Focus Fitness Team
Adam (AJ) Zeglen: Manager/Head Strength Coach
Background: AJ holds his CSCS from the NSCA and a Masters in Counselling Psychology. He has worked with the Winnipeg Jets, Manitoba Moose and many other athletes spanning from development ages to professional levels in leagues such as the NHL, AHL, KHL, ECHL & CFL.
Training Background: AJ brings over 15 years of experience and his unique brand of training techniques to professional athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and community members.
Sporting Background: In addition to playing basketball and rugby, AJ played five seasons for the University of Manitoba Bison’s football team. He has also competed in natural bodybuilding at a national level and has ran the Manitoba Marathon.
Fun Fact: AJ was once the world record holder for the world’s longest car push in 24 hours.
Email: azeglen@tnse.com
Phone: 204-926-5877
Mark MacKinnon: Lead Strength Coach
Background: Mark has held his NSCA (National Strength & Conditioning Association), CSCS (Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist) and his Pn1 (Precision Nutrition Level 1 Coaching) since 2021.
He is currently enrolled in PennWest’s Masters of Exercise Science program, with a dual concentration in Applied Sport Science and Nutrition. He has worked with a variety of individuals as they strive to accomplish their unique goals. Mark believes fitness should be an enjoyable and a life altering experience that benefits anyone and everyone!
Training Background: Mark has over six years of training experience. He’s worked with athletes from a variety of sports such as hockey, volleyball, basketball, football, and more. He’s trained athletes at numerous skill levels whether it be their first training session at a young age or those at a professional level. Mark has also helped non-athletes achieve their goals of living a healthier lifestyle and attaining their health goals.
Sporting Background: In addition to being a life-guard, playing high school sports & medaling at track & field at the provincial level, Mark has played five seasons of college hockey (tied for 5th all-time in ACAC games played), as well as at the professional level in Sweden.
Fun Fact: Mark has healthy obsession with football and golf.
Avery Suzuki
Background: Avery has completed her BA in Psychology from the University of Manitoba.
Training Background: Avery has been a trainer for over four years and has worked with athletes across multiple sports such as hockey, ringette, and football. Her specialties span across all age-groups and skill-levels from beginners, college athletes and professionals. Avery has even worked with non-athletes that are just looking at living a healthier lifestyle.
Sporting Background: Throughout her life, Avery has been a multi-sport athlete and has played ringette, hockey, soccer, volleyball, basketball, and track & field. She’s won provincials for ringette, multiple medals for soccer and track & field, and has won cities for hockey.
Fun Fact: Avery has travelled to 23 different countries so far.
Allie Leckie
Background: Allie attended the University of British Columbia for three years while taking Arts and is currently a Kinesiology student at the University of Winnipeg.
Training Background: Allie has been coaching since 2017. She’s a certified L1 rugby coach and is currently working on her Sport Manitoba certificate. Allie has worked as a Focus Fitness trainer since 2021.
Sporting Background: Starting hockey at the age of four, Allie’s athletic career moved to playing rugby when she turned 15 which allowed her to advance to a university level playing at UBC. In addition, Allie has also done Olympic lifting since she was 16 years old.
Fun Fact: Allie has seen Coldplay perform five times in four different countries.
