Dave Redding

Dave Redding, 49, coached his 22nd season in the National Football League as head strength and conditioning coach of the San Diego Chargers. He was in charge of their year-round strength and conditioning program. Prior to that he was in charge of Washington's strength and conditioning program. Redding served in the same capacity with Cleveland (1982-88) and Kansas City (1989-98) while Schottenheimer was the head coach for both teams.

Before becoming Cleveland's first-ever strength and conditioning coach in 1982, Redding served as strength coach at Missouri (1978-81) and Washington State (1977), where he also coached defensive ends. He began his coaching career in 1976 at his alma mater, Nebraska, as a graduate assistant under Tom Osborne.

Jimmy Mentis

With 25 years of experience, Jimmy Mentis has earned his reputation as "America's most trusted trainer and fitness personality." As a professional bodybuilder and fitness model, Mentis has appeared on the cover of countless national and international magazines, including Muscle & Fitness and Ironman Magazine.

With a 22-year career as an IFBB athlete, a fitness cover model, and a personal trainer, he has helped hundreds of men and women transform their bodies and their lives. Mentis has inspired millions of people and regularly contributes articles to national and international fitness magazines. Known as the "Master of Low Body Fat," Mentis has spent the majority of his life educating and motivating others to utilize these factors to improve their lives, their bodies, and their spirits. Mentis has gained notoriety for the production and development of several top-selling performance products in the and is one of the most creative and business-savvy members in the sports nutrition arena.

Career Highlights:

COVERS AND FEATURES

• Joe Weider's Muscle and Fitness (International)
• Joe Weider's Flex Magazine (International)
• GQ
• T.V. Guide
• Parillo Performance Press
• Cultura Fisica and Fitness (Italy)
• Ironman Magazine
• Musclemag International
• Sports and Fitness Magazine (Spain, France)
• BodyFitness (Greece)
• Miami Herald
• Sun-Sentinel
• Las Vegas Review Journal
• PhillyFit Magazine
• Florida Physique Magazine
• JerseyFit Magazine

Mike Karney

Picked in the fifth round by the New Orleans Saints in the 2004 NFL draft, Karney proves to be a solid lead blocker and consistent receiver in the backfield. The Saints' decision to give up two draft picks for Karney has proven to be a good one. He has started 22 of 32 games in his first two seasons. During the December 10, 2006 Sunday Night Football Game against the Dallas Cowboys Karney had his best game. He scored two receiving and one rushing touchdowns, his first three touchdowns in the NFL. He has been given the nickname "Karneybeast."

Therrian Fontenot

Therrian Fontenot, NFL defensive back for the Philadelphia Eagles. Therrian held the fastest 100-meter time in California as a senior in high school. A four-year letterman at Fresno State, Therrian began his NFL career with the Buffalo Bills in 2005, then signed with Green Bay in December 2005. In 2006 Therrian was signed by the Cleveland Browns, and in 2007 he joined the Philadelphia Eagles.

Gary Craner

Gary Craner was inducted into the NATA Hall of Fame in 1994. He began his career as a trainer for the California Angels. As the first athletic trainer in Idaho to be certified by the NATA, Craner led the campaign for Idaho State licensure of athletic trainers. His many accomplishments include being President of the Idaho Athletic Trainers' Association, President of the Idaho Association of Sports Medicine, Vice-President and then President of the Northwest Athletic Trainers Association, and a finalist for President of the National Athletic Trainers' Association. He's been the head athletic trainer at Boise State University since 1972.

David Binn

David Binn was recently rewarded with his first trip to the Pro Bowl in 2007 when AFC head coach Bill Belichick selected him as the conference's "need" player. It provided a satisfying end to a record-breaking season.

In November, Binn broke the team record for career games played. The 14-year veteran, who joined the Chargers as an undrafted free agent from Cal-Berkeley in 1994, has spent his entire career in Lightning Bolts. He is the longest tenured player on the roster and in 13 seasons has only missed one game due to injury. The aforementioned November contest in Denver was the 201st of Binn's career, breaking the team record of 200 games played (which had been shared by Junior Seau and Russ Washington). Binn heads into 2007 having played in 207 career games for the Bolts.

Dave Harrison

"I grew up in N.J. riding Schwinn sting rays. My dad was a banker in NYC and thankfully we moved to Seattle where I raced BMX in High school. My family is unique in that we are all multi-sport pioneers. My sisters both raced pro triathlon in the 80's and so I had to follow suit. Our idea of a family vacation was to qualify for Ironman and go to Kona for the World Championships! I was mostly a downhill ski racer in college at the University of Maine and did not start racing Mt bikes professionally until 1987. I have also done a four-year stint as a Pro Off Road Triathlete and adventure racer. My real passion is to help people understand the importance of fitness and nutrition as a lifetime ambition - not just a fleeting phase. I am a personal trainer and consult everyone from beginners to pro athletes on the importance of proper bike fit, equipment and nutrition."

Career Highlights

• 2007 Boise Urban Assault Pro Champion
• 2006 Bogus Banzai, XC — 1st
• 2006 Galena Ginder — 1st
• 2006 Pomerelle Pounder — 1st

Dermontti Dawson

Dermontti Dawson attended Bryan Station High School in Lexington, and was recognized as a nationally-ranked track and field performer in the discus and shot put. During his junior year, as a favor to his friend, he joined the football team as a guard. After graduation he planned to attend college on a track scholarship, but recruiters at the University of Kentucky convinced him to attend on a football scholarship instead.

Picked by the Steelers in the second round of the 1988 NFL draft, he played on the offensive line alongside Mike Webster, from whom he took over the role of starting center the next year.

He quickly became one of the most respected players among the Steelers, as well as one of the best in the league at his position. Due to his friendly demeanor he earned the nickname Ned Flanders, after the character from The Simpsons.

From 1992 to 1998, Dawson was named to seven straight Pro Bowls. He played in 171 consecutive games, until severe hamstring injuries forced him to sit out nine games in 1999 and seven more games in 2000. Dawson was released by the Steelers following the 2000 season, but opted to retire rather than trying to play for another team.

Dawson currently sits on the Board of Trustees at his alma mater, the University of Kentucky. He is married, with two children.

During his first year of eligibility, Dawson was one of twenty-five finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2005.

Garrett Stephenson

Garrett Stephenson is a former professional baseball player for the St. Louis Cardinals. Garret started his career in 1992 with the Baltimore Orioles. In 1997 he played for the Philadelphia Phillies, and in 1998 he moved to the St. Louis Cardinals to play out his last 5 years. He retired in 2003.

As soon as Garrett retired, he went straight into the business world. Garrett is currently opening his own baseball academy for kids who are serious about improving their skills and fundamentals in the game of baseball.

Dave DePew

Dave DePew (MFT, LSN) is an experienced San Diego-based Personal Trainer, Weight Loss Specialist, Licensed Sports Nutritionist, Strength Coach, and Natural Bodybuilder. Dave is one of the nation's most highly sought-after transformation and performance enhancement specialists. His reputation throughout San Diego for producing amazing results with his clients is well known.

Dave picked up his first barbell at the age of 8 and started personal training in 1991. Dave is someone with real-life, "in the trenches and under the bar" experience. The standard Dave has set for himself is to be continually recognized as one of the best in the world. Dave has helped transform the lives of thousands.

Dave has attained a wide variety of certifications and specializations from over a dozen nationally recognized organization. He has his own online fitness and nutrition radio network and is a contributor for many of the best online fitness and nutrition websites. Additionally, Dave is on many expert panels and helps to consult with many of the industry's top Health & Fitness companies.

Dave has made it his life's mission is to motivate and teach others how to lead a more healthy and fit lifestyle and to wage a war against obesity. His objectives are to educate and empower, to expose the sources of fitness and weight loss deception, and to assist in changing the lives of people everywhere.