Meet Our Team
Originally from St. Louis, Bret grew up playing football and wrestling which transitioned to rugby and weightlifting later in life. After completing his Masters, Bret spent time as a strength and conditioning coach for the St. Louis Cardinals, St. Louis University, the Chicago White Sox and most recently the U.S. Ski and Snowboarding team. His time with elite athletes has prepared him to train a wide variety of disciplines as well as collaborate with sports medicine professionals during injury rehab. He and his wife have recently moved back to the St. Louis area and he’s excited to help local people reach their goals!
Dave Ananayo was born in the Philippines, raised in Hawai'i and is your stereotypical island boy. Growing up surfing, free-diving, fishing, and hiking has instilled a strong desire to maintain physical fitness at all the different stages of life. Along with all the hours spent at the beach and in the ocean, Dave was also a boxer from the age of 6 to 18 years old and wrestled in all four years of high school. At the age of 18, Dave moved to St. Louis, MO to attend Lindenwood University where he graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science. After graduating college, Dave interned at a local gym and eventually got hired at the same gym where he was given the chance to work with a huge variety of populations including special populations, intellectual disability populations, sports performance populations and general populations. Now, he is the full time Performance Specialist for Mercy Sports Performance and extremely excited to be on this journey with a great team.
Graduating from D2 Lacrosse at Maryville University of Saint Louis. Currently, in my Masters at Missouri Baptist University, Levi is a certified strength and conditioning specialist with diverse experience across collegiate and private settings; I am passionate about elevating athletic performance through evidence-based methodologies. My background includes working with various sports, including Soccer, Track, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, basketball, and more, where I have honed my skills in program design, athlete monitoring, and performance assessments. With certifications from NSCA and EXOS, I bring a scientific and adaptable approach to coaching, prioritizing safety, effectiveness, and athlete-specific development. Whether in the weight room or on the field, I aim to inspire and equip athletes to reach their highest potential.
Hey! My name is Grace Liebhart, I am currently finishing my Masters of Science for Health and Wellness at Lindenwood University here in St. Charles. I grew up doing gymnastics, swimming, diving, track and field, and continued my athletic career at Lindenwood University in their competitive cheerleading team becoming a 2x National Champion. I have been interning with EXOS this semester and are very grateful to continue my journey with this amazing team. I have learned so much in my time here and cannot wait to continue to grow and better myself and all of the people I get to meet and work with.