Exercise Specialists

John Evans, MFA, BA

John Evans is the Director of Fitness at the Genesee Valley Tennis and Fitness Center. He works as a Personal Trainer and Athletic Conditioning Coach, training people of all ages and fitness levels. John has extensive practical and theoretical knowledge of exercise physiology and exercise testing and prescription. He continues his fitness-related education and training with the American College of Sports Medicine. John earned his Bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan-Flint and his Master's degree from the New School University in New York. He is currently enrolled in the premedical program at Oakland University, where he will earn a Bachelor's degree in Biology.

Joanne Evans RT, BS, CPT, CNC

Joanne is a certified personal trainer and nutrition counselor. She has been providing personal training and nutrition counseling services for the Genesee Valley Tennis Club and Fitness Center for more than seven years. Joanne's formal training began at the Hurley School of Radiology where she graduated as a Radiologic Technologist. Following her career as a Radiologic Technologist, Joanne Evans enrolled at the University of Michigan and earned her Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration. She became a Certified Personal Trainer after attending Dr. Kenneth Cooper's Institute for Aerobic Studies. She received an Advanced Personal Training Certification from the World Federation of Fitness and Conditioning Professionals, became a Certified Nutrition Counselor at the S&S Performance Nutrition Research Corporation, completed Level II Ski Instructor Certification from the Professional Ski Instructors Association, and completed Spinning Instructor Certification through Maddogg Athletics. Joanne enjoys walking, running, weight training, spinning, and skiing and encourages her clients to "mix it up" with their exercise programs to maintain interest and maximize effectiveness.