MAKE YOURSELF COACHING & COMMUNITY PARTNERS
OUR COACHES
CERTIFIED STRENGTH & CONDITIONING SPECIALIST, FORMER PROFESSIONAL BASKETBALL PLAYER & COLLEGIATE COACH
ALYSA HORN
is a former collegiate and professional basketball player known for her toughness, competitiveness and selflessness. As a coach these qualities are at the forefront of her message to the athletes she works with today.
The founder of Make Yourself, owner of the Sweat Lab, a born and raised Alaskan with a Bachelor's of Science in Health and four years coaching experience at the collegiate level, Coach Horn brings an experiential and science based approach on how to train mental and physical toughness.
Coach Horn has been helping Alaskans unlock the best in themselves as a basketball player development coach and strength coach for over 7 years.
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING COACH, CROSSFIT LEVEL 2
ESTHER MENDES
is originally from Brazil, but is a true Alaskan at heart and is passionate about helping Alaskans pursue the best versions of themselves through fitness.
She earned a Bachelors of Science in Health & Physical Education, is pursuing her CrossFit Level 3 Certification, and is Gymnastics Level 1 Certified.
She has over a decade of experience working with athletes of all abilities and ages. While not at the gym she can be found in the mountains hiking or biking, running half marathons, being overly affectionate to stranger’s dogs, or enjoying a cup of coffee at a local shop.
CERTIFIED STRENGTH & CONDITIONING SPECIALIST, FORMER COLLEGIATE VOLLEYBALL PLAYER
Isabel Evans
is a former collegiate volleyball player for the University Of Alaska Anchorage. As an athlete, Coach Evans brought grit, hard work, and joy to the game. As she begins her coaching career, she strives to make a positive impact on young athletes careers.
She received her Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology and a minor in Athletic Training from The University Of Alaska Anchorage as well. She is a certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the NSCA.
When Coach Evans is not in a gym, she enjoys spending time outside and being with family and friends.
COACHES AT THE SWEAT LAB
CHAD & TAWNYA HARRIS
are fill in coaches at the Sweat Lab. Former owners of Coho Athletics, the Harris’ are both incredible human beings looking to help others be healthy through fitness. They practice what they preach from a health and fitness standpoint. Both Chad and Tawnya are certified CrossFit coaches, proud parents of two amazing kids, and Wild Scoops enthusiasts.
