Three years before opening, SOTA Founder Phil Schrupp was struck by a drunk driver, fracturing his thoracic spine.
Just one year later, he was struck by yet another drunk driver, tearing several shoulder ligaments and leaving him with chronic pain throughout his entire upper body.
After countless physical therapy appointments with no improvement in his constant back and shoulder pain, he was eventually told he would have to learn to manage life without resolution.
Shortly after, he was introduced to evidence-based strength training, and after a few weeks, his aches and pains began to resolve, finally allowing him to live life on his own terms again.
He founded SOTA in 2017 and has since recruited a rockstar team of coaches to motivate, support, and lead our community to stronger, healthier, and more confident lives.
Phil is a dedicated husband and father of two young daughters. He has shaped the SOTA Personal Training system and processes to help other busy parents, executives, and everyday heroes take back control of their own lives and live a more active lifestyle.
MEET THE TEAM
our awesome people you’ll be working with
PHIL SCHRUPP Founder
ROB FINLAYSON Personal Trainer
KIRA KIRCHBERG Personal Trainer
KATY SCHRUPP Director of Member Experience & Operations
MADDY JOHNSON Personal Trainer
SEAN TUMILSON Personal Trainer
ELLIOT HOEKSTRA Personal Trainer & Director of SotaFIT
BLAKE PIESCHKE Personal Trainer
BEN KOHLER Personal Trainer & Head Success Coach
more than just a workout
From the very beginning, we set out to do more than just get people sweating. So we created a space where everyone feels right at home, welcomed, and comfortable pushing themselves to the next level. A place to sweat out any self-doubt or uncertainty. A place to take back control of your health, one workout at a time.
Every person who walks through our door is treated as an individual—not a number. Personalizing your experience is what allows us to understand your goals and help bridge the gap separating you from them. We’re committed to giving you the highest level of attention and service possible and to helping you feel your absolute best every single day. Ready to get started?
