MEET OUR COACHING STAFF
Joel Clark
Head Coach / Owner
Joel Clark
Head Coach / Owner
Joel is the founder and Head Coach at Rough House Fitness and Athletics. Joel holds numerous Fitness certifications and has a desire to see all of his clients attain their goals.
He sees all of his clients as true athletes and his personable, nonjudgmental approach makes everyone feel comfortable and supported.
Susan Clark
Fitness Trainer
Susan Clark
Fitness Trainer
Sue has been in the fitness industry for over 22 years.
Her passion for fitness is contagious in the gym where she strives to see all of her students reach their fullest potential.
Her passion for fitness is contagious in the gym where she strives to see all of her students reach their fullest potential.
Lex Ballas
Trainer/Athlete
Lex Ballas
Trainer/Athlete
Lex has always had a passion for fitness ranging from bodybuilding, running, endurance and HIIT training. He met Joel in 2012 and was introduced to Fitness and immediately fell in love with the training methodology and functionality of the sport. He currently holds a Level 1 and Strongman Certification. Aside from coaching he regularly joins the class in the workout of the day.
Dana Hansen
Coach & Trainer
Dana Hansen
Coach & Trainer
Dana is a L1 certified Fitness Coach with 14 years of experience and a graduate of Western Connecticut State University. Dana has been with Rough House Fitness and Athletics for two years. She is a group fitness coach and a one-on-one personal trainer for all ages. Dana specializes in weight training as well as keeping members motivated during high intensity workouts.
Abby Befford
Coach
Abby Befford
Coach
Abby is a NASM CPT certified personal trainer. She graduated from the University of Bridgeport in 2021 with a Bachelor’s degree in Health Science, a concentration in Exercise/Fitness & a minor in Psychology. She also played Division II soccer her 4 years at the University