March 12-15 Program Cancellations updated 03/09/26 4:32 p.m.

To accommodate campus needs during Book Fest, the following scheduled Campus Recreation programming will be cancelled:

Intramural Sports (IM) games on Thursday, March 12, will be rescheduled to another date. For further updates, please check our IMLeagues portal as Book Fest approaches.

The evening Faculty/Staff Small Group Training class will be cancelled on Thursday, March 12.

All EHIP classes on Friday, March 13, will be cancelled.

All group exercise classes will be cancelled starting Thursday, March 12, after 3 p.m., through Sunday, March 15.

Take this chance to enjoy the New Orleans Book Festival's expanded offerings. Thank you for understanding, and happy Book Fest!

Social Pool is Open! updated 03/04/26

The social pool is now open for the spring/summer season! Take a break and relax at our sun deck and outdoor pool during your next visit to the Reily Center during these upcoming warmer months. View the social pool hours on our Aquatics page.

Meet the Personal Trainers

Meet the dedicated individuals who make up our exceptional personal training team – a group of certified fitness professional committed to guiding you on your journey to a healthier, stronger, and more confident version of yourself.

Click on the photos for a complete bio of each trainer, a list of their training specialties, availability, and client status. Hover over the images for a quick view. 

Deanie Morgan

Specialties: Hydraulic and Pneumatic Specialist

Status: Not Accepting Clients

TU Fit Availability: Yes

Della Tasker

Specialties: Resistance Training, Recover, Circuit Training  (HIIT/Tabata), and TRX

Status: Accepting New Clients

TU Fit Availability: Yes

Luciana Villareal Romero

Specialties: Strength Training, Olympic Lifting, and Hypertrophy Training

Status: Not Accepting New Clients

TU Fit Availability: N/A

Bruce Carter

Specialties: Athletic Performance, Strength and Conditioning, and Cardio

Status: Accepting New Clients

TU Fit Availability: N/A

Lalah Lawrence

Specialties: Strength and Conditioning, Pilates

Status: Accepting New Clients

TU Fit Availability: N/A

Haley Daniel

Specialties: Strength and Conditioning, Endurance Training

Status: Accepting New Clients

TU Fit Availability: N/A

Preston Radde

Specialties: Powerlifting, Bodybuilding, and Body Composition

Status: Accepting New Clients

TU Fit Availability: N/A

Lily O'Connor

Specialties: Strength and Conditioning, Circuit Training, and Toning

Status: Accepting New Clients

TU Fit Availability: N/A

Kam Sharifi

Specialties: Corrective Exercise, Cardio, and Endurance Training

Status: Accepting New Clients

TU Fit Availability: Yes

Candis Johnson

Specialties: Lifestyle Change, Strength/Toning, Functional Fitness, and Endurance Training

Status: Not Accepting Clients

TU Fit Availability: Yes

Melissa Liberson

Specialties:  Strength, Weight Loss, Cardiovascular Fitness, Lifestyle Change, Athletic Training, Functional Fitness 

Status: Accepting New Clients

TU Fit Availability: N/A

Etienne Vallotton

Specialties: Boxing/Kickboxing training, Circuit Training, HIIT 

Status: Accepting New Clients

TU Fit Availability: Yes

Joseph Kepper

Specialties: Strength and Conditioning, HIIT, Balance and Stabilization Training, Endurance, Cardio, Nutrition 

Status: Accepting New Clients

TU Fit Availability: Yes

Brandon Rhody

Specialties: Strength and Conditioning, Bodybuilding

Status: Accepting New Clients

TU Fit Availability: N/A

Michele Huck

Specializations: Women's Fitness and Senior Fitness

Availability: Not Accepting New Clients

TU Fit Availability: N/A

Melanie Lloyd

Specialties: Strength and Conditioning, HIIT (Tabata, EMOM, AMRAPs)

Status: Not Accepting New Clients

TU Fit Availability: N/A

Tonka Zacharovksa

Specialties: Nutrition, Recovery, Cardio, Strength Training, and HIIT

Status: Not Accepting New Clients

TU Fit Availability: N/A

Nadia Steinle

Specialties: Strength and Conditioning, HIIT, Pilates, and Low Impact

Status: Not Accepting New Clients

TU Fit Availability: N/A

" Great value, trainers are knowledgeable and easy to work with, the biggest thing is that keeps me accountable for my fitness goals, as I have someone to communicate my progress. "

— Jack Mezey, TU student

" I'm definitely much stronger than I was when I started. Melissa is tough, pushes me, and though I may complain a lot, I'm actually grateful for it. My body hates every minute of it, but it's really a mental barrier at the end of the day. I can stretch further, run farther, and lift heavier than I ever thought I would be able to. Melissa really listened earnestly when I said I was having a hard time with some of the exercises and changed my routine to fit my needs. I appreciate that. "

— Tracey Bellina, TU staff