Trainer Samuel D. Colby, 
Exercise & Post-Rehab Conditioning Specialist
Sports Performance Coach, USAW
Experience 

Kadena HS Wrestling Coach; Okinawa, Japan - 1998-1999 
Life Skills Instructor, North Eastern Services; Orem, UT - 1999-2001 
Personal Trainer/Front Desk Supervisor, Grand Summit Resort & Spa; Park City, UT 1999-2001 
Front Desk Supervisor, Lifestyles 2000; Orem, UT - 1999-2001 
Personal Trainer/Floor Fitness Supervisor, 24 Hour Fitness; Walnut Creek, CA - 2001-2003 
Personal Trainer, UFIT; St. George, UT - 2003-2005 
Personal Trainer, Gold’s Gym; Peoria, AZ - 2006-2009 
Personal Trainer, Arrowhead Country Club; Glendale, AZ - 2007-2010 
Owner/Head Trainer & Sports Performance Coach, Gridiron Express Training & Sports, LLC; serving Arizona - 2009 - PRESENT 


Military Experience 
United States Coast Guard Reserves; ANT San Francisco, CA - 1999-2007 (Boatswains Mate 3rd Class Petty Officer) 


Education 
•South West Institute of Healing Arts - Hypnotherapy Program - currently enrolled 
•Clayton College of Natural Health - Doctor of Naturopathy for Healthcare Professionals Degree - Graduated 5/25/2010 
•Midwestern University - Doctor of Podiatry program - 2005-2006 
•Excelsior College - Bachelor of Science degree - Graduated 3/28/2005 
•Dixie State College - Pre-med course work - 2003-2005 
•Brigham Young University - General course work - 1995-1996 
•Seoul American High School - HS Diploma - 1995 

Certifications 
•USA Weightlifting Sports Performance Coach - 2001 
•National Academy of Sports Medicine - 2001 
•National Council on Strength and Fitness - 2001 
•APEX Personal Trainer Course - 2001 
•Les Mills Body Pump Certification - 2007 
•Emergency Medical Technician Basic - 2006 
*American Sports & Fitness Association Sports Nutritionist  - 2011


Athletic Achievements Worth Noting:
  • 1993 Central European Wrestling Champion (109 lb Class)
  • 1995 Far East Wrestling Champion (129lb Class)
  • 1995 Far East Wrestling Tournament MVP (voted by Tournament Coaches and Officials)
  • 1996 Played Football at Yongsan University (Seoul, Korea) RB, Punt Returner
  • 1996 Played Soccer for the U.S. Embassy Team (Seoul, Korea) Striker
  • 1998 Recipient of Basic Training Honor Graduate
  • 1998 Recipient of Basic Training Marlin Spike Award
  • 1998 Push-up Record Holder (122 pushups in 60 seconds)
  • 1998 Played Soccer for the United States Coast Guard Team (Yorktown, VA)
  • 2009 Played Football for the AZFL RB, Punt Returner
  • 2010 Graduate Spot Light (Clayton College of Natural Health)
Volunteer History:
  • 1997 Volunteered as a speed coach for BYU football hopefuls
  • 1996-1998 Served a voluntary service mission for the LDS Church (spanish speaking)
  • 2007 Volunteered Wrestling Coaching Services at Centennial High School for Nationals
  • 2009 NFL Star Chris Warren and I volunteered as Sports Performance Coaches for Football Hopefuls
  • 2010 Volunteered Fitness Training Services for the Hospice of Valley Annual Charity Event
  • 2010 Volunteered Sports Performance Coaching Services for City of Glendale's Sandlot Sports


Location:
8424 E. Shea Blvd 
suite 100 
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
480-232-8730