Claire Trapp- Intern
Hometown: South Haven, MI
A bit about you: I played soccer my whole kid life. I absolutely love hot weather, I don’t even mind humidity. I grew up ridding horses and playing outside. Both my parents are from Ohio and are kinda conflicted in the fact that I’m living in Wolverine country haha
College/Major: Central Michigan University/Exercise Science with a minor in Nutrition
Favorite Movie: I don’t know if I have a favorite, but I do know every line of Shrek.
Favorite Sports Team: USA Women’s Soccer
Favorite Cheat Meal: Kraft Mac n’ Cheese with a Peanut Butter and Jelly (strawberry) sandwich
Biggest Fear: Drowning.
Hidden Talent: besides my Shrek thing, I’d say my hidden talent is Beat Boxing
Bucket List: Ride a horse across the Sahari Desert
AFS Person I look up to most: My old boss Steely
Reason I chose to intern at AFS: I was first attracted to AFS because I really love the town of A2, but what made me fall in love with it was how well Mike really treats his employees. He returned my phone call the very next day and told me, after talking with me on the phone for three minutes, that my positive energy was great and that he would love to set up an interview with me the next week. I don’t receive that quality of interaction from any other site that I had contacted and it really impressed me in a positive way.
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Nikhil Brueggemann-Intern
Hometown: Kalamazoo, MI
A bit about you:  I have always had a passion for athletics and exercise, my freshman year I briefly walked on to the football team at UofM. But decided not to keep playing due to the time commitment. Besides working out and school my major interest is writing.
College/Major: University of Michigan, Movement Science
Favorite Movie: Goodfellas
Favorite Sports Team: Detroit Tigers
Favorite Cheat Meal: Barbecue, brisket, or pulled pork
Biggest Fear: Failing because I didn’t work hard enough!
Hidden Talent: Writing (I’ve even had some published before!)
Bucket List: Climb a major mountain
Person I look up to most: My older brother
Reason I chose to intern at AFS: I was attracted to AFS for the positive atmosphere and the upbeat environment
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Candace Brecht- Intern
Hometown: Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
A bit about you: I grew up in a small town on a lake, so I love outdoor activities such as kayaking, waterskiing, paddle boardng, etc. In high school, I focused my time on my love of music, participating in show choir and continuing to play the piano for 12 years. When I began college, I decided to pursue a pre-med track to become a doctor.
College/Major: University of Michigan, Movement Science
Favorite Movie: Forrest Gump
Favorite Sports Team: Detroit Tigers
Favorite Cheat Meal: Frozen Yogurt
Biggest Fear: I’m fearless!!!
Hidden Talent: Baking the perfect apple pie
Bucket List: Exploring every continent at some point in my life
Person I look up to most: My older sister
Reason I chose to intern at AFS: The focus of my hobbies growing up were fitness and nutriton, both of which were emphasized as very important in my household growing up. AFS is unique in that it emphasizes the importance of balancing both of those components to live a healthy lifestyle, instead of just one or the other. I found that the values of AFS matched my own, and I knew AFS would be the right place for me
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Gino Gonzalez- Strength Assistant
Hometown: Orange County, CA
A bit about you:  I have always had a passion for athletics and exercise, my freshman year I briefly walked on to the football team at UofM. But decided not to keep playing due to the time commitment. Besides working out and school my major interest is writing.
College/Major: Washtenaw Community College/ Exercise Science
Favorite Movie: End of Watch
Favorite Sports Team: U of M Wolverines.. Go Blue!
Favorite Cheat Meal: Little Caesars Pizza
Biggest Fear: Being stranded in the middle of the ocean
Hidden Talent: Singing!
Bucket List: Climb Mt. Everest and becoming a Certified Sky Diver
Person I look up to most: My inspiring and beautiful mother 🙂
Reason I chose to work at AFS: There is no other fitness facility that has the opportunity to grow and has such a positive and uplifting environment.