/ The team
The coaches
Hands-on coaching from people who love the work. The same coachs are on the floor with you every session.
Erik Lindholm
Founder & Head Coach
Erik opened Vandalia in 2017 after a decade of coaching barbell athletes. USAW and Starting Strength credentialed, he believes strength is for everyone and built the gym he wished he'd trained at.
Isaac Mercer
Barbell Coach
Isaac coaches nutrition at Vandalia Strength Co.
Priya Anand
Strength Coach
Priya specializes in beginner-to-intermediate lifters and getting people confident under the bar. Former collegiate rower; loves a heavy squat day.
Reese Vega
Founder & Coach
Reese coaches powerlifting, beginner coaching at Vandalia Strength Co.
Marcus Webb
Coach
Marcus coaches powerlifting and works with members prepping for their first meet. Believes the best program is the one you'll actually finish.
Zoe Walsh
Barbell Coach
Zoe coaches powerlifting, competition prep, nutrition at Vandalia Strength Co.
Hannah Olsen
Coach & Nutrition Lead
Hannah pairs smart strength work with practical, no-fad nutrition coaching so members recover well and keep progressing.
Owen Mraz
Founder & Coach
Owen coaches strongman at Vandalia Strength Co.
Tessa Mercer
Performance Coach
Tessa coaches competition prep at Vandalia Strength Co.