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Craig Stuart
Craig Stuart is HYDRO-FIT's founder and Director of the HYDRO-FIT Academy. Certified with AEA, ACE. and AFAA, Craig has over 25 years experience leading and directing aquatic fitness programs. Craig is well known for his energetic and practical educational techniques. He is the 1992 recipient of AEA's Contribution to the Aquatic Fitness Industry Award and the 2002 recipient of ATRI’s prestigious Tsunami Spirit Award.
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Margie Caldwell-Cooper
Margie Caldwell-Cooper is AEA’s 2006 Global Aquatic Fitness Professional of the Year. Certified with ACE (gold), AEA, AFAA and Yoga Alliance, Margie is also a Master Trainer for Pilates Coach. She has extensive experience as a personal trainer, group fitness instructor and program director. Margie is a long time member of HYDRO-FIT’s education team.
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Steph Toogood
Steph Toogood is a highly respected international educator and water fitness presenter. Certified with ACE and AFAA and an AEA Training Specialist, Steph is also a three-star IDEA presenter and an Education Consultant to Speedo International. Steph has been named one of the Top 10 Fitness Instructors in the UK and is the 2004 recipient of AEA’s prestigious Global Award for Educational Excellence.
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Christine Crutcher
Christine Crutcher is site manager for an indoor water park and directs water fitness programs for two multi-pool park and recreation facilities. Christine has accumulated over 28 years experience in a variety of facility settings. She is certified with AEA and a popular presenter at state, regional and national water fitness conferences.
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Mimi Conner
Mimi Conner is owner and director of AQUA-FIT Swim & Wellness Center in Plano ,Texas. Mimi has over 18 years teaching experience, specializing in programs for Active Mature Adults, Adaptive Aquatics and Learn to Swim. Mimi is a Faculty Member and Event Coordinator for the HYDRO-FIT Academy and Aquatic Coordinator for SCW Fitness Education. Mimi’s certifications include AEA and SCW aquatic fitness professional, National Arthritis Foundation, AHA, ARC, and CPO.
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Team Leaders |
Paige Fox
Paige Fox has more than 18 years of experience in fitness instruction and is a personal trainer and group exercise instructor for The Spa at Sea Island. Certifications include ACE, AFAA and WSI. Paige brings her passion for dance and swimming into her training as she strives to inspire others to embrace exercise as a way of life.
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Irene McCormick
Irene McCormick is a group fitness instructor and personal trainer. She has a Master's degree in Exercise and Sport Science and is certified with ACE, AFAA, AEA, NSCA, SCW and the National Arthritis Foundation. As an adjunct faculty member at Upper Iowa University, Irene teaches biology and fitness and sports science classes.
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Skip Jennings
Skip Jennings is a fitness professional, motivational speaker and popular lecturer. He is a regular presenter for SCW Fitness, Crunch Fitness, Can Fit Pro, 24 Hour Fitness, IHRSA and IDEA. He is certified through AFAA, ACE, NASM and also holds 15 qualifications in Group Fitness, Personal Training, Nutrition and Life Coaching. He is the owner of SKIP FIT. His greatest passion is traveling, lecturing and motivating the world to live a full life.
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Manuel Velazquez
Manuel Velazquez is the lead instructor and mind & body personal trainer at the Golden Door Spa in Puerto Rico. He is an AFAA Team Pro and Examiner. He is certified with ACE, AFAA, SCW and ISAT. Manuel is a popular presenter in the U.S. and well known for his creative adaptation of Latin dance themes and styles into the water.
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Melissa Layne
Melissa Layne has served as a group fitness director for Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, Sportslife Club and Bally Fitness. She is a certified fitness instructor with ACE, AFAA, AEA and SCW. Melissa is a presenter for SFR and a faculty member of North Georgia State University.
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Monica Picard
Monica Picard is personal trainer and aquatic fitness instructor ceritified with AFAA and AEA. Her travels with the military have brought her full circle with many opportunities. Working with seniors, children, soldiers and women, Monica has used her teaching talent to lead fitness classes combining aerobic training and muscle conditioning.
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The Academy's teaching faculty brings together a distinguished group of fitness professionals dedicated to advancing the standards and practice of aquatic fitness leadership. Each member of the faculty has accumulated years of dedicated service to the aquatics industry and each is genuinely committed to the standards of excellence that make up the foundation of HYDRO-FIT Education.
