About
Dogma Athletica
Our team of fitness and nutrition professionals are invested in your health. We make every decision with our members’ well-being in mind. Achieve your goals with us!
The Team
Dan Swenson
Owner
A former Fortune 500 executive and father of four, Dan understands firsthand how a structured fitness plan and healthy competition can provide a therapeutic release to the stresses of our careers (and everyday life!). Notoriously humble, yet driven to challenge his own boundaries, Dan holds the record for the fastest known time cycling across the state of Wisconsin, has achieved masters championships in both cycling and triathlon, flew a Russian stunt plane over the Pacific Ocean and performed as a “boy band” member in an off-Broadway musical. Certifications: NASM Certified Personal Trainer + Nutrition Coach; USA Cycling Level 2 Coach, USA Triathlon Level 1 Coach
Bryan Maroney
Coach
A lifelong athlete with more than a decade of training under his belt, Bryan specializes in creating custom exercise plans that improve both mobility and strength. Having suffered several setbacks as a rugby player, injury prevention is central to his approach. For clients facing their own rehabilitation hurdles, Bryan takes pride in not only restoring their former state of fitness, but also helping achieve a greater level of well-being that surpasses each client’s previous experiences. Certifications: B.S. in Exercise Science, Licensed Athletic Trainer, Certified Athletic Trainer
Brent Sands
Coach
A former NCAA college athlete and professional hockey player, “Sandzy” continues to hit the ice as a center (and 9-year veteran) for the Vail Yetis. Outside the rink, the gym has always been his favorite setting-especially when weight lifting, which led to his focus in strength and conditioning. Brent shares our Dogma Athletica team’s passion for mindfulness and precision in fitness, and we greatly appreciate his drive to continue learning as an individual athlete and a trainer. Certifications: BA in Exercise Science, Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
Jared Saunders
Coach
A specialist in athletic-based movement and swing sports, “J-rod” brings a quiet, thoughtful presence to our training floor. With a particular fascination for weight training as a performance-enhancing tool, his programs focus on mastering the seven essential movement patterns (push, pull, squat, lunge, hinge, rotation and gait), as well as building total body strength. Drawn to scientifically-backed methods and a community-based training model, Jared has become an essential member of our Dogma Athletica training team. Certifications: BS and MS in Kinesiology, Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, Behavior Change Specialist
KJ (Katie-Jane) Denton
Coach
As a Colorado native, outdoor adventure runs in KJ’s blood. Her former career in dance-including personal injury rehab and prevention through Pilates-informs her work, with a focus on cross training, sports agility and core strength. Over more than 12 years of training, her tireless energy and positivity has kept our team inspired, and everyone in the Dogma Athletica family benefits from her emphasis on “form first, movement second.” Fair warning to new clients: be ready for a hug! Certifications: BFA in Dance, Certified Personal Trainer, BASI Pilates Certified, 044 Method Director of Teacher Training, Pure Barre Master Teacher Trainer, AKT Trainer
Chloe Wasserstrom
Coach
Chloe finds comfort in the Colorado air and putting breath to movement. She is passionate about discovering the intersection between stretching and strengthening, both inside and outside the gym. Each class, sequence and circuit are designed to inspire and empower you to become the strongest, yet most athletically sustainable version of yourself. Chloe has been a skier since before she can remember and coaches at Beaver Creek Ski & Ride School. She loves to summit and descend the Vail Valley on skis, bikes and on foot. She is certified in Vinayasa Yoga and Yoga Sculpt.
Pricilla Solis
Coach
Pricilla, born and raised in the valley, loves being outdoors. She enjoys hiking in the summer and snowboarding in the winter. As a NASM-certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach, she is dedicated to helping her community live healthier and happier lives. Passionate about preventive health, she works to fight the rise of chronic diseases, using her skills to promote wellness and vitality. Pricilla is an NASM certified personal trainer and nutrition coach.
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