Introducing the Telos Strength & Conditioning team

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Telos Strength & Conditioning

Our team of fitness and nutrition professionals are invested in your health. We make every decision with our members’ well-being in mind. Achieve your goals with us!

The Team

Shaun and Karen Hazelton
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Shaun and Karen Hazelton

Owners

Shaun and Karen Hazelton opened Telos Strength & Conditioning in 2017. They wanted their company name to reflect their purpose and passion and to honor the journey that led them there. The word “telos” is Greek for “end,” “purpose,” or “goal.” It is defined as an “ultimate object or aim, the end of a goal-oriented process.” This perfectly describes what drives both us and our clients. We determine what our clients want to achieve, set tangible process goals with them, and help them train each day with intention. Telos is also significant to us because it was the name of Shaun’s late father’s boat. His dad was his role model, instilling in Shaun a strong work ethic, dedication, and love of coaching. Shaun spent countless hours in the weight room with his dad, where he learned how to lift and realized the connection between effort and success. Today, Shaun’s passion is being a strength coach: working with people to help them reach their goals, whether that means improving their personal fitness or pursuing athletic dreams. We are grateful to have the opportunity to honor Shaun’s father in this way. Our coaches lead by example, working to provide a strong community and the highest level of training. We help people achieve a healthier, active life. That responsibility means introducing our members to different types of workouts, helping them feel comfortable in any environment, and giving them attributes they can display with pride. Above all, we believe in ourselves and our members!

Shaun coach at Telos Strength & Conditioning
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Shaun

Telos Founder and Head Coach

Certified Personal Trainer – NSCA Westside Barbell Special Strengths Certification 12 Years Coaching Experience B.S. Exercise Science, Western State Colorado University B.S. Psychology, Western State Colorado University Div II Football, Western State Colorado University

MORE ABOUT SHAUN

Playing sports and learning how to compete as a team have always been an important part of Shaun’s upbringing. In high school, he began spending time in the weight room with his father, where he learned that sound lifting technique and progressions were crucial in creating a strong, well-balanced athlete. After high school, Shaun went on to play college football at Western State Colorado University, where he earned degrees in exercise science and psychology. Looking for another way to compete after football, Shaun discovered CrossFit in 2010. He earned his way to CrossFit regionals as an individual every year from 2011 to 2015. He has finished in the top 12 three times. This competitive experience has given Shaun a unique perspective as he passes on the lessons he’s learned to his clients and helps them reach their fitness goals. His passion is being a strength coach. He understands how to help members get results, decrease injury, and achieve their very best.

Karen coach at Telos Strength & Conditioning
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Karen

CEO Certified Nutrition Coach

Precision Nutrition Certified Personal Trainer – CFL1 5 Years Coaching Experience B.S. Mathematics, University of Northern Colorado Div I Tennis, University of Northern Colorado

MORE ABOUT KAREN

Karen’s sports background is in tennis, and through hard work and dedication she earned a Division One tennis scholarship to the University of Northern Colorado. An important component of her training was developing strength in the weight room. Being physically strong and having a good foundation of metabolic conditioning was essential to playing her best on the court. After earning a degree in mathematics, she moved back to her hometown of Tucson and became a high school math teacher. Karen loved her work as a teacher, but after taking time out of the classroom to raise her two young kids, she realized how much she missed coaching and working with athletes. That led her to obtain her training and nutrition certifications. She loves to see members use fitness and nutrition to become stronger, happier, and healthier versions of themselves.

Amy coach at Telos Strength & Conditioning
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Amy

General Manager

B.S. Accounting, University of Maryland

MORE ABOUT AMY

Amy was born in Idaho and earned a B.S. in accounting from the University of Maryland. Amy has been in Tucson since 2006 and is a mom of five kids, ages 7 to 16. She has over 20 years of volunteer experience at her church, kids’ schools, and within the community. At the beginning of 2021, Amy joined the Telos community and since then has participated in personal training, group classes, and nutrition coaching. She is highly organized and motivated, making her the perfect person to help our clients set, track, and conquer specific fitness and nutrition goals. Amy is an important part of our gym family and an excellent example of how strong work ethic and dedication pays off. We are excited to have her join us in this position!

Katie coach at Telos Strength & Conditioning
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Katie

Coach and Certified Nutrition Coach

Precision Nutrition Coach, ISSA Certified Personal Trainer, 3 Years Coaching Experience, B.S. Public Health, University of Arizona, Nationally Ranked U.S. Masters Swimmer

MORE ABOUT KATIE

Katie is a Tucson native and University of Arizona graduate. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in public health from the Mel Zuckerman College of Public Health at the U of A. Katie is a lifelong swimmer and competes on a local U.S. Masters Swimming team. She is currently ranked in the top 20 for her age group nationally in the 100 yard backstroke. Katie also spends time on deck as a swim coach. She has six years of coaching experience at various levels, including assistant high school coach and head coach of 120 swimmers ages 4 to 18. She is the proud mother of four boys who share her passion for swimming. Katie joined Telos in 2021 and has participated in personal training, group classes, and nutrition coaching. After working with Coach Day and experiencing how much nutrition positively impacted her strength in the gym and speed in the pool, Katie decided to pursue a certification in nutrition coaching through Precision Nutrition. Katie is excited to coach others and help them create sustainable habits for a healthy lifestyle.

Matt coach at Telos Strength & Conditioning
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Matt

Coach, Certified Personal Trainer

ACE Certified Nutrition Coach – ISSA 3 Years Coaching Experience B.S. Exercise Science, Eastern Illinois University Div I Baseball, Eastern Illinois University

MORE ABOUT MATT

Matt earned his bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Eastern Illinois University. Matt is also a certified nutrition coach through the International Sports Science Association and an ACE Certified Personal Trainer. Matt grew up in the Chicagoland area and was first introduced to sports at an early age. He played baseball throughout high school and into college. After Matt stopped playing competitive sports, he began to learn more about the exercise world and decided to make a career out of it. Matt’s passion for fitness drives him to help people achieve any goals they may have to live a happy and healthy life.

Rachel coach at Telos Strength & Conditioning
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Rachel

Coach Certified Personal Trainer

NASM 3 Years Coaching Experience B.S. Biological Sciences, Northern Arizona University

MORE ABOUT RACHEL

Rachel is originally from a small town outside of Cleveland, OH. She moved to AZ in her early teenage years and completed her Bachelor’s of Biological Sciences degree at NAU. Rachel started her post-grad life at a pain and spine clinic in Tucson, AZ. After several months she realized healthcare was not for her and needed to find something more rewarding. Rachel was always active as a child, this continued into her adult life with horseback riding and lifting. Her parents encouraged her to go after her passion and obtain her NASM Personal Training Certification. Since then, Rachel has been in the industry for 3 years and found a love for competing and training for powerlifting. Rachel has competed twice in the last year and came first in both of her weight classes with an elite total. Outside of the gym, Rachel enjoys hanging out with her two dogs, hiking, or doing anything outdoors.

Robert coach at Telos Strength & Conditioning
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Robert

Coach Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist

NSCA 11 Years Coaching Experience B.S. Nutritional Sciences, University of Arizona Firefighter, Tucson Fire Department

MORE ABOUT ROBERT

Robert is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), personal trainer, and group fitness instructor focused on the performance and betterment of himself and others.⁣⁣ Robert was drawn into exercise physiology early in life after learning about his father’s hereditary heart condition. From then on, he dedicated himself to staying healthy and fit. Throughout high school he was a multisport athlete, competing in baseball and football, and while at the University of Arizona, he was on the offensive line for the men’s Ultimate team.⁣⁣ While pursuing a degree in Nutritional Sciences at UA, Robert began training faculty and walk-on student athletes. He later became the liaison between the Fitness and Nutrition Departments at UA, developing a successful program that is still used today. After college, his work as a strength coach furthered his education in biomechanics and movement correction.⁣⁣ As a full-time firefighter, Robert insists on chasing excellence every day; he uses his experience and expertise as a coach to help his clients move better and live fuller lives.

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Andy Bachelier

Certified Strength and Conditioning specialist with 8 years of coaching experience. M.S. Exercise Science – Leadership in physical activity and sport North Dakota State University, B.S. Exercise Science Northern Arizona University, Division I football Northern Arizona University.

Growing up in Southern Arizona as the youngest of 3 boys, Andy engaged in sports early on, excelling in baseball and football throughout high school. Andy’s dedication to strength and conditioning drove him to intern at the University of Arizona before becoming a graduate assistant at North Dakota State University, where he pursued his master’s degree and worked with the football team. He then advanced to the role of assistant strength and conditioning coach at Weber State University, a Division I School in Utah.

Transitioning to a high school setting, Andy took on the position of head strength coach at Rio Rico High School and assistant football coach while also representing Arizona on the state board for the National High School Strength and Conditioning Association. Presently, Andy applies his expertise as a personal trainer within the field of Social work, integrating his services as a therapeutic approach for individuals.

When not at work, Andy indulges in outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, and hunting

 

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