Personal Trainers

The VRC offers personal training services. Our Trainers are nationally certified and ready to help you reach your health and fitness goals. If you are interested in hiring a Personal Trainer, please complete the Personal Training Request Form.  VRC Personal Trainers are not employees of the City of Vandalia, and therefore set their own individual fees. For further questions about personal training, please contact the Recreation Coordinator – Fitness.

Meet our Vandalia Recreation Center Trainers!


Alex Brundrett - Personal TrainerAlexI train older adults to improve their functionality, safety, and overall well-being through enjoyable face-to-face fitness interventions. With 17 years experience, I hold certifications from Ace, Functional Aging Institute, and Precision Nutrition, along with dozens of additional certificates and certifications enhancing senior activities of daily living. Let’s redefine what’s possible, and build a healthier, more vibrant life!


Christina Clark - MELT TrainerChristinaMELT Fitness Training is a method focused on restoring and maintaining the body’s natural balance and alignment through gentle movements, self-myofascial release techniques, and rehydration of connective tissue. MELT stands for Myofascial Energetic Length Technique, and it’s designed to reduce chronic pain, improve flexibility, and enhance body awareness. Often using soft rollers and small balls, MELT is low-impact and suitable for people of all fitness levels, especially those looking to prevent injury or recover from stress-related imbalances.


Kevin Dokes - Owner, GHATT Player DevelopmentKevinGo Hard All The Time!

A former high school and college basketball player from Akron, OH, I have 20 years experience training youth and young adults.

Our training programs focus on:

  • Building essential skills.
  • Improving basketball IQ.
  • Fostering a mindset of growth and discipline.

We offer comprehensive programs that cover:

  • Shooting
  • Ball-Handling
  • Defense
  • Conditioning
  • Weight Training
  • Mental Toughness

Our goal is to ensure that athletes are well-rounded and prepared for any challenge. Take the next step toward your basketball goals.

Contact us today! 937-524-1731


Amber Fraley - Personal TrainerAmberHi, my name is Amber Fraley. I have been a trainer for over a decade. I love to help others to change their lifestyle, to eat healthier, and strength train/exercise to improve quality of life. I love training all types of people and body types. I work best with the age group 20’s-70, but I am willing and capable of helping anybody, any age.

I am a certified ACSM Personal Trainer along with having an Exercise Science Degree & my Exercise Specialist Certificate. I am also a Functional Nutrition Health Coach & a Hybrid Trainer. 

Functional Nutrition is all about learning to live a healthy lifestyle in a holistic way through lifestyle, nutrition, activity/exercise, supplements, and learning stress management tools to optimize your health/wellness as a whole. Hybrid training is important with Functional Nutrition because you need proper training strategies to optimize your body as a whole where you cannot just focus on one aspect alone.


Paul Kleinhenz - Personal TrainerPaulHello! I’m Paul Kleinhenz, a Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT) and former firefighter/paramedic with a passion for helping others transform their fitness and health. I specialize in personalized training that helps clients build strength, improve mobility, and achieve their goals. My mission is to make fitness sustainable and approachable by focusing on mindset, proper technique, and consistent progress. Whether you want to gain muscle, improve performance, or feel stronger and more confident, I’m here to guide you every step of the way. Let’s evolve your fitness together!


James Lawson - Pickleball TrainerJamesJ*Smooth Pickleball Certified Pickleball Trainer

Crush Pickleball Troy, Ohio

I am a Certified Pickleball Trainer and started playing Pickleball in 2018. My current DUPR rating is 5.23 I have medaled at major Pickleball tournaments over the years, including the US Open in Naples, Florida, the PPA Baird Wealth tournament in Cincinnati, Ohio, and many others while competing in Singles, Men’s Doubles, and Mixed Doubles events. Those days of traveling and playing all weekend are over for me. I mostly play in groups consisting of other great coaches and pros. I coach and train Pickleball players these days and enjoy helping others develop and improve their skill sets, while also teaching a Pickleball Course at Wright State University. RaiderUp! I’m a licensed, insured, and certified instructor having taught many people with varying skill levels from beginner to advanced teaching several hours a week working on all necessary skill sets to level up your game. If you have any Pickleball Paddle, Shoes, and Paddle Grip questions, I can provide you with demos and professional advice. Please use the following discount codes when making your next Pickleball Purchase. Pickleball Paddles and Accessories:15% discount code,use Lawson15; ACACIA Pickleball Shoes: 10% discount code, use Lawson10; HESACORE Pickleball Grips “The J*Smooth Special” A complete Paddle makeover including the best handle OverWraps and EdgeGuards, the Back Saver, and a Cleansed/Lightly Scrubbed PaddleFace. ($20). Message me for an album of OverWraps and EdgeGuards to choose from. To order click here. Do you need a gift certificate for lessons or for a paddle makeover? Let me know. Please reach out if I can be of any assistance.