Coach Marcos Papakostas

My name is Marcos Papakostas, and I created Applying Functional Anatomy, a sports performance company, to bring my passion for fitness and athletic performance to individuals on a personal level. 

My passion began for fitness when I was 13 years old. I saw a bodybuilding magazine in the lobby of a doctor's office and told myself I wanted to look just like those models. Since that day, I made an effort to go to the gym almost every day to accomplish my fitness goals. For over 8 years, I learned what worked, what didn't work, and quickly made the switch to powerlifting over bodybuilding. Over time, I have progressed into athletic workouts and Olympic lifts to further my athletic performance in soccer. 

I went to college to study Mechanical Engineering and ended up switching majors to Exercise Science: Sports Performance. I realized my true purpose in life is to bring the resources and knowledge that I have gained over the years to others that are looking to achieve fitness goals. My true passion has always been fitness. 

Here are a few of my credentials/experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in ES: Sports Performance from GCU
• Worked with men’s and women’s college teams in NAIA & NCAA
• Certified Personal Trainer - International Sports Sciences Association
• Certified Nutrition Coach - International Sports Sciences Association
• Fitness International LLC-classified Master Personal trainer 14 months 
• Sports Performance Specialists - improving performance of all sports athletes including a Junior-Olympian volleyball player, basketball, boxing, soccer, football, and track & field
• OGKA Goalkeeper Coach 
• U.S. Soccer Licensed Coach
• USSF Certified Referee