Ryne Gioviano, MSEd, CSCS, FRCms, ASCA Lvl 2

Owner/Strength & Conditioning Coach

Ryne has been in the field of fitness since 2009. After realizing that the traditional strength and conditioning models only got athletes and clients so far, Ryne realized there was a lot more Achieve could do for them than taking them through exercise sessions. He wanted to provide them with an individualized approach to their performance training by incorporating numerous different disciplines, strategies, and evaluation methods. A continual journey toward more knowledge led Ryne to study other areas health such as stress management, sleep, nutrition, and behavior change.

Education

• M.S.Ed. in Exercise Physiology from Northern Illinois University

• B.S. in Exercise Science from Northern Illinois University

• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA)

• Certified Personal Training (NSCA-CPT) through the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA)

• Certified Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist (FRCms) through Functional Range Systems (FRS)

• Certified Level 1 Nutrition Coach through Precision Nutrition

• Certified Level 1 Reflexive Performance Reset (RPR)

• Certified Level 2 Swim Coach through the American Swimming Coaches Association (ASCA)

• SafeSport Trained through the U.S. Center for SafeSport

• Postural Restoration Institute Primary, Secondary, & Tertiary Coursework

• Motivational Interviewing Coursework focusing on behavior change

Other

Ryne is a frequent contributor to RECOIL and OFFGRID Magazines, covering topics related to the integration of fitness with firearms training and survival scenarios. In his spare time, Ryne enjoys reading, playing guitar, music, and spending time with his wife and two dogs.

Ryan Torrance, MS, CSCS, ASCA Lvl 1

Director of Performance

Ryan's passion for exercise science was ignited during his time as a college football player at Illinois College, where he also interned with the strength and conditioning coach. After completing his undergraduate studies, he gained valuable experience working with Division I teams at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville while pursuing his Master's Degree. Ryan further honed his expertise as a Strength & Conditioning Coach at Union College (KY) and Saint Louis University before joining the Achieve Team. He is deeply committed to human performance and physiology, utilizing his extensive knowledge to help others achieve their fitness goals.

education

• M.S. in Exercise Physiology from Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville

• B.S. in Exercise Science from Illinois College

• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)

• Certified Level 1 Swim Coach through the American Swimming Coaches Association (ASCA)

• SafeSport Trained through the U.S. Center for SafeSport

• Postural Restoration Institute Primary Coursework

• Strength & Conditioning Internship with Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville

Other

Ryan grew up in New York, before moving to Southern Nevada. He has also lived in Arizona, Central Illinois, and Kentucky, prior to moving to Aurora. He now spends most of his free time working out, competing in powerlifting, and traveling.

Domenic Casablanca, MS, LMT, CSCS, USAW

Strength & Conditioning Coach/Massage Therapist

Nick has been in the field since senior year of college in 2016. Since then, he has participated in multiple internships at the college and high school levels including Xavier University, the University of Cincinnati, Texas Christian University, and the University of Denver. I received my Master’s of Science in Health Promotion and Education from the University of Cincinnati in May 2019. He believes exercise and training leads to an overall better quality of life. The challenges he learned in the weight room and in training growing up have helped shape him into the person he is today.

EDUCATION

• M.S. in Exercise Science from the University of Cincinnati

• Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)

• Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)

• USA Weightlifting Level 1 Certification

• SafeSport Trained through the U.S. Center for SafeSport

• Postural Restoration Institute Primary Coursework

• Strength & Conditioning Internships with Texas Christian University (TCU), University of Denver, University of Cincinnati, & Xavier University

other

• In his spare time, Nick enjoys working out, training jiu jitsu, and playing ice hockey. He also likes to try other sports and activities as well.

Santos Villa, MS

Strength & Conditioning Coach

Santos has been working in strength and conditioning since 2022, gaining experience at both Division I and II levels. His journey began with an internship at Purdue University working with Olympic sports, before moving to UW-Parkside as a Graduate Assistant. At Parkside, he's designed and implemented programs for multiple sports teams, leading to 37 All-Conference athletes and 12 Wrestling National Qualifiers. Santos believes in building positive relationships with athletes to maximize their potential and create an environment of trust.

Education

• M.S. in Sports Management from University of Wisconsin-Parkside

• B.S. in Kinesiology from Northern Illinois University

• NSCA-CPT through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) (in progress)

• SafeSport Trained through the U.S. Center for SafeSport

• Strength & Conditioning experience with Olympic sports at Purdue University and UW-Parkside

Dax Korenwinder, MS, USAW

Strength & Conditioning Coach

Dax has been involved in strength and conditioning since 2021, gaining valuable experience with professional baseball organizations including the Colorado Rockies and Arizona Diamondbacks. He holds a Master's degree in Strength and Conditioning from Arizona State University where he maintained a perfect 4.0 GPA. His athletic background includes being team captain in both baseball and water polo, along with extensive competitive swimming experience.

Education

• B.S. in Exercise Science from Arizona State University

• M.S. in Strength & Conditioning from Arizona State University

• Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) (in progress)

• USA Weightlifting Level 1 Certification

• SafeSport Trained through the U.S. Center for SafeSport

• Internship with the Colorado Rockies Organization

Kara Gioviano, MA, ACE-CPT

Business Development Manager

With over 14 years of experience in the fitness industry, Kara has successfully worked with a diverse range of clients, including the general population, elderly individuals, and athletes. Beyond fitness, she owns a thriving social media business and has served as the Executive Director of a non-profit organization. Kara's multifaceted background and expertise bring a unique and versatile perspective to the Achieve Team.

Education

• M.A. in Leadership Development from North Central College

• B.S. in Sport Management from North Central College

• Certified Personal Trainer through the American Council on Exercise (ACE)

Other

Kara has previously held the Wisconsin State Powerlifting record in the deadlift, while also competing on a dance team for 16 years. In addition, she enjoys running and competes in 5k's all the way up to half-marathons. Outside of fitness, Kara enjoys spending time with her husband and their two dogs, along with reading and cooking.