation: Hammer Thrower)
Post Collegiate - placed top 7 in the country for USAW Olympic Weightlifting at the American Open Finals 87kg class
After college, Lindsey wanted to stay active and she found an internship during her senior year working at a CrossFit gym. She was instantly hooked! Lindsey discovered Profectus Performance, then Riverbend, after she moved to Illinois to start a church where she works in youth ministry.
When not at the gym, Lindsey is pursuing her career in Firefighter/Paramedics at SWIC and local Fire Departments. She also enjoys being outdoors, throwing a football around, going to movies, and hanging out with friends.
Certifications:
- L-1 Crossfit
- BS Exercise Physiology with Nutrition minor
- MA in Sports Management
- EMT Basic
Justin Smith
Justin Smith
Justin Smith is the Business Manager and most recent coach at Profectus. He specializes in handling member relations, current and new. Justin has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from SIUE. He is in the process of his certification through NASM for his personal training certification. “I’m incredibly passionate about helping our community achieve their nutrition and fitness goals.”
Since starting at Profectus he has made huge strides toward bettering himself and has lost over 30lbs. He’s a prime example of what our program can do for members and coaches alike with consistent nutrition and training. “I know what it’s like working a job that takes the life out of you but let me show you what I did and how our team can help you!”
Justin started here in 2014 as an overweight member. He fast became incredibly involved with the gym and community of members and would volunteer his time to do anything he could to help. In 2018 he became the official Business Manager and started coaching in the beginning of 2019.
Justin enjoys functional weightlifting, is a Marvel movie nerd, and enjoys time with his family, friends and most importantly- his pets. There’s a lot of quotes out there for me but Bruce Lee says it very well, “To hell with circumstances, I create opportunities!”
Certifications
- Bachelors Degree in Business Management
- Specialty in Entrepreneurship & Marketing
- NASM Personal Trainer
- Pending
Pablo Orozco
Pablo Orozco
Pablo Orozco is a coach, Human Performance Specialist, and chiropractor who specializes in movement, corrective exercise, kids’ fitness, and breathing. A CrossFitter for five years, Pablo is Guatemalan and loves empowering people to take their health and well-being into their own hands—and seeing them accomplish something after previously having self-doubt.
Active in baseball, wrestling, and weightlifting, Pablo loves applying fitness to all aspects of life and exploring as many movement arts as possible. "I’m a nerd, so I spend a lot of time further educating myself on human performance, and when the opportunity arises I eat all the food," he says. Asked to choose a favorite quote, Pablo confesses that he’s never been good at picking "favorites" of anything, especially in this capacity. "But, if you’d like some thought-provoking words, check out my weekly Facebook statuses."
CERTIFICATIONS:
- CrossFit Level 1
Paul Cegon
Paul Cegon
Paul Cegon has been CrossFitting for a decade, and focuses on weightlifting. He enjoys "sharing with others what I believe to be the most comprehensive, effective physical fitness program available—and watching their confidence skyrocket as their skill improves."
Paul started CrossFitting in late 2007, out of "a desperate need to get fit," and has been hooked ever since. He has been a CrossFit Games North Central Regional Competitor (2010), as well as a participant in the Champion Masters Team Competition Gateway Garage Games (2014).
He works as an industrial fluid power specialist and enjoys music movies, his children and grandson in his spare time. His favorite saying: "Strong people are harder to kill than weak people and are more useful in general."
CERTIFICATIONS:
- CrossFit Level 1
- CrossFit Weightlifting Certification
- USA Weightlifting Sports Performance Coach Level 1
Logan Hursh
Katie Logan Logan Hursh
Logan Hursh has been CrossFitting for seven years and he specializes in gymnastics skill development and strength training and conditioning. When working with athletes, Logan takes a holistic approach to training by blending mindful movement practices with nutrition and recovery strategies. He is passionate about teaching kids, training athletes, and empowering everyone to be the best they can be.
Like most CrossFit coaches, Logan has diverse skills and a diverse athletic background! He played basketball and baseball at Fontbonne University (Division 3) in St. Louis. In 2010, when he began CrossFitting, he was deeply influenced by the methodology as an aspiring strength coach and he was immediately hooked on the culture and community that CrossFit creates.
Logan realizes as a coach, his role in the lives of athletes goes far beyond the walls of the gym. "My favorite part about coaching is developing athletes in life, not just in sport. I use gymnastics as a medium for character development and growth. The same lessons my athletes learn in the gym carry outside to relationships, citizenship, professionalism, and so on," he says.
When Logan isn't in the gym, you can find him practicing handstands, breathing in a sauna, taking cold plunges, or shaking up cocktails.
CERTIFICATIONS:
- B.S. in Dietetics
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
- USA Gymnastics Junior Olympic Coach
- USA Weightlifting Sports Performance Coach
- Crossfit Level 1
- Crossfit Kids Certified
- ServSafe Certified
Our coaches take the time to get to know your goals, obstacles, and limits to help you reach your peak fitness performance level. Whether you are looking for one-on-one personal training or a group fitness class, our coaches will be there to help you reach your goals.
