Chris Braden

Coach

• B.S. - Human Nutrition
  (Texas A&M University)
• M.Ed. - Sports Science & Nutrition
  (The University of Texas at Austin)
• FAFS - Fellow of Applied Functional Science
  (Gray Institute)
• 13 Years at T4TG

Chris joined the team having spent four years as the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach for Men’s Basketball at Texas Tech University. As part of the Texas Tech Basketball staff Chris coached for the legendary and 2nd all time winningest coach in Division I College Basketball history, Bob Knight as…Read More

Josh Ryan

Coach

• B.S. - Kinesiology
  (The University of Texas at Austin)
• 20 Years with T4TG

Josh started his mentorship as a future coach during his under- graduate work at the University of Texas, namely his time spent with the University of Texas men’s and women’s basketball programs under the supervision of the strength and conditioning coach, Todd Wright. During his time their, he worked with…Read More

Jessica Vaiana

Coach

• B.S. - Biology & Kinesiology
  (The University of Texas at Austin)
• M.Ed. - Exercise Physiology
  (The University of Texas at Austin)
• 18 Years with T4TG

Upon graduating for the first time from the University Texas and on her way to medical school, Jessica accepted an invitation from Logan Schwartz, currently assistant strength and conditioning coach for University of Texas men’s basketball, to intern at Train 4 The Game. From the beginning Jessica could tell that…Read More

Kassie Kenney

Coach

• B.S. - Kinesiology
  (The University of Texas at Austin)
• 12 Years with T4TG

Following her love for athletics, Kassie has dedicated her career to helping people get fit, be healthy, and stay active. Her passion led her to The University of Texas at Austin where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology Exercise Science and a minor in Nutrition. During her first…Read More

Emilio Ramirez

Coach

• B.S. Exercise & Sports Science
  (Texas State University)
• 10 Years with T4TG

Emilio’s passion for fitness and injury prevention began in high school when he noticed multiple teammates suffered injuries that could have been prevented. Emilio was first invited to intern at Train 4 The Game in the Fall of 2015. Upon completion of his internship, Emilio was brought on board as…Read More

Greg Laird

Coach

• B.A. Biology
  (The University of Texas at Austin)
• FAFS - Fellow of Applied Functional Science
  (Gray Institute)
• 9 Years with T4TG

Greg graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor’s of Arts in Biology with high honors. Shortly after graduating, he realized that his true passion resided in the ability to help others achieve a state of well being through movement and exercise. His approach and philosophy resides…Read More

Mike Gandara

Coach

• B.S. Exercise & Sports Science
  (Texas State University)
• 8 Years with T4TG

Mike, is a first generation college graduate from El Paso Texas.  He earned his degree from Texas State University after completing an internship at T4TG.  Mike is forward looking and determined to help people reach their best quality of life through training and forming great relationships. Mike has gained a…Read More

Khalil Wright

Coach

• B.S - Applied Movement Science
  (The University of Texas at Austin)
• 5 Years with T4TG

Khalil’s fascination with training began after helping friends and family with their weight reduction goals.  He embarked upon an internship at T4TG in the Spring of 2019, and after primarily working with youth athletes, was hired as an Assistant Coach in January of 2020. Known for his unique positive energy,…Read More

Luis Lopez

Coach

• B.S Exercise and Sports Science
  (Texas State University)
• 5 Years with T4TG

Luis developed a passion for health and fitness through years of athletics, namely ice hockey. That led him to pursue a degree in Exercise and Sports Science at Texas State University, where he captained the ice hockey team. Upon graduation, Luis was invited to intern at Train 4 The Game…Read More

Roman Moreno

COACH

• B.S. - Health and Fitness Management
  (Texas State University)
• 2 Years at T4TG

Lexi Burdman

COACH

• B.S. - Exercise Science
  (Indiana University)
• M.Ed. - Exercise Physiology
  (The University of Texas at Austin)
• 1 Year at T4TG

Lexi grew up participating in a variety of sports and athletics, excelling particularly in gymnastics and ballet. Her interest in helping people through fitness began after an injury which motivated her to learn how to help other athletes prevent and recover from injuries. This passion led her to Indiana University,…Read More

Averi Noonan

Assistant Coach

• B.S. - Kinesiology - Medical Fitness and Rehabilitation
  (The University of Texas at Austin)
• CAFS - Certification of Applied Functional Science
  (Gray Institute)

Dean Hughes

Assistant Coach

• B.S. - Kinesiology - Applied Movement Science
  (The University of Texas at Austin)
• CAFS - Certification of Applied Functional Science
  (Gray Institute)

Ohana Vaiana

Chief Hospitality Officer

• B.A - Psychology - Warmth & Comfort
  (University of COVID-19)
• 28 (Dog) Years at T4TG