Aaron Carlson A.C.E Certified Personal Trainer, Sports Performance Specialist Aaron grew up very active in Arlington sports, playing basketball, baseball, running track and cross-country. Entering high school he focused selectively on basketball, lettering for 2 years. Aaron graduated in 2016 and shifted his focus to the weight room. After 2 years of lifting for aesthetics, not athletics, his goals changed to more performance-based training. In 2019 he became a certified personal trainer and Sports Performance Specialist. Aaron continues his love for basketball through coaching youth basketball teams including being the head coach for a D-1 Elites 7th grade boys team. In 2020 he re-enrolled in school to finish his AA degree and pursue a bachelors degree in Kinesiology at Seattle U. He is also focused on becoming a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, the only NCAA accredited certification that requires a bachelors in a related field. Aaron’s long-term goal is to open a private training facility focused on preparing youth athletes for the next level. Aaron currently runs Rain City’s Sports Performance Training and Youth Fitness Programs. Outside of the studio, Aaron enjoys working on his vertical jump, playing basketball and focusing on school and building his fitness business. Find Aaron on Instagram@a.carlson5