staff

The HIT Center has a number of degreed and highly trained exercise scientists ready to help you get the results you are looking for. Come visit The HIT Center and learn how we can help you achieve your goals.

Michael Crowe – General Manager
Michael is the Executive Director and franchise owner of The HIT Center Kennesaw. He is a life long Cobb county resident. Michael’s focus is on total customer satisfaction and helping The HIT Center clients reach their goals.

Ryan Hansell – Speed Up Director
Ryan graduated from Georgia State University with a BS in Exercise Science. Since graduation Ryan has trained athletes of all ages and sports, as well as training himself for Team Handball. In 2005, Ryan became a member of the US National Handball Team.

Nick Steinichen
Nick went to Marietta High School where he played five Varsity Sports. He still enjoys competition anytime he gets the chance and especially enjoys swimming. Nick earned his B.S. in Exercise Science from Kennesaw State University. Prior to working at The HIT Center Kennesaw, Nick has trained a number of local athletes of all ages and ability levels.

Patrick Oliver
Patrick is currently finishing his B.S. in Business Management and Sports Marketing. He graduated from Harrison High School where he excelled in Football and Track and Field. Patrick is also a member of the US National Handball Team and his younger brother, Paul Oliver, is a defensive back in NFL.

LaBronze Garrett
LaBronze Garrett has been on the international track and field circuit for the past four years. Growing up in Marshall, Texas he was an all-around athlete, competing in Football, Basketball, Baseball and Track and Field. It was his parents that pushed him to pursue track and field. In college he was an NCAA All-American at the University of Georgia and upon completing a Dual Degree in 2002 he started looking towards track and field as a professional opportunity.

In 2003 he began working with renowned coach and agent Paul Doyle who helped shape him into a World Class athlete. That same year he knocked ½ a second off his personal best and made his first appearance at the US National Championships finals.

The next year Garrett began to become a real threat to competitors as he placed 5th at the 2004 Olympic trials and made the 2004 World Championship 4x400 relay team that just missed a bronze medal in Budapest. His goal for 2008 is to consistently drop his PB of 48.61 in the 400 hurdles and prepare for the 2008 Olympic Trials. LaBronze is Currently ranked top 25 in the world in his event.

Shannon van Wyck
Shannon was recruited all the way from Australia to play Baseball, as well as study at Kennesaw State University, earning a BS in Exercise Science. Along the way, Shannon has worked with numerous athletes on every level including an intern coach with the NFL Atlanta Falcons strength and conditioning.