COACHES
Our coaches are certified through EXOS, NASM, NCSF, CSCS, and Precision Nutrition, which means they’ve been trained in anatomy, physiology, and nutrition.
They understand that no two bodies are alike and will work with you to get fit at the right pace.
Steph Rountree
Bolt Owner and Coach Steph Rountree graduated from DePaul University with an undergrad in Health Science in 2014. It was at DePaul that she played two Division I sports (volleyball and cheerleading), and found her passion for coaching. In 2013 she became a certified group trainer and got her practice in at the campus recreation center. She continued on to receive a Masters in Exercise Science from Northeastern Illinois in 2018, and also signed a contract with Nike as a Chicago fitness coach. Her favorite quote is “If you have a body, you are an athlete” because she believes everyone has the opportunity to tap into their true potential.
Certifications:
• M.S. Exercise Science
• ACE Personal Trainer
• ACE Group Fitness Trainer
• EXOS Performance Specialist
• ACE Weight Management Specialist
• ACE Sports Conditioning Specialist
• CrossFit Gymnastics Certification
• USA Weightlifting Level 1
Keenan Erickson
Group Coach and Personal Trainer Keenan Erickson became interested in health and fitness in his teenage years after being inspired by several influential Track and Field coaches who not only taught athletics but also the importance of exercise for physical/mental health, finding one's voice, and having a "team". After competing in collegiate Track and Field and earning a Degree in Exercise Science from Hope College, Keenan dove into the career of coaching so that he could inspire others the way his previous coaches had. For the last ten years Keenan has coached adults of varying abilities in addition to high school Track and Field.
Certifications:
• B.S. Exercise Science
• NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
• Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist
• USTFCCCA Technical Certification
• Certified Strength & Conditioning Rehabilitation Specialist
Amy Johnson
Amy dove into nutrition and fitness 6 years ago when she learned their importance towards her overall wellness goals. Since then, she has started her own online coaching where she helps others become their most confident self by educating, supporting, and creating lifestyle habits. Amy started CrossFit a few years ago and loved the ability to challenge herself in a group setting. Seeing herself and others hit PRs and skills they never thought possible was the most rewarding feeling. This also sparked her passion to start in-person coaching. Her motto towards health, fitness, and life is to get 1% better each day because the small things add up!
Certifications:
Doctorate of Physical Therapy
Certified Athletic Trainer
CrossFit Level 1
James Lauscar
James Graduated from North Park University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise science. James has 4 years of Professional Experience in the Strength and Conditioning Field! James specializes in sport performance training, strength development, mobility management, injury prevention, and body composition. Being able to bridge the gap between high-level performance and working to manage or mitigate injury is the philosophy used behind his training style. James has experience with different sport’s backgrounds, some of those being: Football, Tennis, Basketball, and Track and Field. James is actively learning new principles to further his knowledge in biomechanics, Functional Training, and other systems of the body.
Certifications:
• B.S. Exercise Science
• Pain Free Performance Specialist
• Strength and Conditioning Coach
Amanda Maldonado
Coach Amanda is a graduate of the University of South Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Amanda spent the first 10 years of her professional career as a Registered Nurse. With experience in the Neuro/Trauma ICU, and most recently the Perioperative setting working with Midwest Orthopedics at Rush, Amanda has worked with patients in a myriad of conditions and has expanded her knowledge and training to become an ACE-Certified Personal Trainer (2024) and Health Coach (2022) to better serve the community in improving fitness as well as chronic illness prevention and management. Her love for fitness stems from an active childhood and playing sports, but since diving head first into high intensity group fitness and strength training in 2015, she found what would become an extension of her passion to help others. Amanda strives to help her clients find confidence and power through movement, using muscular and cardiorespiratory training meeting them wherever they are. She takes it as her mission to help others realize, invoke, embrace, and enjoy the active and healthful lifestyle they desire.
Certifications:
• ACE Personal Trainer
• ACE Health Coach
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Taylor Darcy
Taylor promises to deliver a challenging workout that will test your strength, endurance, and balance. She believes that great music, getting out of your comfort zone and being able to have fun are the best motivators to get you closer to your individual fitness and health goals. When not at the gym, Taylor puts down the kettlebells and picks up her brushes to help her clients in a different style. She is a professional makeup artist in film, event makeup, special effects, bridal, and editorial.
Certifications:
• ISSA Certified Group Fitness Trainer
• ISSA Certified Personal Trainer
• Specialist in Exercise Therapy