Personal Training & Nutrition Coaching

Jennifer (Jen) Svoboda is a native of Howells, Nebraska. As a youngster she represented Team USA in the World Youth Track and Field championship in Marrakech, Morocco. She attended the University of Kentucky on a track and field scholarship, specializing in the throwing events. In 2012, she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, and completed her Master’s Degree in Health Promotion and Sports Leadership in 2014. She began her coaching career at the University of Southern Mississippi, eventually earning a position as the Head Throws Coach at Stanford. Jen is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Nutrition Coach, Corrective Exercise Specialist, and Weight Loss Specialist. She is also a Certified Life Coach. Jen believes in holistic health. Her mission as the Wellness Director is to bring a balanced approach to the Wellness Center and Downtown Fitness. One where we develop you physically, mentally, and emotionally while creating a dynamic and supportive community. 

Jen enjoys long bike rides, being around water and gardening,  She loves to help others push past their self-limiting beliefs. 

Jaclyn Rech is a native of Gretna, Nebraska.  She graduated in 2016 from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition, Exercise & Health Science. She also holds an Associate’s Degree in Business Administration from Southeast Community College in Lincoln. She received her Personal Training Certification through the American College of Sport’s Medicine in 2019.  Jaclyn specializes in working with all different groups of individuals, whether they want to introduce weight training into their workout regimen, train for a half marathon or are just looking to live an overall healthier lifestyle.  She takes pleasure in seeing people accomplish the goals they set out for themselves and loves to be a part of their journey.   

Jaclyn resides outside of Ulysses with her husband, Elliot, and her daughter, Ava. She is an avid runner who has participated in several half marathons, enjoys watching all Husker sporting events and working in her garden with her family.

Emily Brodersen is a Nebraska Native. She graduated in 2015 from Wayne State College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science. Emily is certified in Personal Training through the American College of Sports Medicine. Emily focuses on the senior community and keeping them mobile and providing them with a high quality of life as they transition through different stages.  She also specializes in educating new mothers how to navigate the hormonal changes their bodies are experiencing. Her main goal is helping others realize that the Wellness Center is safe space for everyone, no matter what their starting point is. She will be offering personal training as well as group training for our members. 

Emily resides in David City with her husband, Dean, and her son Kenway.  She enjoys being outdoors and in the water. 

Sandra is a native of Shelby, Nebraska.  She received her Bachelors in Nutrition Science at University of Nebraska at Kearney and completed her Dietetic Internship at University of Nebraska Medical Center. She holds additional training in Adult Weight Loss Therapy, Low FODMAP diet for Irritable Bowel Syndrome from Monash University and became a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist in 2022.  Sandra has nearly 30 years of experience as a dietitian within hospital and nursing home settings, wellness education and public health.  She brings a positive  approach to nutrition, focusing on small changes and adding more nutrition to each plate.  Each session also includes a discussion on how to include your favorite foods into a healthy lifestyle.  She is passionate about introducing more people to locally grown, seasonal produce and has been involved in the BCH Community Garden since its inception in 2020.  

Sandra enjoys kayaking, gardening and hosting porch chats.  She and her husband live in David City and have 5 grown children.