Coaches

Phil Harrington

Owner, Head Coach

Contact: rustybarbell.ph@gmail.com

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  • Sports Performance, Powerlifting, Strongman

Phil is the owner and head coach at Rusty Barbell. After four years playing football for Adrian College, Phil went on to work as a defensive backs and assistant strength and conditioning coach at Adrian College, Knox College, and Kalamazoo College. Phil served as the strength and conditioning coach for Huron High School athletics in Ann Arbor, MI from 2017-2019. Phil has spent significant time in the private sector training clients from working parents to professional athletes.

Coach P is also a competitive powerlifter and currently holds the Indiana state RPS record in the 165 weight class.

EDUCATION

M.S. Exercise Physiology from Eastern Michigan University

B.S. Exercise Science from Adrian College

CERTIFICATIONS

USA Weightlifting Level 1

Adult CPR/AED

BT-C: Certification in Body Tempering


Jenna Steiner

Co-Owner, Head Personal Trainer

Contact: rustybarbell.js@gmail.com

  • Personal Training, Pregnancy/Post-Natal, Adult Strength and Conditioning, Sports Performance, Powerlifting

Jenna has worked as a personal trainer since 2018 and as a wellness coach since 2016. Jenna is also a certified Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism coach for those who are looking for guidance through their pregnancy and postpartum experience. She specializes in core/pelvic health and corrective exercise. Her training style focuses on muscular balance, postural alignment, and building a solid base for all clients.

EDUCATION

M.P.H. Health Behavior and Health Education from University of Michigan

B.A. Psychology from Oakland University

CERTIFICATIONS

Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist (in progress)

Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism

USA Weightlifting Level 1

Adult CPR/AED



Gage Robinson

Strength and Conditioning Intern

Gage is a sophomore at Madonna University where he is studying Exercise Science. He is a member of the men’s track & field team where he throws shotput, discus, hammer and javelin. Gage is also a competitive power lifter and won the 2021 MHSPLA State Championship in the SHW Division.

Gage plans to turn his love of lifting and coaching into a career once he completes college. He is excited to learn all he can from Coach P and Jenna.

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