Robert is the Head Coach of the Beginner and Intermediate rowing groups and is also a personal trainer at the Saugatuck Rowing Club. Robert is a former Norwalk High School Varsity Soccer Captain and Captain of his former multi-year State Championship travel soccer team. His passion for soccer followed him to Quinnipiac University, where he co-founded the intramural team. Robert also coaches soccer clinics in the fall and spring, continuing to pursue his love for soccer. After college and after passing his training and certification in Personal Training and Nutritional Counseling at NPTI, Robert started his own in-home personal training company while holding a full-time accounting position. Robert is now full time at SRC, training clients and coaching rowers. Robert believes that a strong body leads to a strong mind. Based on an individual’s goals, he designs programs specific to each client by incorporating exercises clients find enjoyable but progressive. He believes in consistently engaging the core musculature through various exercises, challenging the client's stabilization. Robert's certifications include the following:
National Academy of Sports Medicine
National Personal Training Institute (Personal Training and Nutritional Counseling)
American Heart Association (CPR/AED certified)
NASM-CPT (Certified Personal Trainer)
NASM-CES (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist)