Tony has over 2 decades experience with fitness. From an early age as a child he played multiple sports and still competes. After a multiple decade career in the corporate world leading sales organizations, Tony launched his dream of DFF. His mission is to positively impact adult and youth athletes beyond just with their training. He believes movement is medicine both physically and mentally. He is dedicated to carrying out the mission of DFF.

Shane is known as one of the areas top soccer trainers. He is specialized in skills development and his goal is to help each player reach there top line potential.

Shane has over a decade of coaching experience. He played collegiate soccer for the University of Mobile and professional soccer for Alamo City Warriors (Premier Arena Soccer League), Houston Leones (USL PDL) and the Dutch Lions (USL Pro).

Trae is from the Dayton area. He grew up playing and developing his game in the local youth soccer system. He has years of experience in both playing and coaching.

“I am excited to join the DFF team and to help offer existing and new opportunities for area players looking to improve their own game. With my knowledge of the game, I am more than confident that I can impact any players’ game in a positive way! I am big on instilling game changing principles, techniques, skills and tactics into the players I work with teachings that have also helped mold myself into the player I am today.”

Experience:

- Played youth club locally

- 3x state champion w/ Carroll High School

- Collegiate soccer

- Former semi professional soccer player

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- 8+ years of team training with multiple organizations including Club teams and Coerver

- 8+ years of private training (1v1/small group)

- Former Director of player development (2 years)

- Has worked w/ players ranging from ages 3-45+

Coach Mike is a dedicated professional in the health and fitness industry with over a decade of experience in the field. Specializing in strength and conditioning as well as athletic performance, Mike has worked with a wide range of clients, from everyday fitness enthusiasts to elite athletes.

Hilary Tebo comes to the DFF family with a passion for helping both youth and adults build and maintain healthy habits while achieving their fitness goals. Married to her college sweetheart Dan, with a background in functional fitness, Hilary enjoys staying active by playing softball, coaching athletes and watching her 3 children partake in their sporting events. Hilary is looking forward to helping each of you “embrace the suck” and is looking forward to each of you saying that Hard Work Pays Off (HWPO).

We are thrilled to formally announce the addition of Coach Joel Maestas to the DFF team! Joel will be coaching on the fitness side of the business. He will be involved in athlete performance training, DFF Adult FIT as well as performing private training!

Originally from New Mexico, Joel has been living in Dayton since 2022. He is a 15-year Army veteran with deployments to Afghanistan and Honduras. Joel has been coaching since 2013 with a background in CrossFit and Personal Training. He holds a CrossFit Level 2 Certification, a USA Weightlifting Level 1 Certification, and is Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certified. With a deep passion for fitness and helping others achieve their goals, Joel brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the DFF team.

Markus, from Dayton, Ohio, has found success throughout his career as a sports performance coach, both in Ohio and other states. He was a four-year starter at Notre Dame College, where he played in over 50 games and helped secure four conference championships, ultimately achieving success on a national level in postseason play. His personal experiences, combined with the influence of successful family, friends, and mentors, have given him a deep understanding of what it takes to excel as an athlete.

Since earning his degree in Exercise Science and his MBA from Notre Dame College, Markus has trained some of the nation’s top athletes and teams in Ohio. He has worked with multiple #1-ranked players in the state, including Mr. Ohio in football, as well as state record holders and Ms. Basketball runner-ups. His programming has also contributed to numerous team conference championships across multiple sports.

Bio:
- Played at Wilmington College
- Former GK1 Goalkeeper Academy Coach
- Former Director of Goalkeeping at CUSA
- Director of Goalkeeping for BSA Celtics/Ohio Galaxies
- Wright State Women’s Goalkeepr Coach
- Dayton Dutch Lions GK Coach
- Trained Goalkeepers from 7- to college age for almost 15 years.

Sarah has over 20 years coaching experience. Played collegiate soccer at Case Western Reserve University and has coached for various local clubs and for the Carroll High School women’s team. She enjoys helping kids develop their physical literacy and passing on her passion for soccer and teamwork.