Filindo Colace, PGA
PGA, TPI
Filindo, entered the golf industry in 2009 attending the Golf Academy of America, in Myrtle Beach, SC. in 2010, he landed an Assistant Professional position at Frog Hollow Golf Club in Middletown, DE. Wanting to be closer to home in Voorhees, NJ he became Assistant Professional at Little Mill Country Club in Marlton, NJ.
Knowing very well that he specifically wanted to help golfers become better, in 2012 he transitioned into an instruction only position at GolfTEC-Moorestown, NJ. A fire was lit inside of him and he then opened the Filindo Colace Golf Academy in May 2013. He had the privilege of teaching at The Links GC, Ramblewood Country Club, & The Golf Performance Institute (GPI) where he was the Director of Instruction.
During his time at GPI, he began to study the biomechanics (TPI) and physics of the golf swing. Obtaining certifications with TPI, K-Vest, & SAM Putt lab. Most recently has earned a certification as a level 1 CrossFit Coach. Filindo earned his PGA status in July 2016. He then partnered with his CPA Donald S. Bicking and cofounded Go Golf in November, 2017.
Lauren Fiske
M.A. Exercise Science; CrossFit Level 1 & 2 Trainer; CrossFit Weightlifting; USAW; Neurokinetic Therapy Level 3; GGS Pre & Post Partum; TPI Level 1
I have loved sports and being active my entire life. I was never the most talented athlete, but I love to work hard and train hard, putting the time is necessary to improve. In college, I thought I would end up becoming a teacher or a lawyer, but at that time, my father’s health was deteriorating. He had congestive heart failure and had a transplant on Sept. 11, 2001.
As a result, I decided that I would follow my heart and do something in the field of Exercise Science. In graduate school, I discovered strength and conditioning, and I have never looked back. I have been in strength and conditioning since then and I love working with athletes of all ages and ability levels.
I found functional fitness through olympic weightlifting – somewhat backwards for most people. Functional fitness is the best of strength and conditioning all in one place. I love the weightlifting element of it, but I also love how all of the major elements of functional fitness (weightlifting, gymnastics, and metabolic conditioning) relate to one another. I love to find a skill and develop it, which is why it is so appealing to me and it leaves me constantly trying to improve as an athlete and a coach.
My favorite part of coaching is seeing people conquer things they never thought possible. Anyone can do functional fitness, no matter what their background or ability level is. The Hygge community is something that can’t be adequately explained until you experience it. I encourage everyone to try it, no matter their age or functional fitness level. You will challenge yourself and discover the strength that you did not know existed. And there will be other awesome people cheering you on every step of the way and experiencing the highs and lows by your side.