Train with the best that’s the SPARK difference.

HQ-SHUWAIKH

TARIK BOUGETAIB

Shuwaikh Branch

Country:
Morocco

Certifications:

  • Eleiko Weightlifting
  • Strong First Bodyweight
  • Strong First Kettelbell
  • Human Performance Application Workshop

Awards:

  • Olympic Games ATHENS 2004
  • Olympic Games BEIJING 2008
  • IAAF World Championships HELSINKI 2005
  • IAAF World Championships OSAKA 2007
  • Athina IAAF World Cup – 2nd place Team Africa
  • Francophone Games – 1 gold medal, 2 bronze medals
  • African Championships – 1 gold medal, 1 bronze medal
  • African record in TRIPLE JUMP – from 2007 to 2019
  • Mediterranean games – 1 silver medal

Specialization:

  • Fitness
  • Track & Field

ILIAS KESIDIS

Shuwaikh Branch

Country:
Greece

Certifications:

  • NSCA certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS)
  • Exos Performance Specialist xp
  • CFSC level 1 2 Certified Functional Strength Coach
  • Certified FMS Functional Movement System LEVEL 1,2
  • Pn Certified Precision Nutrition Approach
  • Certified MA level 1 Chinese Olympic Weight lifting
  • UEFA B Certified Coach for football
  • Certified First Aider from American Heart Association
  • Certified Lifeguard for Swimming pool and Beach

Degree:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Sport Science

Specialization:

  • Performance Specialist
  • Functional Training Specialist
  • Strength and Conditioning Specialist
  • Bodybuilding Specialist
  • Nutrition Approach

ALPER KARAKAYA

Shuwaikh Branch

Country:
Turkey

Certifications:

  • Turkish Body Building Federation Trainer Certificate
  • International Pilates Federation Mat-1 And Reformer-1 Certificate
  • Kocaeli University Pedagocic Formation Certificate

Degree:

  • Kocaeli University P.E. And Sports Academy Bachelors Degree
  • Bahcesehir University Sports Management Masters Degree

Specialization:

  • Functional Training
  • Pilates
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Gain

SOTIRIS STOUMPOS

Shuwaikh Branch

Country:
Greece

Certifications:

  • NASM personal training certification
  • ISSA strength and conditioning certification
  • Clean health institute strength system international certification level 1
  • AF studies personal training
  • Advanced personal training certification

Awards:

  • Karate National Champion
  • Jiu-jitsu 2nd place Nationals

Specialization:

  • Strength and conditioning
  • Muscle building
  • Athletic performance

MILOS DJORDJEVIC

Shuwaikh Branch

Country:
Serbia

Certifications:
Oxford Academy Serbia: Personal Trainer

Degree:
Bachelor of Economics

Specialization:

  • Fat loss
  • Strength and conditioning
  • High intesity

MARCEL DE KLERK

Shuwaikh Branch

Country:
South Africa

Certifications:

  • Qualifications certificates in Personal training
  • Anatomy and biomechanics of strength training

  • Explosive power and sprint training
  • Strength and Conditioning training
  • Nutrition
  • High-Intensity Interval Training
  • Advanced strength and power training methodologies

Degree:

  • International Institute for Sport Science and Fitness Training
  • Higher certification personal trainer

Specialization:

  • Muscle building
  • Weight-loss
  • Strength and Conditioning

ANDRES ARCAYA

Shuwaikh Branch

Country:
Venezuela

Certifications:

  • Bachelor Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Certified Personal Trainer
  • Fat Loss Specialist
  • Certificate 3 in Fitness
  • Performance Nutrition Coach
  • 200h Yoga Teacher

Degree:

  • Nutritionist and Dietician
  • PT Certification
  • LYT Yoga Method Performance Nutrition Course

Specialization:

  • Fat loss
  • Muscle gain
  • Body building
  • Functional training
  • Functional training
  • Nutrition for special needs

CHRISTOS PAPADOPOULOS

Shuwaikh Branch

Country:
Greece

Certifications:

  • Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS by NSCA)
  • Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT)
  • EXOS Performance Specialist (XPS)
  • UEFA C Football Coaching Licence
  • FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine
  • First Aid/ BLS/ AED Provider

Degree:

  • MSc- Sports, Exercise & Health Sciences
  • BSc- Physical Education & Sports Science

Specialization:

  • Strength & Conditioning
  • Strength Training
  • Hypertrophy
  • Endurance Training
  • Athletic Performance
  • Weight Management
  • Mobility & Corrective Exercise
  • Injury prevention & Return to play
  • Youth Training/ Long Term Athletic Development
  • Exercise for Health

WESLEY KUIJPERS

Shuwaikh Branch

Country:
The Netherlands

Certifications:

  • EXOS Performance Specialist (XPS) by EXOS
  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) by the National Strength and Conditioning Association
  • Certificate in Medical Neuroscience by Duke University
  • Elite Certified Personal Trainer (E-CPT) by the International Sports Sciences Association
  • Functional Movement Screening levels (FMS) by the Functional Movement Systems
  • Senior Fitness Specialist (SFS) by the National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Neuro-Linguistic Master Practitioner (NLP) by the Priority Academ

Degree:

  • Prof. Doctorate in Performance Science
  • Master of Science in Performance Coaching
  • Bachelor of Science in Strength and Conditioning
  • Secondary Vocational Programme in Sports and Exercise Coordination

Awards:

  • Excellence Award in Strength and Conditioning from Setanta College
  • Finished fifth at the Dutch Judo Championships

Specialization:

  • Strength and conditioning
  • Advanced resistance training modalities
  • Data and workload management
  • Rehabilitation training and return-to-play
  • Energy system development
  • Health and wellness training

LUDO RADEMAKER

Shuwaikh Branch

Country:
The Netherlands

Certifications:

  • Personal Training Specialist – Dutch HDA
  • NSCA-CPT – Dutch Examination
  • Mobility Training Level 1, 2 and 3
  • EXOS Performance specialist (XPS)​

Degree:

  • BSc in Sport Management
  • BSc in Strength and Conditioning

Specialization:

  • Functional screening
  • Corrective exercises
  • Mobility and stability training
  • Weight loss
  • Technical execution of exercise
  • Youth and novice athletes
  • Plyometrics

DAVID VELASCO

Shuwaikh Branch

Country:
Mexico

Certifications:

  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach (CCS) – NSCA​

Degree:

  • Technical Degree as a Business Administrator
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education

Awards:

  • Pachuca’s Football Club Academy u12 to u20
  • Mexico’s National Team Player u15, u17 and u20 with international appearance and
    more than 40 international games, winning several medals all over the world
  • Shrewsbury Cup Winner 2009 with Pachuca u15
  • MVP of the international tournament at Jaca. Spain 2010
  • Copa’s MX debut 2012
  • U20 Champion Clausura 2014
  • Liga’s Premier Champion Apertura 2016
  • Liga’s Premier Champion Clausura 2017
  • Automatic Promotion to Ascenso MX
  • Liga’s Premier Champion Clausura 2018
  • Liga’s Premier Champion 2018-2019
  • Automatic Promotion to Ascenso MX

Specialization:

  • Football Training & High Performance
  • Athletic Training
  • Athletic Development
  • Athletic Performance
  • Strength & Conditioning
  • Sports Performance
  • Plyometrics
  • Weight LossResistance Training
  • Cardiovascular Development

SHAUN BROWN

Shuwaikh Branch

Country:
South Africa

Certifications:

  • ETA Personal Training
  • ETA Higher Certificate in Fitness
  • Certified APEX Fitness Professional​
  • ISSA Nutritionist Certification

Awards:

  • 4th in South Africa, Nabba Bodybuilding Federation
  • Provincial Champion Nabba Bodybuilding
  • Provincial Overall Champion Nabba Bodybuilding
  • National Colours for Boxing

Specialization:

  • Bodybuilding
  • Boxing / Kickboxing
  • Weight Loss
  • Functional Training

NEMANJA JOVANOVIC

Shuwaikh Branch

Country:
Serbia

Degree:
• Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Awards:

  • Basketball Player in the Serbian National League and NJCAA
  • 2016 Runner-up in the GCAA Conference Final

Specialization:

  • Consultation & assessment
  • Injury prevention
  • Injury rehabilitation
  • Postoperative rehabilitation
  • Chiropractic adjustments
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Massage therapy
  • Acupressure
  • Dry cupping
  • Electro therapy
  • Kinesiology
  • Cryotherapy
  • Stretching and muscle relaxation
  • Strength and conditioning
  • Weightlifting
  • Basketball coaching

AURÉLIEN CHÉRUEL

Shuwaikh Branch

Country:
France

Certifications:

  • Fitness Instructor REPS Level 2
  • Personal Trainer REPS Level 3

Degree:

Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science

Awards:

Zianimal Academy (Mobility & Longevity Online Academy) Co-Owner

Specialization:

  • Calisthenics
  • Full body training
  • Mobility & Durability

    BORA BALKAN

    Shuwaikh Branch

    Country:
    Turkey

    Certification:

    • Olympic Weightlifting
    • CrossFit
    • Gymnastics
    • Metabolic Conditioning

    Degree:

    • Associates Degree in Logistics

    Awards:

    • U18 Semi Final Basketball Championship (Turkey)
    • U18 Semi Final Basketball Championship (Turkey)
    • U18 Turkish Basketball Championship
    • Fittest Gorilla Challenge (3rd Place)
    • Battle of Bosphorus (6th Place)
    • V-City Fitness Championship (12th Place)
    • Antrenos Team Challenge (1st Place)
    • Athens Throwdown (10th Place)
    • Euro Grid League (5th Place)
    • Beach Showdown (4th Place)
    • CrossFit Open 2024 (Top 100 Fittest Man in Asia)
    • Hyrox Rotterdam Pro (5th Place)
    • Arena Throwdown (2nd Place)
    • Hyrox Race Simulation (3rd Place)

    Specialization:

    • Olympic Weightlifting
    • CrossFit
    • Hyrox
    • Gymnastics
    • Indoor Running
    • Nutrition Advice
    • Personalized Program Design

    STEVEN PAGES

    Shuwaikh Branch

    Country:
    United Kingdom

    Certifications:
    • ActiveIQ Advanced Personal Training
    • ActiveIQ Exercise Referral/Rehab
    • ActiveIQ Kids Fitness
    • CrossFit Level 2
    • CrossFit Gymnastics
    • British Weightlifting Level 1
    • Alberta Weightlifting Level 1
    • 50HR Yin Yoga

    Specialization:
    • Strength & Conditioning
    • Olympic Weightlifting
    • HYROX
    • Functional Fitness
    • Group Training

        DOUGLAS FERREIRA

        Shuwaikh Branch

        Country:
        Brazil

        Certifications:
        • Personal Trainer ISSA
        • Strength and Conditioning ISSA

        Degree:
        Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education

        Awards:
        • Former Professional Futsal Player
        • 4 Appearances in the UEFA Futsal Champions League
        • Polish Futsal Champion
        • Polish Cup Futsal Champion
        • Polish Super Cup Champion
        • Greek Futsal Champion

        Specialization:
        • Functional Training
        • Strength and Conditioning
        • Sports Performance (Football)
        • Weight Loss

              PHILIP EKWAM

              Shuwaikh Branch

              Country:
              Kenya

              Certifications:
              • Middle- & Long-Distance Athlete
              • Endurance Performance Training

              Degree:
              • Diploma in Community Development & Sports

              Awards:
              • 5,000m & 10,000m Track Events
              • Multiple Podium Finishes in National & Regional Road Races

              Specializations:
              • Endurance & Performance Training
              • Marathon & Long-Distance Preparation
              • Running Mechanics & Efficiency
              • Strength & Conditioning for Runners
              • Injury Prevention & Recovery Systems
              • Biomechanics & Performance Optimization
              • Structured Training Plans for 5K to Marathon Athletes
              • Athletic Performance Development

                    GEORGE MILOJEVIC

                    Shuwaikh Branch

                    Country:
                    Serbia

                    Certifications:
                    • ISSA Certified Strength & Conditioning Coach
                    • ISSA Certified Personal Trainer
                    • BJJ Purple Belt

                    Degree:
                    • Master Psychologist (Psychotherapy & Business Psychology)

                    Specialties:
                    • Strength & Conditioning Coaching
                    • Body Composition (Fat Loss & Muscle Gain)
                    • Combat Sports Conditioning (BJJ & Boxing)
                    • Calisthenics Strength Skills (Handstand, Muscle-Ups & HSPU Proficiency)
                    • Behavior Change Coaching & Habit Development
                    • Athletic Performance Development

                    Train With the Absolute Best.
                    That’s the SPARK Difference.

                          ALEXANDR EGOROV

                          Shuwaikh Branch

                          Country:
                          Russia

                          Certifications:
                          • Adaptive Therapeutic Exercise Specialist
                          • Certified CrossFit Coach
                          • Rehabilitation Therapist

                          Degree:
                          • Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Training

                          Specialties:
                          • Functional Training
                          • Strength & Conditioning
                          • Rehabilitation & Injury Recovery
                          • Weight Loss & Body Transformation
                          • Muscle Building
                          • CrossFit Performance
                          • Swimming
                          • Kickboxing
                          • Sports Performance & Corrective Exercise

                                MARINUS HAYCOCK

                                Shuwaikh Branch

                                Country:
                                South Africa

                                Certifications:
                                • Corrective Exercise Specialist
                                • DNA-Based Training Specialist
                                • Nutrition Specialist
                                • Elite Personal Trainer
                                • Strength & Conditioning Specialist
                                • Mind-Body Fitness Coach
                                • Fitness Instructor

                                Awards:
                                • 2019 NPC South Africa Top 6 Coach Award
                                • 2016–2019 Provincial Bodybuilding Team Member
                                • 2016, 2017 & 2021 NPC Muscle Mulisha Champion (Bodybuilding) – 1st Place
                                • 2020 & 2022 NPC iCandy Champion (Bodybuilding) – 1st Place

                                Specializations:
                                • Strength & Conditioning
                                • Hypertrophy Training
                                • Functional Training
                                • Body Composition Analysis
                                • Nutrition Coaching
                                • DNA-Based Training
                                • Corrective Exercise
                                • Body Transformation
                                • Weight Loss
                                • Physique Development
                                • Habit Development
                                • Bodybuilding Coaching

                                      VINCENT ONYANGO OBWOLO

                                      Shuwaikh Branch

                                      Country:
                                      Kenya

                                      Certifications:
                                      • Les Mills Body Combat
                                      • Les Mills Body Sprint
                                      • Group Training
                                      • Personal Training
                                      • Aerobics & Aerobics Level 1
                                      • CPR with Basic First Aid

                                      Awards:
                                      • Boxing Amateur in 2007
                                      • Steps High Intensity 2010
                                      • Insanity Training 2017

                                      Specializations:
                                      • Strength & Conditioning
                                      • Weight Loss Program
                                      • Upcoming Bodybuilding Program
                                      • Boot Camp & Endurance Training
                                      • Sprint Classes
                                      • Body Combat Training