Say hello to your coaches

Our team comes from different backgrounds and each bring a unique stance on training. Find out more about each of our trainers below.

Jeff Kearns owner/head coach of TRUE Strength + Conditioning. He is a Kinesiologist (BKin University of Winnipeg) with 12+ years of fitness industry experience. Throughout his time as a Kinesiologist, Jeff has had many opportunities to coach specialized groups as well as lifestyle clients. His experience varies from personal training, small groups, bootcamps, as well as sport/team specific strength and conditioning. Jeff specializes in strength and conditioning with a focus on functional movement patterns and sustainable healthy lifestyle choices.

McKenzie Kearns co/owner + bootcamp coach. Mckenzie has a passion for movement. Her experience in distance running, olympic lifting and conditioning has given her a well rounded approach to creating and instructing group classes. She holds a Bachelor of Education, with a minor in Kinesiology from the University of Winnipeg (‘13). She also holds her Agatsu Level1 Kettle Bell certification(‘19) and is currently working towards her Personal Trainer certification from the National Strength Association of America. Her newest endeavour of certifying as a Pregnancy and Post-Partum Athleticism coach (‘19) has given her knowledge and insight in how to coach women through this wonderful chapter of their lives.

Hi I'm Caroline, I'm so excited to be part of the True Strength & Conditioning Team! Since a young age I've always loved playing a variety of sports and even played rugby throughout high school. I graduated from the University of Winnipeg with a Bachelors in Kinesiology. After university I received my certification in Personal Training through CSEP.

I have trained individuals 1:1 as well as HITT fitness group. I love connecting with my clients and helping them achieve their goals.

My favourite way to stay active currently is weight training, with my favourite workout being anything legs! Outside of being in the gym I love to go hiking or going to the beach in the summer. I look forward to becoming a member of this community and meeting all of you!

Sonja is a life long mover and shaker. Chances are if you’ve heard of it, she’s tried it. Marathon? Check. CrossFit competition? Check. Mountain biking?Check. Adventure race? Check. Hiked Mantario trail? Check. And the list goes on. Competition runs strong in her blood after having competed at high levels of Rugby and Basketball. If you’ve had the pleasure of being coached by Sonja you know that no one loves being active more than her. Her positive attitude is infectious in each of her classes as she pushes individuals to their max effort, all while having the biggest smiles on their faces. Because that’s what Sonja does best. Spread her love of fitness. Come join a bootcamp class with her, you’ll be stronger for it.

Kalynn is a Certified Athletic Therapist whose goal is to teach people how to keep moving and working out despite injuries. After graduating the University of Winnipeg (2019) with her Bachelor's of Science and completing her National Certification exam she worked as a personal trainer while working with multiple contact sports teams including Hockey, Rugby and Football. She has strength and conditioning experience with teams, group coaching (in person and online) and one on one personal training. Her goal with coaching is to help clients find small ways to fit activity into their life in order to help build sustainable fitness habits.
Her strength training focuses on building functional strength so you can do the activities you love for as long as possible.