Matthew Sadler M.Ed., CSCS, PN1, FMS-Level 1

Speciality Areas: Youth Athlete Development, General Population, Strongman, Powerlifting, Tactical/First Responders, Nutrition for Athletic Performance

Matt is the owner and head coach of Northside Athletics. Matt has been a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association since 2006. He also holds his Master’s in Education Administration. Matt is also a certified Physical Education teacher in the state of Alaska with 17 years of experience working with student-athletes of all ages.

Throughout his career, Matt has had the opportunity to work with elementary age students as a physical educator and teach health to high school students. He has trained adults in general fitness, law enforcement in tactical fitness, has extensive experience coaching strength training for high school athletes. Since founding Northside Athletics, Matt has trained athletes who participate in school sports, compete locally, nationally, internationally, or are simply focused on improving their overall fitness.

Certifications

  • NSCA - Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (2006)

  • Precision Nutrition - Level 1 (2023)

  • Functional Movement Screen - Level 1 (2024)

  • Certified Functional Strength Coach - Level 1 (2024)

Aimee Romig, NASM-CPT

Speciality Areas: 1/1 Coaching, General Population, Strongman & Powerlifting

I love coaching at Northside. I have a Barbell class and also coach 1 on 1. Six years ago I could have never imagined the passion I would end up having for teaching these basic life movements we need In our life. Lifting isn’t just for young folks or to lose weight. Lifting and moving is for longevity and I absolutely love seeing how it is changing peoples lives. Most in my class have never stepped into a gym and I am so proud of the Northside Family and community for making a safe place for them to learn and train.

Aimee has been a competitive powerlifter and strongman athlete since 2016. She has competed at every level in strongman, from locally to internationally. Most recently winning a national championship at United States Strongman Nationals!

Certifications

  • NASM - Certified Personal Trainer (2023)

Elisabeth Murray NASM-CPT, GGS-CPPC

Specialty Areas: Women’s Coaching, Pre+Postnatal, Personal Training, Small Group

Born and raised in Alaska, I’m a proud mom of three and I love the adventures motherhood brings! My love for weight lifting and my incredible gym community at Northside Athletics have inspired me to help other women discover their own strength. I specialize in coaching women who are pregnant or postpartum or new to strength training, and I’m passionate about empowering women of all ages to take their confidence and fitness to new levels! 

What I love most about lifting is the process -- training mind and body to overcome challenges and being able to see and feel transformations both physically and mentally. I am passionate about helping others achieve new levels of strength, health, and confidence on their fitness journey!

Certifications

  • NASM - Certified Personal Trainer (2022)

  • GGS - Certified Pre & Postnatal Coach (2024)

Steven Shannon M.S, NSCA-CPT

Specialty Areas: Youth Athlete Development, Strength & Conditioning & General Population

I have a M.S. in Applied Exercise Science with a concentration in Strength and Conditioning, am a NSCA-Certified Personal Trainer, and have taught high school physical education in Fairbanks for more than a decade.

I am always looking to provide the strength coaching and encouragement that I missed as a young athlete. I work with youth as young as nine years old in our summer programs and stay hip to the jive of our teen athletes during after school training during the school year. I produce some of Northside’s template programming and am always happy to help encourage the gym community.