Santa Clara University

Meet the Instructors!

Jeanee' Burns Jeanee' has a degree in Exercise Physiology from San Jose State University. She has been teaching group exercise for 15 years and personal training for 13 years. She has special studies focused in nutrition, Pilates and weight training. Jeanee’ is certified in Pilates and BalleCore as well as by ACSM. You can find her in multiple slots here at the Malley Center teaching classes that are easy to follow but challenging for your body!

 

Meggan Casas Meggan has been teaching at Santa Clara for four years - since the fall of her freshman year. Now a first year law student, she is excited to be back teaching again. She focuses on kickboxing and strength training, with great music, and ever-changing routines. She loves meeting fellow students and staying involved on the campus through her classes. In her spare time for the next three years, you can also find her in the library, pouring over law books.

 

Laurence "Lar" Caughlan Larry graduated from both San Francisco State University and the Teacher Trainer Program at the Integral Yoga Institute in 1972. That same year he was invited to establish one of the first university yoga programs in the country through the Women's Physical Education Department at SFSU where he has been on staff ever since. In 1978, San Jose State University also invited Larry to establish their first yoga program for which he has been teaching since that inaugural year. In 1990, Santa Clara University invited Larry to campus to lead a lunchtime yoga class and he continues to teach a traditional eight week yoga course for beginners.

 

Eversley Forte Eversley has a degree in Electrical Engineering and is certified by ACSM, ACE, and AFAA. Since 2001, he has been leading energetic and motivating fitness classes here at SCU. His coaching approach to group exercise allows him to challenge all fitness levels. Eversley is also the Executive Producer and Director of the Cardio Athletic Kickbox video and DVD series. He has been a martial artist, actor and stunt performer on commercials and films for over 10 years.

 

Liz Gabbani Liz has a Master of Fine Arts degree, is YogaFit certified and brings over 12 years of fitness experience to SCU. Liz has taught a variety of dance and Yoga classes and focuses on a fun but relaxing environment. In her spare time, she enjoys running, reading, dancing, and music.

 

Meghan McNamara Meghan is a certified instructor through Spinning and Mad Dogg Athletics. She runs cross country and track for Santa Clara, and has been running competitively for five years. Along with running, Meghan also cycles outdoors. She is studying biology with an emphasis in pre-health. She has a deep passion for fitness, coaching, and inspiring others through exercise. Along with running and cycling, Meghan enjoys horseback riding, swimming, waterskiing, and Eastern medicine..

 

Stephen Smoker Stephen is a new indoor cycling instructor and hold a national certification through Mad Dogg Athletics and Spinning.  He brings along with him a wealth of knowledge and experience: 4 years of competing in triathlons, 4 years on SCU's Crew Team, and hours upon hours of road cycling experience.  He also brings along his vast knowledge of nutrition and fitness motivation.  Besides riding his 2004 Specalized Roubaix, Stephen enjoys and cooking, gardening, and public transportation.  Stephen is also the Volunteer and Sponsor Coordinator for the Mermaid Triathlon Series and a small business owner, Smoker Wetsuits.

Anne Wilde Anne believes that fitness begins with an appreciation for the gift of our bodies and our health.  Using that gift to become stronger, leaner, and more flexible, gives us energy and endurance, reduces stress, and promotes a feeling of well being that radiates beyond ourselves.   Anne is an SCU alum (MA Counseling) with 15 years of experience as a group exercise instructor and personal trainer.  She holds certifications from AFAA and ACSM and enjoys teaching aerobic dance, Yoga, Pilates, step, and cardio sculpt.  Anne is also an American Heart Association CPR and First Aid Instructor and as the owner of AnneAerobic CPR, she enjoys teaching people the skills that save lives.

 

Evelyn Wolf Evelyn has certifications in both Yoga and massage therapy and over nine years of group fitness experience. She is new to SCU in 2007 and will be teaching an engergizing Vinyasa Yoga class. Her other interests include hiking, wellness, reading, dancing, and movies.

If you have any questions about our instructors, email fitness@scu.edu