INTRODUCING MSC Strength & Conditioning
ABOUT MSC Strength & Conditioning
Our Founder
OWNER
Tina Morin
After 8 years in corporate America, I left a career in Finance/Sales Strategy in 2013 to pursue my passion of movement and strength through the study of Physical Therapy. While I was in school I discovered my calling was coaching and knew it was my path to open my own gym.
I wanted to create a space that experienced practitioners and newbies alike would feel comfortable, make big progress, learn and explore new tools and modalities and have a blast and make some friends in the process. I opened MSC in January of 2016 and we have been partying and slinging heavy bells ever since. I have a passion for strength training and working with unconventional tools like Indian Clubs, Steel Clubs and Maces, Sandbags etc. I love to teach people to train for strength, mobility, longevity and general bad-assery and show everyone who walks in our door that they can do things and be stronger than they ever thought possible.
I believe that strength is for everyone, it is just a matter of finding what they enjoy practicing and learning and meeting each individual where they are at. I take my craft and my work very seriously but we make it a rule of thumb at MSC to not take ourselves too seriously. Professionally, I am a Kettlebell Specialist – I passed Strong First Kettlebell Level 1 in 2016 and level 2 in 2017, I am a mentor with the Die Mighty Method Kettlebell Instructor Mentor program, and am an amateur Kettlebell Sport Competitor (Girevoy Sport).
I am an Original Strength Certified Professional, A DVRT (Ultimate Sandbag) Level 2 Instructor and Course Instructor, Balanced Body Pilates Mat and Reformer Instructor, Spin Instructor, ACSM Certified Personal Trainer, Flexible Steel Level 1 Instructor, and the list will continue to grow as I continue to invest in continuing education for myself and my team. UNprofessionally – I am a dog mom, auntie extraordinaire, wife, avid snowboarder, dance maniac, costume enthusiast, lover of a good tambourine and general energizer bunny who will do or try any new activity if you need a pal.
THE TEAM
Owner/Program Director/Coach
Tina Morin
What is your jam? Kettlebells are my JAM but training with Sandbags and learning the DVRT Ultimate Sandbag system has been a game changer for me. The system has helped me and my clients build "real world" reflexive strength.
Personally, sandbag training improved my mobility, has helped me take my strength and conditioning to the next level. It has not only kept me injury free but actually helped me rehab injuries that have been bothering me for years! Why you coach: I like to show people they can be stronger than they ever imagined possible and do things they never thought they could. Something funny about you: There isn’t much that isn’t strange and funny about me… haha. Perhaps the most hilarious is that I was a competitive figure skater. If you come to the gym you will see how NOT graceful I am and how often I fall so this is, in fact, VERY funny.
Head Coach & Program Design Manager
Meg McSweeney
What's your jam: Coincidentally I have a newfound love for kettlebells but I've always had a thing for heavy barbell work, which transitioned to a more functional training style with a focus on mobility!
Why you coach: here is nothing better than seeing someone grow and giving them the tools they need to feel good! I love to push people and help them discover what they’re capable of. Something funny about you: I grew up playing sports, and my personal favorite was my time as a flier during my cheerleading days. Used to be able to balance on another human hand, and I’ve blossomed into someone who trips over flat ground. Amazing.
COACH
Daniella MacRitchie
What's your jam: My jam is KB complexes and a game changer for me was taking rest days. Once I started taking rest days I was able to get much stronger!
COACH
Alicia Kemp
What is your jam: I am a big fan of basic lifts and secretly love conditioning - snatching is my favorite which is funny because I once vowed never to snatch again. Kettlebell training was a game changer for me and really catapulted my love for fitness to a new level - quite literally.
It is what made me want to become a coach so that I could help others learn to use this amazing, functional tool. It also made me realize that a focus on functional movement was the direction I wanted to move towards. Ultimate Sandbags are a close second to the KB for me. Why you coach: It is no secret that I am a people person – So selfishly, the personal connection I am able to make with clients is a benefit for me as well as them. I want people to feel good about themselves and help them overcome challenges that I too have faced in my fitness journey. As a mother of two young girls it is really important to me to help people see themselves in a positive light and be able to practice self love all while getting and staying strong and healthy. Helping people achieve their goals is a real privilege. Something funny about you: I am as clumsy as they come (and answering questions for a “coach bio” is a literal nightmare.
Operations Manager Business Manager
Stacey Fluet
What's your jam: As much as I love Kettlebells, Sandbags and all the things inside the gym... my jam is long ass outdoor walks! I do a three mile walk almost daily.
As a mom of two boys, walks listening to podcasts are my grounding, reset and personal time. Why you work here: I started as a member! During my first 1:1 with Tina we realized we were best friends. With my past life as a Member Services Manager at a country club it just made sense to join the MSC team when the time came. Something funny about you: I laugh at my own jokes. I find myself hysterical… probably more than anyone else does haha
Core Physical Therapy & Performance team
To meet our Core Physical Therapy & Performance team click here.
