YOUR COACHES

  • Andrew Sanford

    TRAINING DIRECTOR & COACH

    BIO: A lifelong athlete, Andrew has always strived to help people find what wellness means to them. After 5 years as a CrossFit coach, he traded in his Nanos to find a more holistic approach to health, using fitness as a tool for life, rather than as life itself. With a CrossFit L1 cert, more than 10 years as a coach, and expertise in bodybuilding/aesthetics, mobility, breath work, Olympic lifting, hot and cold exposure, and training for sport, he’s ready to help you achieve your athletic and aesthetic goals.

    WORK WITH ANDREW: Andrew's clients range from movie-stars getting ready for a shirtless scene to new mom’s embarking on postpartum recovery. Get stronger? Great. Fat loss? Yup. Dance better? He might not help with your kick ball-changes (well, maybe), but you'll move better! He's also a (self-described) great hang!

  • Ceridwyn Quaintance

    COACH

    BIO: Ceridwyn is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer with certifications in Corrective Exercise, Breathwork, and Mobility together with over 10 years of dance and Bikram Yoga experience, as well as weight training. With a focus on mental health, Ceridwyn works with you to help you find the integration of your Body and Mind through corrective exercise and strength training. Just like the brain, EVERY BODY is UNIQUE - and Ceridwyn is here to help you unravel the many muscular intricacies in the body. You’ll discover how your body works, and uncover the most effective strategies to achieve your health and fitness goals.

    WORK WITH CERIDWYN: When you start working with Ceridwyn, you will receive a personalized program that best fits your needs and desires. You will complete a physical examination that consists of your medical history together with muscle testing and other human movement assessments. The analysis determines which muscles are under-active (muscles that aren’t being used effectively) and which are over-active (muscles that are taking on too much work), and other strengths and weaknesses. Together you will identify concrete & realistic goals that will build out a program meeting your needs and goals. Ceridwyn will guide and coach you through workouts & plans supporting you along every step of your journey to health and fitness. Whether you’re looking to work on aesthetics, athletic ability, supplement dance skills, strength, or a way to live more comfortably in your body, she’s your girl.

  • Dallas Haupt

    COACH

    BIO: With over six years in the health and fitness industry Dallas has helped a wide range of clientele to achieve their fitness goals. As a former collegiate athlete turned model and actor, he understands the importance of functional movement as well as an aesthetic appearance. His experience, partnered with an extensive education including a Bachelors Degree in Kinesiology and Minor in Nutrition, Dallas has the tools to help you reach those fitness goals.

    WORK WITH DALLAS: Training with Dallas will put the “fun” in functional training. You’ll start by discussing goals and creating a realistic timeline together, followed up with cheesy jokes and nutrition guidance to get you started on the right track. You’ll leave each session with information and knowledge to achieve a happier and healthier lifestyle that you’ll carry through your day to day.

  • Homer Parkes

    HEAD COACH & FOUNDER

    BIO: From a young age Homer has been focused on the well being of the people around him. After an education in the arts, Homer spent the beginning of his career manning the operations of formidable New York PR agency LaForce before venturing out into freelance photography. It was during this time that he discovered mental and physical benefits of daily exercise, but it wasn’t until he moved to Los Angeles in 2015, and subsequently got sober, that he made it his career. In 2018 Homer opened a franchise of Venice’s DEUCE Gym in Hollywood, followed by the short-lived-but-now-legendary Bodybuilding Club brand. 2020 offered some perspective and after surviving the mandatory gym closures, Homer realized exactly the kind of gym he wanted. It took over a year to find the right home, but when our Hyperion location became available Rodeo Athletic Club was born.

    WORK WITH HOMER: Homer’s clients are ready to go the distance. Sure, we can sprint toward summer or get you into that wedding dress on time, but what 1-on-1 training is really about is honing your skills, learning how to access intensity, and building a foundation to continue training for decades to come. Homer will meet you were you are at and then walk you through that process with care and dedication so that you are always excited for your sessions and come away feeling a little better than the day before. Easy going but committed to your progress, Homer is a great coach for beginners and experienced athletes alike.