Personal Trainers

Franko Alexander Personal Trainer/ Fitness Instructor	Franko Alexander has been actively involved as a Y Fitness staff member since January of 2008. Franko is a native to Indiana County where he graduated from Marion Center Area High School in 2002.  Following H.S. he left directly to join the United States Marine Corps where he served honorably for four years.  During those years he found himself deployed to Afghanistan as well as Iraq for six months during each tour. His interest in the fitness field began shortly after being approached by the Y Fitness Director at that time regarding his own training regimens and his knowledge towards fitness.  Shortly after, he became more interested in the human anatomy/strength and conditioning.  With his leadership from the USMC he also became interested in instructing group fitness as well as personal training. At this time he is studying at Indiana University of Pennsylvania majoring in Exercise Science B.S.  Graduate school is also in his future to earn a Master’s Degree as a Physician’s Assistant. He is certified as a Y Group Exercise Instructor as well as being certified in Foundations of Strength and Conditioning. Current fitness classes include Boot Camp X, Spinning Arms and Abs X (Thurs.) and Burn X. Franko participates in mixed martial arts, football and fitness conditioning of all types.  He and his wife Karina, a Mental Health Intake Specialist at the Community Guidance Center own a house in Indiana County with their two dogs (Duke a Pit Bull & Dozer a Miniature Pinscher) whom they consider a very dear part of their family.
Roger Briscoe Personal Trainer/ Strength and Conditioning Coach/ KidShap Coordinator	Roger L. Briscoe II has been apart of the YMCA since August 2010. He is a personal trainer, strength and conditioning coach for the swim team as well as Y Loser, and is the site coordinator and physical activity instructor for KidShape.  Roger is originally from Michigan, but grew up most of his life in the town of Indiana. He has put in hundreds of hours personal training and coaching in many different fields, including football and general fitness. He has loved sports all his life and strives to help others the best he can.  He is a proud Alumni of Indiana University of Pennsylvania where he earned his Bachelors and Masters degree in Sports Science. More specifically, he has a B.S. in Exercise Science and a M.S. in Sports Administration.  Roger still loves to play football and work out on the regular. He and his wife Marcia Briscoe, Indiana First Bank loan correspondent, are devout workers and are progressing in their future family.
Chris Detweiler Personal Trainer	Chris Detweiler was recently hired as part of the personal training staff at the YMCA in April of 2011. Chris began attending Indiana University of Pennsylvania in August 2005.  He graduated in December, 2009, with a degree in sports administration and a concentration in business.  Following college, Chris began working as a member of the sales team at L.A. Fitness in Pleasant Hills, PA.  He also continued studying fitness and training programs; leading to his National Academy of Sports Medicine personal training certificate. Prior to working as a personal trainer at the Y of Indiana County, Chris worked as a summer camp counselor for the counselors-in-training group for two consecutive summers.  He also completed his internship at the Y in 2008, where he gained experience planning for and running adult and youth sports. Chris enjoys participating in outdoor activities such as tennis, biking, swimming, and hiking with his wife, Carolyn.  He also enjoys volunteering through programs such as Toys for Tots and Relay for Life.
Kelli Curtiss Personal Trainer/ Class Instructor	Kelli Curtiss is originally from Michigan, she moved here in 2004 to attend IUP. She graduated from IUP in 2008 with a BS in Nutrition. Kelli has worked in the fitness industry since 2005. She managed a local fitness center while attending college, where she had great interactions with clients and also did nutritional counseling. Fitness has always been a part of her life. Kelli is passionate about running, dance and using her body to the fullest. She is always excited to try new challenges, and is participating in her first Triathlon Summer 2011.  Kelli's philosophy is you can do whatever you want to as long as you believe you can and you put your mind to it.    Kelli is a TRX Suspension Trainer as well as certified in mat Pilates. She is a mother, fitness enthusiast and a foodie. Kelli’s concentration is in whole body wellness.

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