Forte Fitness Center Trainers

FORTE FITNESS CENTER • HYANNIS, MA

MEET OUR TEAM.

Meet the coaches who make Forte Fitness Center more than a gym.
Our team brings experience, energy, and a passion for helping
our members get stronger, move better, and build confidence.

HEAD COACH

TYLER BURKE “COACH T”

Tyler brings a happy-go-lucky attitude, a strong sports background
(baseball, football, athletic training), and still plays and coaches
year-round. Liberal Arts grad from Cape Cod CC
(English/Communications) and CPR/First-Aid/AED certified.

FITNESS COACH

MACKENSY BALDASARO

Mackensy is an 18-year-old Cape Cod native working toward a
bachelor’s in criminal justice. Outside of ninja, she loves
reading on the beach. Her favorite parts of coaching? The
genuine bonds with the kids and teaching them new obstacles.

BOXING COACH

KAI FERNANDES

Coming soon!

MANAGER

AUTUMN HARRINGTON

A Cape Cod native, Autumn traded ballet for gymnastics at age 6
and spent 10+ years mastering flips and balance beams. She earned
a BS in Business from Bryant University and lived in Boston for
3 years before returning home. SPOTTED Ninja Coach,
UNAA Coach, Rock Steady Coach,
and CPR/First-Aid/AED certified.

FITNESS COACH

CHARLIE KATZ

Charlie holds a BS in Exercise Physiology from Bridgewater State,
with minors in Coaching and Special Education. A track & field
thrower and 2024 MASCAC Hammer Throw Champion,
she loves seeing others grow. She directs Ninja Summer Camp and
coaches almost everything at Forte. CPR/First-Aid/AED
certified.

DIRECTOR

ALEX MACDONALD

A fitness enthusiast who thrives on competition, Alex has a passion
for helping others through training. His favorite sports are tennis
and MMA. Outside the gym, he loves learning about health and history.
SPOTTED Ninja Coach, UNAA Coach,
Box n’ Burn Level 1, and
CPR/First-Aid/AED certified.

Meredith McLeod, Owner of Forte Fitness Center

FORTE FITNESS CENTER • FOUNDER

MEREDITH
MCLEOD

OWNER

ABOUT

Meredith is a music teacher and early childhood specialist
who began boxing for her own health and fitness in 2015.
After her longtime friend and mentor was diagnosed with
Parkinson’s Disease, she was inspired to become involved
with Rock Steady. She opened Forte after realizing the need
Cape Cod had for such a program.

✓
Certified Rock Steady Coach

✓
CPR / First-Aid / AED Certified