Trainers

Meet the Team Behind Your Progress

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Great results require great coaching. Our East Austin team combines deep expertise in strength training, exercise science, and real-world nutrition to guide you at every step.

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With over 20 years of experience as a personal trainer and nutrition coach, Blackbird Fitness and Nutrition owner Marlo has trained all types of clients - from corporate executives to former NFL players, each working towards goals such as weight loss, rehabilitation, and sports-specific training.

There is no goal that Marlo and her team cannot help clients reach, nor any obstacle that they cannot work around to help Blackbird’s clients achieve what they always thought was unattainable.

Marlo Kovach, Owner

NASM, CES , SFS , FNS , Trigger Point, TRX, NASM WLS

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With a passion for lifting heavy things and helping you get stronger. Her specialty is strength training and habit-based coaching, and she trains with an emphasis on empowering others to feel strong and confident in their bodies.

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Sarah Leahy

ACE, CPR/AED, Precision Nutrition Certification, Pre/Post Natal


As a lifelong sports competitor, with multiple races under their belt, Kaedyn has always pushed to achieve their own goals through fitness and nutrition. With a newfound drive as a Certified Personal Trainer, he pushes to achieve.

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Kaedyn Miller

NASM, CPR/AED


Evan’s passion for training stemmed from a desire to reach the upper echelon in Ultimate Frisbee. After years of experimenting with different training and nutrition strategies, he believes in a well-rounded approach that balances working out and working in.

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Evan Swiatek

ACE, CPR/AED


Erika has been working in the health and fitness field for the past 12 years, in both personal training and PTA, having worked in outpatient ortho, home health, and skilled nursing facilities. She strived to help improve adherence and retention.

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Erika Goldschen

ACE CPR/AED, PTA, Pre/Post Natal


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Scotch

Certified DOG

Blackbird’s Certified DOG, Scotch is one of may furry friend working alongside Blackbird’s trainer to keep them motivated.