Meet the Trainers | Belmont University

Leah Bennett
Beaman Trainer III
ACE-CPT
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Hometown:
- Erie, Pennsylvania
Major:
- B.S. Exercise Science, 2017
- Master of Sport Administration, 2021
Dream Job:
- Own my own training facility
Approach on personal training
- Goal driven programming that begins by establishing a foundation with mobility and stability that continuously progresses in strength/endurance over time.
What is your favorite part about being a personal trainer?
- I love helping my clients gain confidence in the gym and in their fitness abilities. Watching clients grow from session to session reminds why I am so passionate about training. You are so much more capable than you think!
2 Fun Facts:
1. I am a vegetarian
2. I have a beautiful little Beagle named Jupiter Rose

Jaryn Toms
Beaman Trainer II
ACSM-CPT
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Hometown:
- Nashville, TN
Major:
- Exercise Science
Dream Job:
- Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Approach on personal training
- I want them to be comfortable in their body and to see the benefits that exercise has on your life. I love that my clients have been pushing themselves when we train.
What is your favorite part about being a personal trainer?
- My favorite part about being a personal trainer is meeting new people and pushing them to their full potential. I know that I am making an impact on their life and they feel better after our session.
2 Fun Facts:
- I went to the Junior Olympics twice
- I love to travel

Khalil Dabdoub
Student Coordinator, Trainer Development
ACE-CPT
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Hometown: Kingston Jamaica
Major: Psychology and Exercise Science
Dream Job: Sports Psychologist
Approach on personal training: I believe that the most important thing when it comes to training clients is to listen to what they want and to help them find the exercises they enjoy. If they don’t enjoy what they’re doing they’ll never stick to it. From there, I can build a program with them and hold them accountable to help them reach their goals, whether that be getting stronger or just learning how to exercise on their own.
What is your favorite part about being a personal trainer? Seeing clients feel more confident about themselves and their ability to exercise.
2 Fun Facts:
1. I have 4 middle names.
2. I’ve represented Jamaica for soccer.

Emilee Dalehite
Student Coordinator of Client Relations and Beaman Trainer II
ACE-CPT
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Hometown: Memphis, TN
Major: Exercise Science
Dream Job: Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Therapist
Approach on personal training: I believe that your mind and body are connected. Each person is different on how they receive encouragement, so my job is to not only help you reach your goals, but also to help you learn to love exercise and, most importantly, yourself.
What is your favorite part about being a personal trainer? I love seeing people realize that the exercises they are doing is more than just making them look good, but also making them feel good and sometimes even like a completely new person.
2 Fun Facts:
1. I have a twin brother who is a foot taller than me.
2. I consider my two dogs, Lyla and Benji, my children.

Gracie Medley
Beaman Trainer II
ACE-CPT
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Hometown:
- Cleveland, TN
Major:
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Dream Job:
- Pediatric Oncologist
Approach on personal training
- I approach every client with a new mindset. What works for one client might not work for another client, so being open minded is crucial in starting with a new client. It is important that the workouts become something the client finds joy in. Whether that be joy in how they feel or joy in working out.
What is your favorite part about being a personal trainer?
- My favorite part about being a personal trainer is seeing my clients get excited in their progress. It creates an energy in them that they didn’t come into the program with. Their joy makes love what I do.
2 Fun Facts:
1. My family runs a non-profit organization in Haiti
2. I have a French bulldog named Lola

Lauren Stanfill
Beaman Trainer I
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Hometown: Scotts Hill, TN
Major: Politics and Public Law
Dream Job: Criminal Defense Lawyer
Approach on personal training: I want to make the fitness journey an enjoyable one for everyone, so I like to work with modes of exercise each client enjoys most within an easily manageable schedule that helps them conquer their personal goals!
What is your favorite part about being a personal trainer?
I love how it feels to help people realize that they can do so much more with their bodies than they let themselves believe.
2 Fun Facts:
1. I love to knit and bake!
2. I am an eight on the enneagram.

Tyler Shaw
Beaman Trainer II
ACE-CPT
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Hometown: Overland Park, KS
Major: Music Education
Dream Job: High School Choir Director
Approach on personal training: I take a very simple approach to training clients. Listen first, act second. Basically, what I mean by that is I take the initial consultation very seriously and truly listen to what the client is looking to accomplish. From there, I work to create the ideal Personal Training program for you and your specific goals! Then, my job is to adjust your training plan and hold you accountable!
What is your favorite part about being a personal trainer? Seeing the progress from the beginning to the present and when they start to realize that fitness is a lifestyle and showing them how to do the work and stick with it!
2 Fun Facts:
1. I am the greatest Luke Combs fan of all time!
2. If I was a piece of gym equipment, I would be a vending machine

Kevin Cameron
Beaman Trainer II
ACE-CPT
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Hometown: Fremont, CA
Major: Nursing
Dream Job: Emergency Flight Nurse
Approach on personal training: My approach with my clients is to understand their goals and formulate a plan of action that will allow them to see the changes they desire all while enjoying the journey.
What is your favorite part about being a personal trainer? My favorite part of being a personal trainer is teaching clients effective ways to reach their goals. With hard work and a well thought out plan, it is possible to achieve amazing results.
2 Fun Facts:
1. I love camping and am a very outdoorsy person
2. Snowboarding is another favorite hobby of mine

Izzy Shrader
Beaman Trainer I
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Hometown: Omaha, Nebraska
Major: Music Business
Dream Job: Artist Management
Approach on personal training: When working with clients I try to create a personalized program focused on the individualized wants and goals of the client I am working with. I also approach my training programs with the intent of them being very adaptable and involving different forms of training. Keeping the client engaged and excited about their program is also very important to my approach with training my clients.
What is your favorite part about being a personal trainer? I love seeing the transformation that clients are able to see in their bodies and their mentality through the training program. Being able to assist in growing my clients’ confidence and strength is extremely exciting and fulfilling to me as a trainer.
2 Fun Facts:
1. I am not a big country music fan despite being in Nashville.
2. If I could eat pasta every day, I would.

George Carter
Beaman Trainer I
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Hometown: Knoxville, TN

Major: Exercise Science

Dream Job: pediatric physical therapist

Position: Beaman Trainer I

What is your approach to fitness in regards to clients?
The client knows and understands their fitness better than anyone else. As a trainer, I am there to help facilitate those goals and keep my client accountable for them.

What is your favorite part about being a personal trainer?
My favorite part about being a personal trainer is helping a client accomplish a fitness goal that seemed out of reach. I also love to spread my knowledge about health and fitness to others.

2 Fun Facts: I can do a backflip, and I love to swing and line dance.