OUR STORY
At Fairfield Strength, our goal is to make your training experience safe, effective, and efficient. We use the very best of what works to help you or your child reach their athletic performance goals. We focus on quality over quantity, taking the time to identify and correct individual movement challenges that can result in injury or put the brakes on performance. We believe that pain is not a good thing and that movement should be fun and training should be purposeful. Our coaches and trainers are constant learners, practicing what we teach. Our athletes are our teammates, and our team is family. If you are looking for a small group training experience, or a private or semi-private session, please consider Fairfield Strength.
We use many different training modalities to help you reach your goals, with one or our primary tools being the kettlebell. Kettlebell training is for everyone - every body type, age, gender, ability and fitness level. You will be amazed at how this iron tool can change and challenge you!!
GEORGE GOMoLA
George grew up in Fairfield, attended Andrew Warde HS and Western CT State University, playing football at both. In 1980, he joined the Fairfield Fire Department, currently holds the rank of Asst. Chief and serves as the Health and Wellness Director. George has been involved in strength coaching and conditioning for over 34 years. He started his coaching career in 1982, as a varsity football and strength coach for the original Roger Ludlowe High School. More recently – George served as strength and conditioning coach for Sacred Heart University Men’s Soccer Program. George was co-owner and master trainer at Black Rock Kettlebell Club. He has partnered with and/or delivered programing for Fairfield Recreation Department, Roger Ludlowe MS, Roger Ludlowe HS, Sacred Heart University, and the Fairfield Senior Center. He has worked with hundreds of athletes, from Pre-K through Mature Adults – specializing in rehab, injury prevention, and performance enhancement for MS, HS, University, and tactical athletes, and first responders and military.
LIST OF CERTIFICATIONS
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Z Health Movement Specialist: R, I, S, T, 9S, Combatives
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RKC I Kettlebell Instructor (FMR)
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FMS Professional Level 2, CK-FMS
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Ground Force Method Instructor
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Certified KAATSU Specialist
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Certified TRX Instructor
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IAFF/IAFC Firefighter PFT
KATHLEEN CHANDLER
Kathleen was introduced to kettlebells by George in 2011 and was hooked. She moved to Seattle and went on to get her SGF certification. Being a constant learner, she studied and practiced many different training modalities to make her a well rounded instructor. She taught for four years at Kettlebility in Seattle, the first kettlebell studio in the Pacific Northwest, using Pavel Tsatsouline’s system to teach others safely and effectively. She has worked with many different demographics, including youth athletes, women, and mature adults. Being a great motivator for others, as well as having an eye for detail, and a great sense of humor are key components to her success as an instructor.
Kathleen has a BA in Economics and Finance from Texas A&M University and a Masters of Business Administration from The University of Texas at Dallas. Check out an article featuring Kathleen in The Seattle Times, "Want to be stronger than you ever thought possible? Pick up a kettlebell."
LIST OF CERTIFICATIONS
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Certified Strong First Kettlebell Instructor (SFG)
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FMS Professional Level 2
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Ground Force Method Instructor
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Certified KAATSU Specialist
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Certified TRX Instructor
