Speciality Areas: Youth Athlete Development, General Population, Strongman, Powerlifting, Tactical/First Responders, Nutrition for Athletic Performance
Matt is the owner and head coach of Northside Athletics. Matt has been a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association since 2006. He also holds his Master’s in Education Administration. Matt is also a certified Physical Education teacher in the state of Alaska with 17 years of experience working with student-athletes of all ages.
Throughout his career, Matt has had the opportunity to work with elementary age students as a physical educator and teach health to high school students. He has trained adults in general fitness, law enforcement in tactical fitness, has extensive experience coaching strength training for high school athletes. Since founding Northside Athletics, Matt has trained athletes who participate in school sports, compete locally, nationally, internationally, or are simply focused on improving their overall fitness.
Specialty Areas: Women’s Coaching, Pre+Postnatal, Personal Training, Small Group
Born and raised in Alaska, I’m a proud mom of three and I love the adventures motherhood brings! My love for weight lifting and my incredible gym community at Northside Athletics have inspired me to help other women discover their own strength. I specialize in coaching women who are pregnant or postpartum or new to strength training, and I’m passionate about empowering women of all ages to take their confidence and fitness to new levels!
What I love most about lifting is the process -- training mind and body to overcome challenges and being able to see and feel transformations both physically and mentally. I am passionate about helping others achieve new levels of strength, health, and confidence on their fitness journey!
Certifications
NASM - Certified Personal Trainer (2022)
GGS - Certified Pre & Postnatal Coach (2024)
Steven Shannon M.S, NSCA-CPT
Specialty Areas: Youth Athlete Development, Strength and Conditioning, Small Group, Private and Semi-Private Personal Training, General Population
Steve holds a Master’s of Science in Applied Exercise Science. In 2022, he earned his personal training certification through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Playing soccer at the collegiate level for four years, he has firsthand understanding of the needs of field sport athletes. Additionally, he has been a certified Physical Education teacher in Alaska at both the secondary and elementary levels for 16 years. He works to combine both his education and work experience in a meaningful and effective way for Northside’s clients, regardless of age or training history.
Coming to Northside with a strong background in training and coaching, Steve is looking to help athletes and clients at any level learn to love the process. Having a goal is important, but learning to love the work it takes to get there is where success lies. Consistency and accountability are foundational to making progress and he is here to help.
