Jim Bell

USAW, NASM-PT – Performance Coach

In 2006, Jim served as the Wranglers Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach, playing an instrumental part in the Wranglers first-ever playoff appearance. Before coming to CATZ, Jim built his own training practice as an NASM Certified Personal Trainer in the Dallas, TX area. He also served as Regional Adult Fitness Director for sports performance and fitness facilities in Dallas and Allen, TX. Jim has trained MLB players Torii Hunter (Minnesota Twins), LaTroy Hawkins (Colorado Rockies), Craig Monroe (Detroit Tigers), and Junior Spivey (Milwaukee Brewers).

Fun Questions Asked and Answered!!

1- College Education, High School, Certifications — University of Oklahoma, BSME, Texas A&M, MSIE, NASM Certified Personal Trainer

2- Sports involved in when younger — Baseball, Track, Softball, Flag Football

3- Awards you won in any sport or activity you were involved in at any point of life — State Bowling Champ, 9th Grade, Several HS Track Medal, College Intramurals Flag Football Championship, Grad School Men’s League Softball Championship

4- Hobbies — Hiking 14ers; Softball; Electronic Music; Fitness

5- Music that’s on your Ipod, ITouch, IWhatever, etc. — Electronic Music; BodyPump music; RPM music

6- Favorite Place to eat in Austin – Sullivan’s Steakhouse; Sushi Sake

7- Favorite exercise at CATZ – Sumo

8- Favorite Sports Team — Dallas Cowboys, Dallas Mavericks, OU Sooners

9- Phrase you overuse during a session — “Crush It!!!”;  or  “Questions, Comments, Concerns???”

10- Goal for 2010 — Improve CATZ Blaster time

11- Favorite Post-Workout Meal — Don’t really crave anything after a workout… I just want to eat!!!

12- Favorite Sports Moment of your life — Being at the ‘85 Orange Bowl watching OU beat Penn State to win National Championship