— our coaching team
Qualified, credentialed, & experienced.
Career coaches with advanced degrees and nationally recognized certifications. Your results start with the right coach. SDPT is home to some of the best personal trainers in North County.
— meet your coach
Built for results.
At SDPT, our coaches are here to educate you, motivate you, and keep you accountable to your goals. Every trainer holds multiple national certifications, participates in ongoing education, and is genuinely invested in the people they work with.
Mike Deibler
Co-Owner
Mike Deibler is the founder and owner of San Diego Premier Training. A former All-American at the University of Connecticut, Mike earned his Master’s Degree in Sport and Exercise Sciences from the University of Florida and continues to stay at the forefront of health and fitness research. Alongside his wife Emily, he has built SDPT into a supportive community focused on helping clients build strength for life through smart training, better movement, and sustainable nutrition habits.
Mike has helped hundreds of clients improve their health, fitness, and confidence with personalized programs designed for long-term success. He is also passionate about education and developing fitness professionals. Mike serves as Education Director for Exercise Etc., is a presenter for Functional Movement Systems, and is an adjunct professor at Miramar Community College.
M.S. Exercise Science • B.S. Kinesiology • NSCA-CSCS • ACE-CPT • FMS-Level 1/2 & FCS • CFSC-Level 1 • DVRT-Level 1 • Functional Aging Institute Certified • Conditioning • Certified Conditioning Coach • Flex Diet Certified • Spartan SGX
Emily Deibler
Co-Owner
Mississippi native, Emily Deibler has been involved with sports and fitness from a young age. She began as a competitive gymnast – which eventually led into successful dance and cheer programs that took her through college where she was able to turn that love of sport into a career. Obtaining her Bachelors degree in Exercise Science at the University of Florida was the start. Earning certifications from NASM, ACE, Precision Nutrition, and Girls Gone Strong was the next step in giving her the ability to successfully coach clients down the path to their goals.
Recognizing that each client’s goals are different and personal and develops a plan personalized to each individual. With both training and nutritional certificates, Emily can offer balanced nutritional coaching or training programs in studio or online.
B.S. Exercise Science • NASM-CPT • ACE-CPT • Precision Nutrition-Level 1 • Girls Gone Strong • Spartan SGX • Certified Pre and Postnatal Coach • Menopause Coaching Specialist
Frank Childress
Head Athlete Performance Coach & Personal Trainer
Frank Childress has been a part of the SDPT team since 2018. He went to school at Georgia Southwestern University and graduated with his B.S. in Accounting. After moving to San Diego, Frank moved away from accounting and stepped into the world of Personal Training and Coaching.
When not helping clients achieve their goals he enjoys an array of activities from playing beach volleyball, basketball, and surfing all the way to yoga and meditation.
He has worked with a wide range of clientele that consists of 50 and up athletic population, NFL athletes, weekend warriors, and younger athletes. One of his favorite quotes is “they don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care” building relationships is one of the top priorities so when times get tough, you know he is still in your corner.
TPI-Level 1 • NASM-CPT • NASM-Corrective Exercise Specialist • NSCA-CSCS • CFSC-Level 1/2 • FMS-Level 1/2 & FCS • DVRT-Level 1
Mike Baltren
Personal Trainer
Mike originally hails from Massachusetts but has lived in San Diego since ’03. He has been coaching since 2004 throughout North County SD. Many in his family have been teachers and Mike’s career followed a similar path. He enjoys teaching people of all ages how to both move better and move stronger through progressive and sustainable training that can be done for a lifetime. He has found his true passion is working with beginners who have rarely, if ever, stepped foot in a gym before and with young athletes looking to improve their athletic skills.
When he’s not in the gym helping others or working to improve himself, Mike enjoys traveling with his fiance and competing in the Scottish Highland Games.
NSCA-CSCS • RKC Kettlebell-Level 1/2 • USA Weightlifting-Level 1 • USA Powerlifting Association-Level 1 • DVRT Level 1
Patrick Calderon
Personal Trainer
Patrick has been a trainer for over 20 years, working with clients from weight loss to strength gains, sport performance to improving general fitness. .
B.S. Kinesiology • ACE-CPT
Jennifer Lowe
Personal Trainer
Jennifer, a California native, has made her career in fitness and wellness with over thirty-four years of experience leading a variety of group exercise classes, coaching, personal training, and nutrition.
Jennifer is an award-winning figure competitor for the National Physique Committee (NPC) and has competed since 2001. She enjoys coaching other physique athletes as well as anyone looking to improve their health with an emphasis on resistance training, cardio, and nutrition.
A relentless motivator, Jennifer is known for her intense, yet doable workouts that employ a broad variety of techniques. Her enthusiasm has led clients to praise her for helping them accomplish outstanding results.
Jennifer’s specialty is guiding clients of all
NSCA-CPT • TRX Certified • ACE-CPT • SCAW Nutrition Consultant • ACE-Fitness Nutrition Specialist • Strength and Conditioning for Seniors Specialist
Selena Berry
Personal Trainer
Selena is a dedicated health and wellness professional with a passion about
educating individuals about their health and physical function.
With a background in Gerontology and Kinesiology, she has spent 9+ years working to improve the well-being of older adults through personalized programming, education, and advocacy.
Throughout her career, Selena has worked in various settings, including senior living communities, physical therapy clinics, community college, athletic training
facilities, and medical wellness centers. She believes aging should be an empowering experience and strives to teach the strategies and tools we need to maintain independence and a high quality of life.
B.S. Kinesiology • NASM-CPT • NASM-Corrective Exercise Specialist • Certified Balance and Mobility Specialist • Certified Yoga Instructor • Aquatic Fitness Professional
Brian Schroeder
Personal Trainer
Coming Soon….
B.S. Kinesiology • NASM-CPT
Kathleen Bober
Personal Trainer
Meet Kat Bober—middle school math teacher, dedicated coach, mom of two, and competitive hybrid athlete chasing a World Championship in Sweden.
With a background in CrossFit, triathlons, road races, and Spartan events, Kat found her stride in hybrid racing, where strength meets endurance and progress is measurable. Since her first DEKA race in 2023, she’s earned a podium finish at the DEKA World Championships, placed 2nd in her HYROX age group debut, and taken 1st in her HYROX Pro age group at every race since—all while pursuing a sub-70 pro time.
But what really sets Kat apart is her ability to connect with and coach everyday clients. Whether your goal is to build strength, improve endurance, lose body fat, or simply feel better in your body, Kat can help guide you with a clear, sustainable plan tailored to your lifestyle.
She’s a powerful example of balance and consistency—putting family first, training with purpose, and leading by example for her daughters. Kat believes strength is built through persistence, discipline, and showing up, even when it’s hard.
NASM-CPT
Daniel Shamburg
Personal Trainer
Daniel is a strength & conditioning coach with over 15 years of experience, including time as an assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach with the University of Tennessee Lady Vols.
He is a running coach and ultra-marathon runner.
Whether you are looking for personal training, strength training, running your first 5km, marathon, or ultra, he believes anyone can be successful with the right plan. He also offer metabolic testing.
M.S. Exercise Physiology • NSCA-CSCS
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