Owner

Pamela MacElree holds a Bachelor of Science from The Pennsylvania State University and a Masters of Science in Injury Prevention and Sports Performance from California University of

Pennsylvania. She holds the National Academy of Sports Medicine – Optimum Performance Training certification and the Level 1 International Youth Conditioning Specialist.

Additionally, she has worked as an independent contractor for one of North America’s largest pharmaceutical companies, supplying health and wellness education to its employees. Recognizing the value in quality programs and their applications Pamela has also collaborated on delivering the most comprehensive Kettlebell training certification for Fitness Professionals in the United States and Germany, Kettlebell Athletics. Pamela enjoys photography, gardening, and spending time with her husband and two young children.

RYAN

Lead Coach | Certified Personal Trainer

Ryan has been a coach at Urban Athlete since 2012. He is a certified strength and conditioning coach through the NSCA and certified kettlebell coach through Kettlebell Athletics. He also has over 15 years of USA Swimming coaching experience, including serving as head coach of the boys’ varsity swim team at William Penn Charter School, senior coach at Penn Charter Aquatic Club, and as head coach of Lower Moreland Swimming and Diving. Ryan swam for the University of Pennsylvania. He was a US Nationals competitor in the 100 free, 200 free, 100 fly and 50 free in 2003-2004. Ryan was an Olympic Trials semi-finalist in the 50 free in 2004 and world ranked top 50 in the 50-meter freestyle. Ryan lives in Germantown with his three children, who play soccer and lacrosse.