Founder / Owner / Personal Trainer / Coach

Background

Coach Crull is the Co-Owner and Founder of Crull Fitness. He is a graduate of J. J. Pearce High School in Richardson, Texas and The University of North Texas. For over 30 years, Coach Crull has been designing and implementing sport specific training programs for athletes of all ages and levels of athletic performance. In addition to sport specific training, Coach Crull impacts peoples lives through individualized resistance, nutrition, core and cardio programs. He is recognized as one of the pre-eminent personal trainers in the Dallas/Ft. Worth metro area.

Training and Experience

• Certified Sport Specific Personal Trainer.
• Certified USAW Olympic Sport Specific Coach.
• 30 years experience as a Coach and Personal Trainer.
• P.F.S. - Personal Fitness Specialist Degree (Cooper Clinic of Aerobic Research).
• A.P.F.S. Advanced Personal Fitness Specialist Degree (Cooper Clinic).
• S.A.C.S. Strength and Conditioning Specialist Degree (Cooper Clinic).
• Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Parish Episcopal School.
• Director of Physical Education and Athletic Enhancement, Levine Academy.
• Motivational Speaker.
• Advanced Coaching Certificate (USA Hockey).
• CPR Certified.

Accomplishments

• Head Strength Coach, Parish Episcopal High School 2010 State Football Champions.
• Head Strength Coach, Sting Soccer 2 National Championship Teams.
• Recognized by Channel 8 for work with special needs adults and children Awarded the Our Neighbor Award.
• Former Mr. Texas, Mr. USA, and Mr. World Bodybuilding Champion.
• Winner of the Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution Citizenship Award.

President / Owner / Personal Trainer / Coach

Background

Al is the President and Co-Owner of Crull Fitness. He is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut and completed his Master of Science at Colorado State University in Ft. Collins, Colorado. At Quinnipiac, Al was awarded a full soccer scholarship. He was named an Outstanding Athlete of America twice during his tenure at Quinnipiac and served as co-captain his senior year. Al also was recognized his senior year in the prestigious Whos Who in American Colleges and Universities. Crull Fitness has benefited from Als business expertise through development and implementation of innovative programs like Loser Takes All for individuals and corporations, no contracts and initiation fees, corporate wellness programs, comprehensive data bases of team and individual performance results and improvement, staff growth and business expansion to 6 locations and growing!

Training and Experience

• Certified Sport Specific Personal Trainer.
• Certified USAW Olympic Sport Specific Coach.
• 40 years experience as Soccer Player, Coach and Referee.
• 30 years successful business experience in the pharmaceutical and telecommunications industries as a sales/marketing executive.
• Health Instructor, Parish Episcopal High School.
• Athletic Director, Ann & Nate Levine Academy.
• PE Instructor, Ann & Nate Levine Academy.
• Head Coach, Middle School Soccer, Ann & Nate Levine Academy.
• Team Training experience includes Nitro Volleyball Club, Parish Volleyball Team, Plano Premier Girls Lacrosse, Ursuline Volleyball and Basketball Teams.
• CPR Certified.

Personal Trainer / Coach

Location: RISE Rockwall

Background

Anthony was born and raised in Dallas, Texas, and is a 2006 graduate of Creekview High School in Carrollton, Texas. He is an avid soccer player since the age of four, including seven years on one of the top teams in the Division I Classic League. In 2001, Anthony was identified as one of the elite players in the Classic League and was invited to participate in the North Texas Soccer Olympic Development Program. As a freshman, Anthony played JV and Varsity soccer, and was one of two freshmen selected for the 2003 State Championship roster. The following summer, Anthonys club team, Comets 88 Boys Blue, took a trip to Manchester, England for the Umbro International Cup 2003 where they were semi-finalists.

Anthony enlisted in the United States Marine Corps prior to graduating high school and left for Recruit Training in October 2006. Sergeant deMarco was a consistent 1st Class PFT (Physical Fitness Test) and 1st class CFT (Combat Fitness Test) achiever. He was primarily stationed on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego, California where he played on the base soccer team. He is a OEF (Operation Enduring Freedom) Veteran from the Helmand Province, Afghanistan, and also participated on the 31st MEU (Marine Expeditionary Unit) to Okinawa, Japan. Sergeant deMarco was honorably discharged in October 2011, and attends Brookhaven Community College for Exercise and Sports Science.

Manager / Personal Trainer / Coach

Location: Euless Dr Pepper StarCenter

Background

Casey is a recent college graduate and has a Bachelors Degree in Kinesiology from the University of Central Oklahoma. His specialties include adult and youth personal training, sport specific training and group/team training. Casey also has the knowledge to give dietary advice. Results are guaranteed for his clients!!! He is a former college athlete and has experience participating and training in multiple sports including hockey, football, baseball, soccer and, basketball.

Training and Experience

• Certified Sport Specific Trainer
• 2002-2006 High School Letterman in Football and Baseball
• 17 years hockey experience
• 2004 2006 NTXHL Champions with Alliance AA
• 2006 Alliance Assistant Capitan
• 2007 Walpole Express Jr. B (Capitan), called up to A team mid season
• 2008 Framingham State College Division III, ECAC Northeast Division
• 2009 University of Central Oklahoma
• 2010 Final Four finish at ACHA Nationals
• 10 years lifting and training experience
• Sports training experience for hockey, football, baseball, basketball and, soccer.
• Studied under Luke Tirey of Tireys Training and Endurance Sports Training
• CPR/First Aid/AED Certified

Manager / Head Personal Trainer / Team Trainer

Location: II Creeks Richardson

Background

Julian is a 2003 graduate of Jesuit College Preparatory School and a 2007 graduate of El Centro with an Associates Degree in paralegal studies. Julian joined the Crull Fitness team in 2006 and quickly embraced his passion for the fitness field through his ability to help others. A devotion to maintaining a positive training atmosphere for all clients and members of Crull Fitness has created a loyal clientele that steadily continues to grow. Julians ability to manage both individuals and teams and to develop a training plan based on ones goals is unparalleled. His expertise spans a wide range of clients from youth sport specific training to adult personal training to introductory training for youths with special needs and ability to adapt has directly contributed to the continued growth and expansion of Crull Fitness.

Training and Experience

• Certified sport-specific personal trainer
• Certified USA Olympic Weightlifting Coach
• Cooper PT Certified
• CPR Certified
• Head Coach, MS Basketball Ann & Nate Levine Academy
• Team training experience includes Skyline, Mad Frog, Victory, Excel, Parish Episcopal, and Ursuline Academy volleyball as well as Sting Soccer Club and boys and girls teams for the Dallas Texans. Julian has also worked with D-BAT baseball, DJHA Penguin hockey and Plano Premier lacrosse.
• Team Training Achievements Include: 3 soccer national championships, Sting 95 (2010. 2011) and Sting 97 (2011), 10 top ten finishes at the Junior National Volleyball Championships and 4 national champions, 2 top three national finishes in juniors hockey
• Youth athletes trained have continued on and excelled at the collegiate level at schools such as LSU, Oklahoma, Notre Dame, Texas A&M, Kansas, Arkansas, Missouri, Rice, TCU, Oklahoma State, Marshall, Memphis, University of Portland, Johns Hopkins University, Samford University
• Active supporter of local charities including My Possibilities, Special Olympics, Annual Run-Walk-Roll, and Mile for Max.

Personal Trainer / Coach

Location: Texas Elite Athletics (TEA)

Background

Jared grew up in the city of Rockwall, Texas and currently resides in Richardson, TX near our II Creeks location. He is a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps and ended his tour of duty in 2010 as a Sergeant. He was meritoriously promoted to the rank of Lance Corporal, as well as Sergeant. In 2008, Jared went on a Meritorious Board where he won the title of Marine of the Year. In 2007 he won the title of Non-Commissioned Officer of the year, and Non-Commissioned Officer of the Quarter for both 1st and 3rd quarters. While on active duty, Jared earned a black belt with an instructors certification in the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program. Jared later shared his knowledge and training by beginning a self-defense course where he specialized in hand-to-hand combat, weapon retention, and defense against multiple aggressors. While on active duty, Jared was also a weapons and weapons tactics instructor, as well as an electronic systems technician.

At the time of his separation from Active Duty, Jared had over 1,900 hours of community service and this number continues to grow. He was an active member with Big Brother-Big Sister, Young Marines, Toys for Tots, Wounded Warriors, as well as a Childrens Hospital weekend volunteer. With his volunteer hours and community service, Jared was submitted for the Presidential Service Award as well as the Outstanding Volunteer Service Award.

Currently Jared is a student at Dallas County College in preparation to transfer to University of Texas at Dallas to pursue a degree in Biology. He got into personal training after finding an interest in helping some of his friends toward their personal weight loss goals in fitness and through proper nutrition. Jared sought out Crull Fitness after a dinner party where friends informed him of the Richardson location where he applied that same day.

Training and Experience

• NESTA National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association
• Currently in pursuit of a degree in Biology from the University of Texas at Dallas.
• CPR/AR Certified

Personal Trainer / Coach

Location: Valley Ranch Dr Pepper StarCenter

Background

Justin is a personal trainer at Crull Fitness. He is a 2011 graduate of Texas Tech University with a Bachelors in Biology. Justin has 13+ years experience in ice hockey, and has played other sports including basketball and football. As a trainer at Crull Fitness, Justin has trained many hockey teams, with athletes ranging from beginning to very experienced. He is a very motivating trainer who likes to get the best out of everyone he trains.

Training and Experience

• Certified Sport-Specific Trainer.
• 13+ years Ice Hockey experience.
• CPR Certified

Manager / Personal Trainer / Coach

Location: Valley Ranch Dr Pepper StarCenter

Background

Luke Beltrand Is a certified personal trainer with 6 years of training experience. Certified through the Coopers Institute as a Physical Fitness Specialist and USA Weightlifting as a Professional Sports Performance Coach, Luke has a vast array of training experience from youth to adults and amateur to professional athletes across many sports. Luke has had the privilege of working under several professional coaches from around North America including and being one of Brian Crulls original athletes with 9 years as an athlete and 7 years as an employee of Crull Fitness. As an athlete, Luke played Soccer, Football, Basketball, Baseball, and Hockey. Luke has played competitive sports for over 19 years and specifically 13 years as a hockey player getting an opportunity to play for St. Johns University Varsity Hockey Team as well as 2 years of Junior Hockey Experience. Luke has a passion for sports as well as athletic performance, using tools learned as a current athlete, to teach tomorrows athletes. Luke is a product of Crull Fitness and an absolute firm believer in what we do. He looks forward to many years of teaching youth how to be the best they can be so they can achieve their hopes and dreams.

Training and Experience

Currently, Luke is the Manager of Crull Fitness Valley Ranch Facility which trains over 40 hockey teams from the Alliance Youth Hockey Association, Texas Aces Hockey Club, Dallas Stars Selects Hockey, Dallas Stars Elite, and Dallas Snipers Jr. A Hockey Club. Luke is also the Fitness Consultant for the Helena Bighorns Junior A Hockey Club who won the Junior A Tier 3 National Hockey Championship in 2011. Luke has trained many teams that have won League, State, Regional and National Championships promoting many athletes to Junior, College, and Professional Sports.

Manager / Sport Specific Trainer / Personal Trainer / PE Coach

Location: Texas Elite Athletics (TEA)

Background

Nathan is a graduate of Otterbein College in Westerville, Ohio with a Communications Degree and Minor in Coaching. At Otterbein, Nathan was awarded a baseball scholarship. He was named All Conference twice while at Otterbein and was co-captain his senior year. Nathan has competed in numerous sports with an emphasis on baseball and volleyball. Nathan has worked with all types of athletes from beginner to college level in all sports. He takes pride and enjoys helping all of his athletes and clients achieve their goals and beyond.

Training and Experience

• Certified Sport Specific Trainer.
• Certified USAW Olympic Sport Specific Coach.
• ISSA Certified Personal Trainer.
• CPR Certified

Director of Operations and Membership / Personal Trainer / Coach

Background

Philip, also known as Red, is the son of Founder/ Owner Brian Crull. Philip graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelors Degree in Kinesiology and Sport Management. Philip was a member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity at the University of Texas. Philip holds a USAW Olympic Sport Specific Trainer Certification, a USATF1 Speed Coach Certification, and is a Certified Health Care Provider. Crull Fitness has benefited from Philips knowledge and relationships in the Sport Training Industry. Philip works as a liaison between Crull Fitness and sport organizations to help monitor results, quality of product, and helps strengthen the partnership between the two entities.

Training and Experience

Philip was working with Division One athletes at the age of 12 and running strength and conditioning programs for High Schools by himself at the age of 18. Below is a short list of Teams, Schools, and Organizations that Philip has previously or is currently working with.

• Sting Soccer Club
• USA Figure Skating
• Dallas Stars Selects Hockey
• Texas Aces Hockey Club
• Dallas Stars Baseball
• Parish Episcopal
• John Paul II
• Dallas Jesuit
• Levine Academy
• 5 Star Football Performance Course
• Nitro Volleyball
• Rockwall and Heath Lacrosse