Staff Information at South Shore Health & Racquet Club

Our Staff

Leadership

Sarah Lancaster

General Manager

As General Manager, Sarah will continue SSHRC’s commitment to promote wellness for all ages by providing unparalleled health programs and facilities. “Our mission is to enhance the members’ quality of life by becoming a part of their lives,” Sarah said. “Through our quality facilities, programs and instructions we’ll endeavor to provide a variety of activities that strengthen members and our local communities.” You will often see Sarah in multiple areas of the club whether its helping the front desk or jumping in on a pickleball league.

Priscilla Brinker

Activities & Programs Director

You have probably seen Priscilla around the club in various areas. Whether it be at the front desk, on the tennis court, or even helping out back in the pool, she has helped in just about every area of the club. When not at the club, you’ll likely find her spending time with her family and dog or coaching high school tennis.

Jake Lancaster

Maintenance Director

Jake is the Director of Operations at South Shore and oversees the clubs facilities and maintenance. He makes sure the club is running smoothly and if anything goes wrong, he is right there to fix the issue. Jake values daily interactions and feedback from members. We appreciate his work ethic and ongoing commitment to the club!

Fitness

Carolyn Margol

Fitness Instructor

SSHRC has been lucky enough to have Carolyn as a part of our Fitness Team for over 30 years! She teaches SilverSneakers, Cardio Drumming, and Zumba. If you see her around the club, be sure to stop by and say hello!

Jean Green

Fitness Instructor

Jean has been certified for over 30 years with ACE (American Council on Exercise). Over the years, she has earned multiple certifications in fitness. She primarily teaches Yoga, Pilates, and SilverSneakers classes here at South Shore! She has a bachelor's degree from Eastern Michigan University in Occupational Therapy and an MBA. In her free time, Jean enjoys hiking, water sports, listening to Ed Sheeran, cake decorating, and spending time with her son and daughter.

Lisa Ellerbrock

Fitness Instructor

Lisa joined South Shore as a Group Fitness Instructor shortly after moving here from Scotland in 2016. After many years as a long distance running coach on the side with a full time corporate job, she decided to give up her corporate job and pursue further education for her true passion in fitness as a full time career. She achieved her Level 2 Fitness qualification and received further qualifications in other specialty disciplines including Pilates and Zumba between the years 2012-2015 while still living in Scotland. When not in the gym, Lisa can be found on the roads or trails running or riding her bike.

Linda Kalabokis

Fitness Instructor

Linda first discovered yoga in 2009 after taking her first class at a community college. Her goal is to challenge her students to find their edge while honoring their limitations. Linda's hope is at the end of your practice, you feel relaxed. Mind, body and spirit.

Cheryl Meadors

Fitness Instructor

Cheryl has been a member of SSHRC for over 30 years. You’ll see her out on the floor Tuesdays and Thursdays doing her workout and yoga routine. She teaches the Yin Yoga class on Wednesday mornings at 10:30. Cheryl began her yoga journey 15 years ago due to pain in her neck and back. After benefiting from yoga, she decided to train as a teacher. In 2016, she completed her initial 200 hour training and started teaching after work and on weekends. Since then she has completed over 1000 hours of training focused on maintaining health and wellness throughout life. She is E-RYT500 certified with Yoga Alliance and has over 2300 hours of teaching experience. When Cheryl isn’t teaching or studying yoga, you might find her at a local artisans' market. She weaves, knits and spins as a hobby and does a couple of markets each year so she can afford to buy more fiber!

Christine Velasco

Head Spin Instructor

When Christine first tried indoor cycling over 15 years ago, she fell in love with it! 4 years ago she decided to get certified with the Spinning® company and began working with SSHRC. Being able to meet and connect with the members while breaking a sweat is the highlight of her day. In her free time, she enjoys doing sprint and Olympic distance triathlons. She encourages everyone to give spinning a chance. YOU are in total control of the ease or difficulty of the class.

Dawn Metcalf

Spin Instructor

Dawn has worked in the dental industry for 35 years and now works as a dental education consultant. Dawn joined SSHRC in 2017 and fell in love with spin. In 2022, she gained her certification as a Spin Instructor and loves leading spin classes. Dawn is passionate about coaching athletes in her class to be better and enjoy the process. Spin is a high-energy class that any fitness level can participate in and she loves to have new people try out her class! Dawn and her husband Al moved to Stevensville in 2016 and enjoys boating in the area in her free time.

Chris Thompson

Spin Instructor

Chris has been a spin instructor since 2020. The first class he taught was in our parking lot during the pandemic when classes got the OK to be taught outdoors. In his free time he enjoys outdoor cycling, U of M football and spending time with his family. Chris would love to see you in one of the evening spin classes!

Edie Daugherty

Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer

Edie is passionate about motivating clients to achieve their goals whether it's losing unwanted body fat, toning, improving strength, functional movement, athletic sport performance, competing at the next level or improving your quality of living. Edie teaches TRX Circuit, TRX Circuit Reloaded, and works with a number of clients throughout the week. When you don't see her on the fitness floor, she is likely assisting the front desk as the Front Desk Supervisor.

Cheryl Zuhl

Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer

Cheryl brings over 30 years fitness experience to SSHRC! She teaches Circuit Sculpt and HIIT classes at SSHRC. When she is not teaching a fitness class, you will see her with a number of clients during the week working on personal training.

Samantha Baird

Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer

Samantha is your home town local who graduated from Lakeshore High School and played volleyball in their sports program. Samantha went to Lake Michigan College to get her Associate's Degree while playing college volleyball. After her first two years of college, she decided to transfer to GVSU and graduated with a Bachelor's in Exercise Science. She teaches Total Body Conditioning and she works with numerous clients during the week. You might catch her occasionally subbing for other group fitness classes as well.

Beau Deja

Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer

Beau takes a functional approach to fitness, with special focus on core strength and stability. Beau is also a high school track and cross country coach with more than 25 seasons of experience. You can also find Beau at the local running store, Connected Soles, where he is a Managing Partner.

Tennis

Adam Huch

Director of Racquet Sports

Adam is a RSPA Certified Tennis Professional who is our Director of Racquet Sports. He helps lead our Adult and Junior Tennis Programs, Private/Semi-Private Lessons, and Special Tennis Events. He enjoys spending time at home working on music and coming up with creative ideas for the Tennis Programs at SSHRC!

Shimwe Sentya

Tennis Professional

Shimwe is a recent graduate of the Ferris State University Professional Tennis Management (PTM) program in Big Rapids, Michigan. Although she measures at just 5'2.99" don't let that fool you, she works just as hard to help you achieve your goals as she does to reach her own. Jump in on one of her classes or contact her today to schedule a private or semi-private lesson.

Dave Zimmerman

Tennis Professional

Dave has been with South Shore since 2007 and continues a 25-year relationship with Palisades Park Country Club as their pro in the summer. This jokester is great with tennis players of all ages and levels. There is never a dull moment on the court when he is around. Try out one of his classes or contact Dave today for a private or semi-private lessons.

Aquatics

Meghan Kovalska

Aquatics Director

Meghan is the Aquatics Director here at South Shore. She teaches group, private, and semi-private lessons. She helps provide a safe and clean environment for our members. SSHRC is like a home to Meghan, She enjoys the environment it provides for its members and staff. She enjoys traveling, hiking, and camping and spending her free time with her family.

Charlie McKelvy

Aquatics Instructor

You may see Charlie helping out as an Aquatics Instructor during the school year with stroke clinic, school groups, and private or semi-private lessons. He will help teach special aquatics classes and events as well such as Christmas Mischief with Meghan and Charlie.

Dawn Fischer

Deck Attendant

Dawn is a dedicated Aquatics Center employee and SSHRC member. When she is not working hard to keep the Aquatics Center safe and clean, you may see her out in the pickleball center on the courts.

Pickleball

Nate Martin

Head Pickleball Professional

Nate has lived in St. Joseph for 15 years. He and his family came to the area from Lansing, Michigan where in his spare time spent 7 years as a high school and college basketball official. Nate began playing pickleball in 2016, as the sport was just beginning to grow in popularity. His passion for the game led him to complete instructor certification with PPR, and he's also pursuing certification as a pickleball referee.

Joe Bigley

Pickleball Professional

Joe first played pickleball in 2002, but has been playing regularly since 2017. He loves the sport and has taught a wide range of skill levels and ages (as young as 5 years old). His coaching philosophy is to keep it likable and learnable.