Our Trainers
All trainers have both in-house and national training certification by groups including
the American College of Sports Medicine, National Strength and Conditioning Association,
and National Academy of Sports Medicine.
Jordan Bartholf, ACSM
Jordan is a working towards her Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree, planning to
graduate in August 2021. She graduated from South Dakota State University in 2018
with a Bachelors in Exercise Science, where she worked as a personal trainer for two
years prior to starting with UofSC Fitness. After working with various strength and
conditioning coaches and personal trainers throughout her high school years, Jordan
decided to obtain her own certifications to allow her to share her passion for exercise
with others. Jordan’s training focuses around intentionally-designed programs made
to maximize client goals, enforcing proper technique and mechanics, and finding ways
to make fitness an enjoyable part of everyone’s life. Whether you have never stepped
foot in a gym before or are looking for some fine-tuning, Jordan enjoys working with
all types of clients and working towards any and all fitness and health goals.
Sara Steger, NSCA-CPT
Sara is a junior studying exercise science on a pre-medical track here at UofSC. Along
with being a personal trainer, she also serves as the Faculty and Staff Personal Training
Assistant, coordinating events and activities for Blatt PEC. Her passion for fitness
stems from her athletic career since high school. She discovered her interest in weight
training and nutrition as a cross country and track athlete. She now dedicates her
time to strength training as a competitive powerlifter. Sara believes that everyone
can find their strength with the right motivation and programming. She is dedicated
to helping clients feel comfortable in a gym and make the positive changes to achieve
their goals. Focusing on fitness has changed her life and she knows that it can do
the same for others.
Ben McGuire, ACSM
Ben McGuire is a senior getting his degree in finance while seeking to attend physical
therapy school. Ben is a part of the Men’s Club Volleyball team and helps with the
Women’s D1 Volleyball team. He believes the best workout plan is one you can enjoy
doing and loves exploring many different types of fitness. His focus with clients
is on physique development and athleticism.
Dylan Little, NSCA
Dylan is currently a sophomore majoring in finance and management. His passion for
fitness began through his love of sports and grew when he made the transition from
basketball to weightlifting in his junior year of high school. While Dylan’s background
in his own training is more hypertrophy based, he is a goal-oriented trainer who is
focused and committed to all types of different clients. Training has given him the
confidence and the mindset to do things he never thought possible and strives to help
everyone experience the physical and mental benefits that training provides. He promotes
safe and effective training styles no matter what the goal may be.
Neily Curry, NSCA-CPT
Neily is currently a senior studying elementary education. Neily’s athletic background
traces back to six years of competitive cheerleading. She began weight training coming
into college as a way to stay active and developed a passion for it. She has experience
in various outlets of exercise such as plyometrics, group fitness, yoga, powerlifting,
and now focuses on Olympic Weightlifting. Neily is drawn toward clients who want to
improve their body composition, strength, and overall mental-emotional well-being.
Above all, Neily wants her clients, especially women, to feel comfortable in and out
of the weight room.
