Meet Our Coaches

In his over 10 years in the field, Dan Gilbert has been a leader with proven success. He has helped grow the business of over 50 facilities and has fine-tuned personnel recruitment, developing over 100 trainers in the industry. Throughout his time in leadership, Dan has been a consistent sales record setter, transforming many types of facilities with his own sales model, from large commercial gyms to athletic performance facilities. Dan’s passion lies in connecting with people and finding a way to better their fitness journey.

Dan is the owner and CEO of Mad Lab Performance in Eldersburg, MD, where he acts as a consultant for fitness facilities and a mentor for personal trainers around DC, MD, and VA. He may be contacted by email at: dan@madlabperformance.com

Giuliana’s vested interest in fitness throughout high school led to her pursuit of her Bachelors degree in Kinesiology from McDaniel College. While at McDaniel, Giules was a member of the Women’s Lacrosse Team and gained experience in Athletic Training and Athletic Performance Coaching. Prior to graduating in May 2019, she also completed several high-level internships at various professional training facilities. Her passion for coaching and nutrition comes from a desire to help trainees boost their confidence and achieve their fitness goals.

Giules is a Certified Personal Trainer through NSCA and a Certified Nutritionist through ISSA. Giuliana may be contacted at: giuliana@madlabperformance.com.

During her time at University of Maryland, Nicole coached in a number of different environments, from 1-on-1 personal training to D1 football strength and conditioning. Her passion for coaching grew out of her athletic involvement growing up, and her current interest in competitive bodybuilding. She completed several coaching internships in college and post-grad, which led her to joining our team. She loves to educate her clients in the process of coaching, helping them understand more about their body, the way it works, and how they can move well through their day-to-day life.

Outside of MadLab, Nicole enjoys her own training regime, spending time with her foster dogs, working on her truck, and cooking.

Nicole is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, and has Bachelor’s Degrees in Kinesiology and Psychology from the University of Maryland, College Park. Nicole can be contacted at: nicole@madlabperformance.com.

With over a decade of NCAA D1 and professional soccer experience, both domestically and abroad, Kyle has a unique approach to training. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Health Behavior Science from the University of Delaware, and a minor in coaching. He believes in not only developing strength, power, speed and coordination, but also mentality. Kyle doesn’t believe in a one size fits all approach. Each individual person/player has the ability to offer something different to their sport and he can help players identify that style of play.

“I hope to provide creative solutions and fun workouts for all of our clients.  If your goal is to enjoy a more active lifestyle, or excel in sport, I want to help you get there.”

Kyle has his Bachelor’s Degree in Health Behavior Science from University of Delaware. Kyle can be contacted at: kyle@madlabperformance.com.

Ricky has a passion for many things including fitness, culinary arts, music, MMA, and much more. After becoming more involved in his kickboxing training, he realized he wanted to pursue a career in the fitness space. Improving the lives of all of his clients is truly important to him, and you can tell he loves what he is doing in the process. Whether it’s teaching proper mechanics and form or discussing nutrition, Ricky is always actively working to make training more enjoyable and sustainable for his clients.

Outside of MadLab he is usually playing shows with his band. He also loves working on his kickboxing training and hopes to make his amateur debut soon.

Ricky is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Certified Nutrition Coach. Ricky can be contacted at: ricky@madlabperformance.com

Bryan’s passion for fitness and nutrition developed through his own training and strong interest in sports performance. With a background in soccer and a focus on strength training, athletic performance, and overall wellness, he is dedicated to helping clients improve both physically and mentally.

Bryan takes a balanced approach to coaching, combining structured training programs with practical nutrition strategies to build sustainable habits. Whether working with athletes or individuals looking to improve their lifestyle, he emphasizes proper technique, consistency and long-term progress.

Outside of MadLab, Bryan enjoys playing soccer with friends and family, building computers and spending time with his German Shepherd, Ares. He is also continuously expanding his knowledge in nutrition, performance, and human physiology to better support his clients.

Bryan is a Certified Personal Trainer and Certified Nutrition Coach through NASM and holds an Associate’s Degree in Kinesiology. Bryan may be contacted at: bryan@madlabperformance.com

Josh has had a strong passion for physical activity and sports since his childhood. Growing up, he played basketball and ran track. His personal experiences lifting weights and working to be the strongest version of himself is what sparked a new passion for coaching others and helping them achieve the same.

Josh’s training approach centers around functional fitness, which he believes is something everyone should participate in and be made aware of, and he feels strongly that moving pain free in everyday life activities can almost ‘turn back the hands of time’. His motto to drive home to clients: Movement is medicine

Outside of MadLab, Josh enjoys gaming and is an avid anime watcher. He also collects trading cards.

Josh is NASM-CPT Certified. Josh can be contacted at: joshua@madlabperformance.com

Michael developed a strong passion for fitness and training through his own experiences and has sought out ways to translate that passion into helping others achieve their goals. Growing up, Michael played a variety of sports, including soccer, basketball, volleyball, and baseball, which gave him firsthand experience, and an understanding of how the body should be trained to perform at its best. Michael has also completed internships in both group and individual training settings, working with a wide range of populations, as well as internships in strength and conditioning with athletes across various sports.

Michael’s approach to training is centered around balanced, well-structured programs that combine speed, agility, explosiveness, and strength. Whether someone is looking to improve their athletic performance or make overall lifestyle improvements, Michael makes sure to emphasize proper form, technique, and mental toughness while prioritizing long-term health, injury prevention, and staying active and healthy.

Outside of MadLab, Michael enjoys weight training, golf, cooking, and spending time his family. He is also currently studying for the NSCA-CSCS certification and hopes to complete his exam in the near future.

Michael earned his bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science with a concentration in Human Performance and Fitness and a minor in Coaching from Shippensburg University. Michael can be contacted at: michael@madlabperformance.com 

Iggy joined our team in 2024 and she helps ensure each and every client in our facility has a top-notch experience. In her free time, she likes to run around with our coaches and her other four-legged visitors, chase after her rope toys, and of course nap in her down time.

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