DAVE THOMAS
Position: Founder, Trainer
Build: 6”0”, 170 lbs.
From: McLean, Virginia
Graduated: Univ. of Richmond, 2004
Favorite Exercise: Deadlift (395#), Push Press (235#), Box Jump (57″)
Least Favorite Exercise: Burpees
I Eat: Clean 90% of the time, tons of protein, tons of veggies, tons of eggs, little fruit, mixed nuts here and there, massive hot sauce intake, zero dairy except for cheese, no added sugar, and whatever the hell I want Friday night through Sunday night. Food, drink, whatever.
Favorite Cheat Food: Chic-Fil-A
Favorite Team: Washington Redskins
Embarrassing Fact: Terrified of cockroaches
Fun Facts: Played in (2) NCAA Tournaments, driven across the country and back three times, had a stuffed bear for an embarrassingly long time
About Dave
Dave grew up in McLean, Virginia surrounded by sports from the time he was little. Fortunate enough to get a Division-I athletic offer, Dave attended college at the University of Richmond where he played baseball and was Team Captain. The Spiders went on to win (1) Atlantic 10 Championship and make (2) Division-I NCAA Tournament appearances, with Dave earning Conference Player of the Week honors and a stretch of batting .400 for a month.
Upon graduating from Richmond in 2004 with a B.S. in Business Administration, Dave worked for a few years in the world of marketing agencies before realizing the tradition of the corporate world was just not for him.
Deciding to quit his job and permanently take the tie off in 2008, Dave went back to school full-time in San Diego and studied Exercise Science and Nutrition under Spencer Aiken.
Since starting Performance360 in Pacific/Mission Beach, Dave has run the gambit of clientele including world-class professional athletes, former Presidential administration members, SDPD, ATF, college athletes, serious recreational lifters, all the way down to overweight first timers.
Dave considers himself a true journeyman and student of performance, reading one to two hours per day and constantly testing different technique in the gym. He is equally proficient in telling you how to execute a perfect deadlift, as well as where he placed in fantasy football, the effect of carbohydrate timing and insulin release on your body composition, what’s on tap at Yogurt on the Rocks and his favorite microbrew.
Dave oversees all training at P360 and takes enormous pride in producing results for every single member. He is a Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Nutritional Consultant, Russian Kettlebell Certified Instructor, and a former Division-I Regional Champion athlete.
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BRYAN PRITZ
Position: Co-Owner, Trainer
Build: 5’10”, 170 lbs.
From: Wilmette, Illinois
Graduated: Univ. of Richmond, 2004
Favorite Exercise: Deadlift (425#)
Least Favorite Exercise: Burpees
I Eat: Tons of eggs, fruit and dead animal parts of all kinds. Veggies are a must and mustard is the devil. Weekdays are 90% on track with my goals while weekends tend to be health roulette.
Favorite Cheat Food: Berkeley Deep Dish Pizza (reminds me of home)
Favorite Team: Chicago Cubs
Embarrassing Fact: Secretly loves Beauty and the Beast (or not so secretly now)
Fun Facts: Got a base hit off Roger Clemens, been accused of being Enrique Iglesias, notorious awkward celebrator
About Pritz
Call him Pritz. His dad doesn’t even call him ‘Bryan’.
Pritz grew up outside of Chicago in Wilmette, Illinois where he played and excelled at a variety of high school sports. Eventually deciding on baseball, Bryan took a scholarship to the University of Richmond and became teammates and roommates with Dave.
Setting multiple Richmond career records in both defensive and offensive categories, including honorable mention freshman All-American, Bryan was signed by the Boston Red Sox out of college in 2004.
After playing six years for the Boston Red Sox, Pritz decided to hang up his spikes and pursue his entrepreneurial and athletic passions at P360. Some of his career professional highlights include a hit off Roger Clemens, an RBI single in his first Major League appearance, a game tying home run in the 9th off the Toronto Blue Jays, playing in Fenway Park and an appearance on SportsCenter.
Specializing in speed, plyometrics and agility, Pritz has a vast understanding of what it takes to excel on the playing field, regardless of sport. He has been there, done that.
Pritz takes pride in engaging with every member personally and treating them as if they were his own family. His background in starting multiple successful small business ventures brings a lot to the business side of the table at Performance360.
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MEGAN MAY
Position: Trainer
From: McLean, Virginia
Graduated: Virginia Wesleyan Univ., 2007
Favorite Exercise: Deadlift (265#)
Least Favorite Exercise: Sled
I Eat: Mostly paleo with as many natural foods as possible. I try and stay away from anything processed. Homemade granola nut ballz, I try to eat high protein and very clean as often as possible.
Favorite Cheat Food: Reece’s Blizzard with extra Reece’s
Favorite Team: Dallas Cowboys
Embarrassing Fact: Used to eat dog bones when I was little!
Fun Facts: I played field hockey in college and hope to try out for U.S. Olympic Field Hockey Team
About Megan
Megan is the total package when it comes to training. A 27 year-old former college athlete originally from McLean, Virginia, Megan grew up playing and excelling in sports of all nature, eventually deciding to play field hockey at Virginia Wesleyan University.
Upon graduating with her degree, Megan went back to school to study exercise science and nutrition and has been a trainer at some of Southern California’s top-rated facilities for four years and now…P360 gets her!
Aside from her training and nutrition acumen, Megan also works as a Physical Therapist aide and brings a wealth of athletic rehabilitation knowledge to P360.
Megan’s functional training style fits right in at P360 and her experience with both first timers and professional athletes makes her a tremendous asset and a welcome addition to the gym.
“I enjoy coaching others who are motivated to WANT to make a change in their life, whether it is to perform better at their sport or for overall health benefits. You must work hard in order to see change, but the good thing is, I will be there to help you every step of the way!”
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SARAH REDDING
Position: Yoga Instructor
From: Ukiah, California
Graduated: San Diego State, 2008
What I Love About Yoga: The balance it brings to my life. I have always enjoyed fitness, training, sports and dance and yoga has been a great way for me to blend it all together.
Favorite Yoga Pose: King Pigeon Pose
I Eat: lots of greens and fruits, hard boiled eggs for breakfast everyday and I love to get creative with salads and stir fries.
Favorite Cheat Food: Cheese! Cheetos, cheese pizza or cheese and wine, haha!
Favorite Team: San Diego Chargers
Embarrassing Fact: I still have my baby blanket!
Fun Facts: former High School Athlete of the Year, can wiggle my pinky toe
About Sarah
Sarah is P360′s lead yoga instructor and fellow fitness enthusiast. Her belief of ‘yoga to improve your life and create balance’ is another strong fit for Performance360′s core beliefs of well-roundedness.
Originally from Ukiah, California, Sarah is a former high school Athlete of the Year turned yoga lover. She obtained her degree from San Diego State University and immediately fell in love with the benefits of yoga shortly thereafter, earning her credentials with over 200 hours of training and technique.
Her vinyasa-based ‘Yoga for Athletes’ class is the perfect compliment for our members that want to step away from the higher-paced classes and get some concentrated mobility, flexibility and core-focused training all with the ocean water just a few feet away.