EAC Leadership
The EAC leadership team collectively brings decades of professional experience in gymnastics, athletic coaching, health and wellness, the fitness industry, and small business management to the Evergreen Atheltic Club, 15 years of which is rooted in the Evergreen community as business owners and active community members.
Owners
Laura Cowden
Tabor Cowden
Staff
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
The EAC is dedicated to providing you with a team of experts who are eager, friendly, and incredibly passionate about what they do and how they can help you achieve your fitness goals. We look forward to introducing you to them!
Personal Trainer
Gregg Avedon
Gregg Avedon, certified with National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) has been in the fitness industry for over 30 years. His dedication throughout that time traveling the world as a professional model and personal trainer have earned him unparalleled success, which is why he has perfected the art of staying in top shape and living healthy year- round. He’s worked with hundreds of clients, from movie stars, to professional athletes, but mostly enjoys working with individuals who just want to look and feel their best. Evergreen Athletic Club member and personal training client Jim Hyatt says, “He really wants to help people. His level of understanding and caring is a level above what I experienced with previous trainers, and his knowledge of physiology and nutrition is off the charts. When you work with him, he’s fully engaged, laser-focused, fun and personable. It’s an inspiration just to be around him because of how professional he is.” Gregg has been on the cover of Men's Health Magazine more than anyone in history with over 24 covers in the US and more than 60 covers worldwide. He was also a staff writer for Men's Health Magazine, and has written two books, Muscle Chow and The 14 Day Get Lean Diet. He has also written and hosted television segments for Discovery Health Channel, published numerous articles on healthy-living, lifestyle and fitness, and has created comprehensive training and nutrition plans like Truth Diet and Goliath Plan that have helped people achieve exceptional results. He has also been featured in many television commercials and was named among the top 5 best bodies in the industry by People Magazine. Gregg’s devotion to helping others in health, fitness and overall wellness is evident the moment you meet him, so don’t hesitate to reach out and say hello when you see him in the gym.
Front Desk Manager
Gabriela Contreras
Bio coming soon...
Yoga Teacher
Sandy Cox
As a yoga teacher, I am a continual student; I love learning from fellow teachers and students wherever my travels take me. My focus is to encourage participants to be curious as they explore the mind, breath and body connection and finding a little bit of joy in the process! I hope to impart my love of yoga in a lighthearted way that honors everyone with whom I share a practice. When not practicing yoga, you can find me playing on Evergreen Lake with my SUP paddle board, hiking in the mountains, listening to live music, and generally enjoying the beautiful sunshine of Colorado.
Personal Trainer
Brian Dabeats
I've been training people 1 on 1 and in groups or pairs since 2005. More than half of my clients have been over 60, while quite a few today are over 70, some well into their 70s (though they might not want me to say how "well," so we'll leave it at that). My mission has always been to start with where you are and slowly, sustainably work from there, whether it's lifting weights or eating to support your goals...in order to get you as fit for the task as you can and are willing to be. Based on every single person I've trained, you are probably stronger than you think, and your biggest obstacle is your own mind, thoughts and expectations. I can help you see through that."
Muscle Activation Technique Full Body Specialist (MAT)
Jen Hansen Hecht
As a MAT Specialist Practitioner, Kinesics Evaluator and Gymnastics coach my goal is to assist people in feeling better than they currently do, assist them in accomplishing the goals they set for themselves. Business owner of Muscle Endeavors, LLC. Stuntwoman, Course Builder and Obstacle demonstrator for American Ninja Warrior, Inline skating monkey for Disney World, Tumble track performer for Sea World, carried the ‘96 Olympic torch and performed in the closing ceremonies for the ‘02 Winter Olympics. Understanding body movement is a huge part of my life and lifestyle. Muscle Activation Techniques has brought me to a new level of understanding in how the body reacts, responds and compensates with limitations.
Fitness Instructor
Delain Mott
Originally from North Carolina, Delain has been a resident of Colorado for the past 16 years, and a local Evergreen, CO resident for the past 5 years. Once a collegiate soccer player and long-time gymnast, Delain has always had a strong foundation in competitive training, optimum nutrition, and overall health and fitness. After college, Delain pursued her passion and obtained her personal training license and began to help people obtain their individual health and fitness goals. Fast forward to early 2019, Delain co-owned and pioneered a new franchise location in Denver of Burn Boot Camp, a NC based boutique fitness gym focused on body movement, resistance training, and HIIT style camps. The gym was co-ed and served people of all ages, but had a very special focus on women and mothers who wanted to gain fitness through improved strength, mobility, and muscular and cardiovascular endurance. As of August 2022, after 3 very challenging but rewarding years, Delain decided to sell Burn Boot Camp after successfully establishing a profitable membership base and supportive community. This exciting new season for Delain allows her to focus attention on the community of Evergreen and expand her training efforts to Nick's Pro Fitness where she will offer 1-on-1 training and small-group bootcamp style classes. Specializing in post-natal core strengthening, body conditioning, and strength training for women, Delain's style is strict on form, adaptive to ability, and supportive of personal intent. Her passion is to motivate clients to become the better versions of themselves that they know they can and want to be. In addition to her busy work schedule, Delain is a happy wife, mother of two wild and crazy kiddos, a successful Realtor, an active participant in the Evergreen community, and excited to help Nick's members achieve their nutrition, fitness, and health goals through a great fitness routine for today and beyond! We are all worth it!
Personal Trainer
Fran Tadra
Every person and every body is unique and this should factor into a personal training program. I’ve worked with all types of clients over the last 30 plus years and enjoy designing fitness programs to address the variety of goals and needs of the people I work with. My goal is to help my clients improve their strength, endurance, flexibility, cardiovascular conditioning and overall health. I want my clients to enjoy and look forward to working on their goals with me. I personally know what it takes to train hard for specific goals. I was successful in long distance endurance mountain bike racing including the Leadville MTB100 and the Bailey Hundo. I raced for about 6 years and had MANY podium finishes. Changing my body composition for a short stint in Body Building competition was also challenging and rewarding. Being very disciplined with weight training and nutrition was a huge requirement. Knowing what it takes to achieve personal goals carries over into my Personal Training career and in helping others achieve their fitness goals. It is my belief that we have to keep moving and continuously physically challenge ourselves in order to live healthy and satisfying lives “forever”. Let’s talk about your goals and plan for success!
Massage Therapist
Amy Visci
I offer a fitness and wellness approach! Elevated Wellness located in EAC offers licensed massage therapy and bodywork!! Client specific and critically detailed therapy!! I would be honored to be a part of your journey to most desired health!! Please contact me at 440-935-1412 to schedule or inquire!!
Yoga Instructor
Marda has been teaching yoga (Vinyasa, power and gentle, yoga for athletes, Restorative, therapeutic yoga and she created The Alignment Yoga Sculpt format) for the last fifteen years in Colorado. She teaches both group and private classes. Her private clients focus on pain and stress relief. Each class is customized to her clients goals. Her clients benefit from a truly therapeutic experience. Alignment Yoga Sculpt (AYS) is a combination of vinyasa yoga and low impact combination exercises that safely improves flexibility, mobility, stability, strength and everyday functional movement. Marda teaches yoga teachers how to teach this format through a certified Yoga Alliance online course. Marda is an author of several yoga teacher class planners, an activity and coloring book for girls (I am a Girl and I am a Warrior) and soon to be released: The Book of Vinyasa Flows, Volume 1 (for yoga teacher or home practitioner inspiration) Marda is known for her creative, thoughtful flow sequences and great music.
Reb3l
Ray Baccus