Meet Our Team

Dive into the heart of Impact Zone Training Center and meet the dedicated team that makes it all happen. Our coaches are more than just fitness experts; they’re your personal cheerleaders, mentors, and guides on this transformative journey.

Carlos Soto

HEAD COACH STRENGTH & CONDITIONING NUTRITION ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU MUAY THAI/KICKBOXING DEFENSIVE TACTICS
Coach Carlos strives to create life changing results and make a positive difference in everyone at Impact Zone through fitness, nutrition, faith, and community.

He believes if you are coachable, teachable, have a great attitude, and are willing to put in the work to become the strongest version of yourself possible, you will do great things.

He applies this belief to every part of his life where he is a multiple time gold medalist as a Team USA Athlete & Coach. He dedicates his time and energy to teach and grow his family, team, and coaches.

He started Impact Zone in 2007 with the mission to establish a community of motivated and encouraging individuals and make an impact in the lives of others.

CertificationsC

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt – Under Andre Galvao/Team Atos
Team USA Athlete
5x World Medalist
3x Pan American Champion
8x World Team Trials Champion
Judo Black Belt
CrossFit Trainer
Strength & Conditioning Specialist
American Kettlebell Certified Trainer
Olympic Training Center Certified Specialist
Certified Sports Nutritionist
Certified Personal Trainer
Indiana Law Enforcement Certified Defensive Tactics Instructor
Certified TRX Instructor
NSCA Certified Tactical Strength & Conditioning Coach
Level Up by Designs for Sports x MECA Certified

LARA SOTO

BOOT CAMP COACH
NUTRITION COACH
PERSONAL TRAINER
Coach Lara’s mission is to empower individuals to pursue and accomplish their goals.

She has served for the last decade in the United States Marine Corps Reserves, where she currently works doing research in the Human Performance Branch.

She is a certified personal trainer, does online programming and training for clients, and runs nutrition workshops at Impact Zone.

She has a passion for leadership, entrepreneurship, fitness, and nutrition.

AVERY GRIMES

Gym Manager
PERSONAL TRAINER
Coach Avery is a strength and conditioning specialist here at Impact Zone Training Center. He is a former wrestler and wrestling coach. He has also been trained under Coach Carlos Soto since he was 17.

Coach Avery is now training and competing in powerlifting competitions. He is a state champion power lifter and holds three state power lifting records. He has also competed in CrossFit competitions as well. Coach Avery is not only helping athletes achieve there goals he still has some of his own that he is striving in competition.

Coach Avery makes it a goal everyday to be a positive influence on people while helping them improve their fitness and reach their goals.

Coach Avery is also continuing to further is education with certifications and courses through programs such as CrossFit, Strength Sensei and various others.

CertificationsC

CrossFit Level – 1
Indiana State Powerlifting Record Holder:
-Squat
-Deadlift
-Total

MIKE SCHWARTZ

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Coach
Coach Mike, aka ‘Silver Fox’ is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Brown Belt and Coach at Impact Zone. He owns his own business and is usually running in and out of Impact Zone. He values hard work and dedication in himself and his teammates.

He is constantly inspiring and coaching his teammates to train hard and push themselves to success.

Training Philosophy:
The two most important things you can do are –
Listen to your body
And always work up a sweat.

CertificationsC

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Brown Belt
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
Certified Diver
Bodybuilding
Private Pilot

BENJAMIN MAY

Director of Operations
Coach Ben is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Purple Belt who teaches our BJJ fundamentals class and works with each individual personally to teach, develop, and enhance their Jiu Jitsu technique and skills.

He worked 50 hours a week in his past job and understands how difficult it is to fit your workouts or classes with a full schedule and offers private lessons to work with you and your schedule, so you get your training in!

Outside of Impact Zone, you can find Coach Ben hiking, fishing, camping, or mountain biking.

Life Philosophy:
Put yourself outside of your comfort zone with training, being social, and trying new things. It’s one of the best ways to grow as a person.

Training Tip:
On days you think about skipping training, challenge yourself to follow through.

You won’t regret it.

TED KOEPPEN

Personal Trainer
Coach Ted is a firefighter with the Lafayette Fire Department. He has a Bachelor’s in Movement and Sports Science and Master’s in Higher Education Athletic Administration from Purdue University. He is currently the head of the Lafayette Fire Department’s PEER Fitness Trainer and participates as a member of the City of Lafayette Wellness Committee.

You can find him at Impact Zone cracking jokes, sharing workout stories, training with Coach Josh, and working with his athletes.

Favorite Quote:
“When you feel like quitting,
Think about why you started.”

CertificationsC

CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
Speed and Power Specialist

AMANDA MOBLEY

Kickboxing Coach
Coach Amanda is a United States Army veteran and a kickboxing coach who pushes you give maximum effort in anything you do. She is someone who will give it to you straight, focusing on technique and building you to be stronger – mentally and physically.

She believes in people who show up, put in the work, and builds them to become great athletes.

She has been training in kickboxing for 4 years and has experience cornering over 10 kickboxing matches.