Mustapha Sowe is a dedicated Division 1 student-athlete at American University, where he plays soccer while pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Justice, Law, and Criminology. In addition to his academic and athletic endeavors, Mustapha is a Certified Personal Trainer, blending his educational background and athletic experience to explore the intersection of human behavior, community well-being, and fitness.

His journey into fitness and personal training began while navigating the challenges of balancing rigorous academic responsibilities with the demands of Division 1 soccer. This experience underscored the importance of health and wellness in achieving peak performance, inspiring Mustapha to become a Certified Personal Trainer. His goal is to empower others in their fitness journeys, taking a holistic approach that prioritizes long-term health and well-being.

Mustapha specializes in creating personalized training programs and providing nutritional guidance tailored to individual needs. His philosophy emphasizes sustainable lifestyle changes, helping clients achieve physical, emotional, and social well-being. By incorporating insights from his Psychology studies, he addresses the mental and social dimensions of fitness, ensuring his clients thrive beyond the gym.

Outside of his academic and fitness pursuits, Mustapha is passionate about connecting with others and advocating for equity and inclusion. He represents American University Athletics on the Patriot League Anti-Racism Commission and is the founder of the American University Student Athletes of Color Coalition. He also enjoys spending time outdoors and engaging in fitness activities that help him maintain balance and relaxation. Mustapha’s commitment to understanding the unique challenges of others and fostering meaningful connections drives his dedication to helping clients achieve their goals and lead fulfilling lives.

Liam Williams is a Personal Trainer, certified through the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA), American University studying foreign policy and international security in East Asia and the Pacific. Liam  has trained in multiple gyms across the United States and New Zealand, focusing on primarily strength, hypertrophy, and weight loss programs. Growing up playing soccer and lacrosse through high school, Liam is also well versed in athletics and the fitness goals of current and former athletes. Liam has an undying passion for athletics and physical fitness, and continues to share his love through fun, dedicated, and conversational training programs that promote a strong trainer-trainee relationship in order to support trainees in whatever their goals may be.

Working as a Wilderness Emergency Medical Responder (WEMR) throughout high school, Liam has a detailed knowledge of the inner workings of the human body from both a medical and physical fitness lens. Liams training philosophy covers both of these health backgrounds, seeking to enrich the body and mind through gradual accomplishments supported by meaningful motivation and a consistent yet inclusive training program. Having played sports his whole life and been consistently in the gym since high school, Liam understands that improvements are not always linear and strives to develop comprehensive training programs to best suit the goals, availability, and comfort of all his trainees. This approach further stems from his love for the outdoors, and the importance of prioritizing both physical and mental health to achieve fitness goals and improve oneself in a holistic manner.

As a full time student and intern, Liam understands that it can be difficult to find time in one's schedule to prioritize fitness, and offers flexible training availability to best fit the needs of his trainees. Outside of personal training, Liam enjoys backpacking, rock climbing, surfing, writing in nature and spending as much time exploring the outdoors as possible…while still pursuing his degree! 

Sam Becker is a Personal Trainer at American University and is a certified personal trainer through the National Center for Strength and Fitness. 

Sam has always been passionate about physical activity. Growing up in the wilderness of Colorado, Sam has always been exploring the outdoors and loved outdoor physical activity. Sam also has been a varsity athlete and a martial arts teacher, being closely tied to exercise and fitness for many years, Sam wants to be able to do the sports he loves and enjoy the rugged Colorado mountains for years to come. Sam decided to become a personal trainer, to learn how to maintain physical ability to allow him to continue to enjoy the outdoors.  

Sam decided to go into strength training, cardio, and muscle building, which he uses to grow and maintain his physical ability - utilizing his martial arts teaching experience, Sam knows the importance of building a strong foundation before moving onto more intense exercises. Sam’s philosophy is the same as when he taught martial arts, build the foundation and base of knowledge and skill first, then grow and move onto more intense exercise for larger growth. 

As a college student with an internship, part-time job, and intense classes, Sam has a busy schedule and understands the difficulty of finding time for the gym among other activities, commitments, and priorities.  

Liam Safier is majoring in Health Promotion and a certified personal trainer through the National Council on Strength and Fitness.

Liam’s fitness journey began at age 15 during the quarantine. With limited activities available, he turned his physical health around by embracing the gym. His passion for personal training grew as he researched training methods to help friends begin their fitness journeys.

Liam excels in strength and hypertrophy training, his personal fitness goals, but has extensive experience in various aspects of fitness. His philosophy is that any goal—whether strength, conditioning, or functionality—is achievable by understanding and applying knowledge of how the body works.

With years of gym experience, Liam has also shadowed physical therapists and worked closely with other personal trainers. Having recently started his own fitness journey, he deeply understands the challenges of entering the world of fitness for the first time.

Hi! My name is Isabella, but you can call me Bella. I am a psychology major and (undeclared) dance minor. I was inspired to get my personal training certification by my mom who I grew up watching work with her clients. Growing up learning from her and seeing her work with her clients really gave me insight into the job. My goal is to help anyone I can build strength, endurance, and perfect their sport.