Trainers
Meet the Team Behind Your Progress
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Erika Goldschen
ACE CPR/AED, PTA, Pre/Post Natal
Scotch
Certified DOG
Blackbird’s Certified DOG, Scotch is one of may furry friend working alongside Blackbird’s trainer to keep them motivated.