INTRODUCING Mountain Speed and Strength

Meet the fitness experts ready to help you achieve your fitness goals.

ABOUT Mountain Speed and Strength

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

owners

Ian & Hope Smith

Ian Smith
M.A.-Education, B.S.-Exercise Science, CSCS & TSAC-F
Coach/Owner
Ian is a purposeful and passionate coach with a strong desire to help the athletes in his care grow beyond just reps and sets.

He currently holds a Master of Arts in Education from Western Colorado University and a Bachelor of Science in Sport and Exercise Science from the University on Northern Colorado. He is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitator (TSAC-F) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and a Licensed Professional Teacher. Coach Smith has worked with over a thousand tactical athletes and athletes from all sports ranging from youth to professional, including NFL & NFL Pro Day Prep, Colligate, Highschool and Middle School. During his time as the Platoon Sergeant of Q Battery 5/14 (HQ) he aided Marines with their physical preparedness as a Fitness Liaison. Ian has spoken at multiple conferences and professional developments on topics ranging from movement patterns, athlete development to personal health.

Hope Smith
Operations Manager/Owner
Prior to owning and operating Mountain Speed and Strength, Hope worked as a Licensed School Counselor in Thornton, CO. She holds a Master of Arts in School Counseling and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. Hope has a passion for helping people in all facets of their life from mental health to physical fitness.

heather

Coach/General Manager

Heather

ACE-CPT, NASM-Group Fitness Instructor & Youth Exercise Specialist, GGS-Certified Women's Coaching Specialist

Coach Heather has more than 8 years of fitness experience including Barre, Pilates & Personal Training.

She specializes in coaching women at every age, helping them build confidence, strength, and resilience. She helps them enhance their physical fitness, improve your mental clarity, or simply feel stronger and more empowered in their daily life.

Coach Heather’s favorite activities include spending time with her 2 kids and running including trail runs, full & half marathons.

coach chad

coach

Chad

B.S.-Exercise Science, CSCS-NSCA

Coach Chad brings 5 years of coaching experience to the team not including his experience as a defensive lineman at Mesa State.

He specializes in youth athletic development & strength training at every age.

Coach Chad’s favorite activities include; lifting really heavy weights (in jorts), arm wrestling & dirt biking.

Coach/Owner

IAN

M.A.-Education, B.S.-Exercise Science, CSCS & TSAC-F

Coach Ian has a decade of experience and has helped over 2,000 individuals build strength to tackle their goals.

Coach Ian specializes in strength training for 40+ outdoor enthusiasts that love the mountains as well as speed development for youth athletes.

Coach Ian’s favorite personal activities include; rolling around with his 3 sons & playing rugby for the Littleton Scots.

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