About Us

Hi, I'm Christian Carter!

I founded STS after 20+ years of coaching beginner to elite level athletes. My background is in Olympic weightlifting, strength & conditioning for sports, and every day life.

In addition to founding STS and serving as the Head Coach of its affiliated weightlifting team, Samsara Weightlifting Club, I am also the Director of Strength & Conditioning for Olympic Sports at a Division 1 University.

Personally, I enjoy spending time with my partner, our dogs, reading (sci-fi and Eastern religion/philosophy), meditation, good coffee, and good food!!

Education/Qualifications

PhD - Sport Physiology and Performance, East Tennessee State University

MS - Health Promotion, Virginia Tech

BS - Kinesiology, University of Wisconsin-Madison

NSCA - Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist

USAW - National Coach