The training philosophy at the Sports Center is simple but effective. Eat right, put in the work, and improve your quality of life. There are no magic formulas, pills or fad diets that will ever work as well as a long-term commitment to a balanced strategy of exercise and proper nutrition. Our training staff is here to guide you and support you through your own individual plan. We have years of experience and an incredibly talented staff.
We require that our trainers have an exercise related degree and/or Personal Training Certification, in addition to continuing education classes. We take a scientific approach to your success and working with a trainer will ensure more consistent results. Everyone can benefit from the accountability and positive motivation that comes with working with a trainer.
Grant
Grant Kelley is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). These days, you can find Grant over at our state of the art sister facility, The Sports Center Performance Zone where he run youth sports performance classes, adult fitness classes and much more.
To learn more, or connect with Grant visit: https://scperformancezone.com/
Reese
Reese Barakat is a Women’s Transformation and Strength Coach. She has a passion for helping women become stronger and more resilient in their mind, body and soul. She believes muscle is more than aesthetics—it’s confidence, longevity, and freedom. As a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Nutrition Coach and Certified Health Mindset Coach, she believes building muscle is the most powerful tool a woman has to transform her body and her life.
Yvens
Yvens Monfleury is from New Jersey and got into fitness during his freshman year of college, initially as a way to manage stress and improve his mental health. He played collegiate basketball at the Division II level, and what began as quick home workouts quickly grew into a genuine passion for strength training and nutrition.
Over time, he experienced not just physical changes, but a complete mindset shift—becoming more confident, focused, and disciplined. Fitness is now a major part of his lifestyle, and he’s passionate about helping others begin their own journey, no matter where they’re starting from.
Tabatha
Tabatha has been a Certified Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor for more than 20 years and currently serves as the Group Fitness Director at The Sports Center of Morehead City. She graduated from East Carolina University with a BS in Therapeutic Recreation and a minor in Psychology.
Her coaching background spans competitive gymnastics and cheerleading, track and field, CrossFit, Olympic weightlifting, pre and postnatal fitness, Rock Steady Boxing, and more. Tabatha brings a deep passion for movement, skill development, and helping people feel confident in their bodies at every stage of life.
Spencer
Spencer Hardy is an NCSF certified trainer with a lifelong passion for fitness. After playing football for a number of years, Spencer is now concentrating on CrossFit. He focuses on helping his clients build sustainable habits, move with confidence, and most importantly reaching goals they once thought were out of reach. Whether you’re new to the gym or looking to elevate your performance, he creates programs that meet you where you are and push you towards where you want to be. His mission is to guide, motivate, and educate you so that you can be the best version of yourself physically and mentally.