Meet the Team

MVP Athletic Club leadership team is dedicated to meeting the needs of its members and guests by providing world-class service that is second to none. If you have a question or need assistance, please contact the appropriate manager or team leader below.  

Click on any of the team members below to find contact information.


Directors

Kate Landheer

Kate Landheer

Director of Operations

Kate Landheer

Director of Operations


Managers

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Alex Soukup

Member Services Manager

Alex Soukup

Member Services Manager

Brad Koetsier

Brad Koetsier
NASM-CPT

Fitness Manager

Brad Koetsier
NASM-CPT

Fitness Manager

bkoetsier@mvpsportsclubs.com

EDUCATION

  • B.S. in Movement Science, Grand Valley State University
  • M.B.A. in Strategic Management, Davenport University 

EXPERIENCE & CERTIFICATIONS

  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer
  • Parisi Systems Performance Coach/Team Leader
  • GVSU Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach- 2004-2006
  •  AAU- Western Lakers Basketball Coach- 2004-2009

INTERESTS

  • Motivating Others to Help Them Reach Their Goals
  • Extreme Sports- Snowboarding/Wakeboarding
  • Wight Lifting/Sport Conditioning
  • Tigers/Pistons/Red Wings/Lions/Wolverines
 

 

Jim Coe

Jim Coe

Sales Manager

Jim Coe

Sales Manager

Kristie Hollingsworth

Kristie Hollingsworth

Human Resources Manager

Kristie Hollingsworth

Human Resources Manager

Kyle Ranson

Kyle Ranson

Property Manager

Kyle Ranson

Property Manager


Team Leaders

Allison Helmholdt

Allison Helmholdt

Kid's Stuff Team Leader

Allison Helmholdt

Kid's Stuff Team Leader

David Nykerk

David Nykerk
NASM-CPT

Sports Performance Team Leader

David Nykerk
NASM-CPT

Sports Performance Team Leader

dnykerk@mvpsportsclubs.com

EDUCATION

  • University of Michigan, Bachelor of Science, Movement Science

CERTIFICATIONS

  • National Academy of Sports Medicine- Certified Personal Trainer
  • Parisi Sports Performance Coach
  • American Heart Association CPR & AED

EXPERIENCE

  • University of Michigan Baseball Player 2004-2007
  • Div. 1 High School Baseball State Championship 2003
  • West Ottawa Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach 2009 and 2010
  • Baseball Pitching Instructor training youth thru collegiate players
  • Holland Charter Township youth sports camp instructor 2007-2009
  • Camp Sunshine Counselor 2007-2009

INTERESTS/SPECIALTIES

  • Injury Prevention and Sports Rehabilitation
  • Athletic Performance Enhancement
  • Biomechanics of the Baseball Pitching Motion
  • Playing and watching all sports
  • Michigan Wolverines, Detroit Tigers and Lions
Juanita Castorena

Juanita Castorena
NASM CPT, ACE

Group Exercise Team Leader

Juanita Castorena
NASM CPT, ACE

Group Exercise Team Leader

jcastorena@mvpsportsclubs.com

EDUCATION

  • B.S. in Business Administration, Grand Rapids Community College

EXPERIENCE & CERTIFICATIONS

  • American Council on Exercise - Group Fitness Instructor
  • National Academy of Sports Medicine – Personal Training
  • Parisi Speed School Sports Performance Coach
  • Body Training Systems Group Centergy Certified
  • Body Training Systems Group Power Certified
  • Body Training Systems Group Ride Certified        
  • Body Training Systems Group Active Certified
  • Body Training Systems Group Kick Certified
  • Group Step Specialty Certified

INTERESTS

  • Group Exercise
  • Weight Loss
  • Endurance Running/Cycling for the beginner
  • Mind Body training
  • Motivation
Matt Gahan

Matt Gahan

Tennis Team Leader

Matt Gahan

Tennis Team Leader

Pamela Volkers

Pamela Volkers

Aquatics Team Leader

Pamela Volkers

Aquatics Team Leader