Who We Are
"Extraordinary success is simply many tiny improvements linked together over time."
- Shelby Downing
Philosophy
Stand Strong is built on the philosophy that anyone can train like an athlete. We believe an athlete is someone who trains with purpose and has the determination to get up each day and keep striving! If you learned how to walk, you know what it takes to be an athlete. You just might need to rediscover the part of yourself that will not accept failure, the part that will fall down and get up again & again & again. Find the innate part of yourself that refuses to crawl & soon you will be running.
At Stand Strong we believe when individuals come together to create a strong, supportive and inclusive community, that anything is possible. Together, we are always stronger!
Mission
Our mission is to support people of all ages & athletic abilities to feel empowered & confident on their journey to optimal physical health.
To an older athlete, optimal physical health might mean having the ability to be active with grandchildren. To a high school athlete, it might mean striving to play a college sport. The point is, the desired outcome is different for everyone, but the fundamental athletic process is the same whether you are 9 or 99. In training like an athlete, whether for quality of daily life, recreational sports, or a place on elite playing fields or platforms, Stand Strong athletes will achieve their highest performance potential and develop (or strengthen) a love of moving along the way!
Mission
Our mission is to support people of all ages & athletic abilities to feel empowered & confident on their journey to optimal physical health.
To an older athlete, optimal physical health might mean having the ability to be active with grandchildren. To a high school athlete, it might mean striving to play a college sport. The point is, the desired outcome is different for everyone, but the fundamental athletic process is the same whether you are 9 or 99. In training like an athlete, whether for quality of daily life, recreational sports, or a place on elite playing fields or platforms, Stand Strong athletes will achieve their highest performance potential and develop (or strengthen) a love of moving along the way!
Our Coaches
Shelby Downing, M.Ed, CSCS, USAPL National Level Coach
Sean Moore, PTA
Coach Moore grew up in Wilton and is a Mt Blue High school graduate. He takes great pride in offering a premier service to athletes of all ages from Wilton & beyond. Coach Moore found his passion for training while he was working as a Corrections Officer. What began as a tool to deal with stress, quickly became a competitive interest when he discovered powerlifting. The drive to train, improve, and learn led to attending college. Coach Moore left a 6 year career to become a Physical Therapist Assistant. While attending Kennebec Valley Community College, Coach Moore discovered his love for helping others improve their strength and athleticism. He coaches athletes of all ages and genders doing 1-on-1 and small group training. Fall of 2021, Coach Moore worked at Carrabassett Valley Academy leading large group training sessions to prepare CVA athletes for the winter season. Coach Moore graduated from the PTA program in May of 2022 and works at Allied PT while maintaining a schedule at Stand Strong. After being involved with youth football since 2010, in the fall of 2022, he began coaching football at Mt Blue High as an assistant coach. sean@we-standstrong.com
Briana Noles, ACE CPT & PN-1
Coach B grew up in Wilton and lived in several states before moving back to Maine to raise her family. Her background is in finance, but she’s always been passionate about fitness. She’s worked with several coaches and personal trainers through the years and finally decided to pursue her interests and become certified as a personal trainer and nutrition coach.
Briana competed on the OCB stage in Baltimore taking 2nd place in the Bikini division for her age group. She understands what it takes mentally and physically to be a fitness competitor. While she is grateful for this experience her passion lies in working closely with each of her athletes helping them create lifelong healthy behaviors. Coach B loves helping people gain control of their life, feel comfortable and confident in the gym and most importantly be happy with themselves.
Evan Downing,
USA Powerlifting Coach
Evan is a freshman at University of Maine at Farmington studying community health. He has been coached by his mother, Shelby Downing, for 5+ years and has developed a great coaches eye. Evan placed 4th at the 2022 USA Powerlifting High School National Championships where he also broke an American Squat record with 556 pounds. He played football and baseball throughout his high school career and currently plays rugby at UMF. Evan specializes in online and in person powerlifting coaching and is a certified USA Powerlifting Coach. evan@we-standstrong.com
