MEET THE TEAM
Stefan Kunz
Founder & CEO, Pursuit Health & Performance
Stefan is a U.S. Air Force veteran, husband, and proud father of three. After serving five years on active duty, including a deployment to Afghanistan, he brought the same grit, discipline, and mission-first mindset into the fitness world.
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For over 14 years, Stefan has dedicated himself to mastering the craft of transformation—combining real-world performance systems with elite-level coaching to serve those who serve. In 2021, he founded Pursuit Health & Performance with a clear mission: help first responders, military professionals, and medical personnel reclaim their edge—physically, mentally, and emotionally.
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Under his leadership, Pursuit has transformed over 1,000 Everyday Heroes into elite performers—not just through weight loss or muscle gain, but by rebuilding confidence, energy, and identity. His approach blends military precision with human connection, empowering clients to lead with strength both on duty and at home.
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When he’s not building leaders through Pursuit, Stefan is deeply committed to his greatest mission: being present for his wife and three children. Whether it’s coaching a client through their next breakthrough or playing catch in the backyard, he leads from the front—at work, at home, and in life.
USAF Veteran and Physical Training Leader
BS Exercise & Wellness (Arizona State)
NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialists
NSCA Tactical Strength & Conditioning Specialist
ISSA Elite Trainer
ISSA Certified Personal Trainer
ISSA Strength & Conditioning Specialist
ISSA Specialist in Fitness Nutrition
Founder & CEO
Stefan Kunz
Stefan Kunz is a U.S. Air Force veteran, husband, and proud father of three. After serving five years on active duty, including a deployment to Afghanistan, he brought the same grit, discipline, and mission-first mindset into the fitness world.
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For over 14 years, Stefan has dedicated himself to mastering the craft of transformation—combining real-world performance systems with elite-level coaching to serve those who serve. In 2021, he founded Pursuit Health & Performance with a clear mission: help first responders, military professionals, and medical personnel reclaim their edge—physically, mentally, and emotionally.
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Under his leadership, Pursuit has transformed over 1,000 Everyday Heroes into elite performers—not just through weight loss or muscle gain, but by rebuilding confidence, energy, and identity. His approach blends military precision with human connection, empowering clients to lead with strength both on duty and at home.
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When he’s not building leaders through Pursuit, Stefan is deeply committed to his greatest mission: being present for his wife and three children. Whether it’s coaching a client through their next breakthrough or playing catch in the backyard, he leads from the front—at work, at home, and in life.
BS Exercise & Wellness (Arizona State)
NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialists
NSCA Tactical Strength & Conditioning Specialist
ISSA Elite Trainer
ISSA Certified Personal Trainer
ISSA Strength & Conditioning Specialist
ISSA Specialist in Fitness Nutrition
Mike DeNora
Assistant Coach
Coach Mike is a 12-year performance veteran, professional coach, and active-duty police officer who brings unmatched versatility to the Pursuit team. With a background as a professional fighter, gymnast, and purple belt in jiu-jitsu, Mike blends raw power with elite body control—and trains clients to perform with precision in the most demanding environments.
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Mike isn’t just a coach—he’s lived the mission. He’s competed across three seasons of the Navy SEAL tactical survival series Surviving MANN, earning a finalist spot on the show’s most elite season. Whether it’s the streets, the mat, or the mountains, Mike is the guy you want in your corner when things get real
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His coaching style is rooted in resilience, mobility, and tactical performance—perfect for the high-pressure careers Pursuit serves. He specializes in helping law enforcement, military, and first responders rebuild their bodies, unlock peak movement, and bulletproof themselves from injury—without sacrificing strength or endurance.
Police Officer
BS Health Sciences (Arizona State)
MBA (Louisiana State University)
TSAC-F (NSCA Tactical Strength & Conditioning Facilitator)
Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialists
NASM Corrective Exercise Specialists
Women's Fitness Specialists
World Calisthenics Level 1 & 2
Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Ryne Glazier
assistant coach
Coach Ryne is an elite strength and conditioning coach with 8+ years of experience training athletes and high performers to move with power, precision, and confidence. A former collegiate hockey player, Ryne brings a deep understanding of athletic performance under pressure—and translates that directly into his coaching.
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He’s worked with everyone from youth athletes to top-tier competitors, helping them build strength, speed, and resilience through structured, high-impact training systems. His specialty? Engineering performance through movement mastery—so every rep drives results without grinding down the body.
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With advanced degrees in Athletic Training and Exercise Science, plus top-tier certifications in mobility and neuromuscular performance, Ryne is the technician behind the transformation. He believes that the fastest path to elite performance isn’t doing more—it’s moving better. And that’s exactly what he builds into every Pursuit plan.
B.S. in Athletic Training – Xavier University
M.S. in Exercise & Sport Science – Merrimack College
NSCA – Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist
Reflexive Performance Reset Specialist
Josh Bennett
Assistant Coach
Coach Josh brings nearly two decades of frontline experience to the Pursuit team. With 19 years as a paramedic and the last 3 years serving as a firefighter lieutenant—and former SWAT medic—Josh knows exactly what it takes to perform under pressure when lives are on the line.
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But Josh isn’t just a tactical professional—he’s lived the transformation our clients chase. After struggling with his own weight and performance, he turned to Pursuit and dropped 80 lbs, rebuilt his confidence, and forged the strongest version of himself. That personal journey fuels how he leads today.
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As a former CrossFit gym owner, proud dad, and youth coach, Josh is all about building leaders—at home, on the job, and in the gym. He specializes in helping men in high-stress careers reclaim their strength, reignite their energy, and lead by example in every area of life.
19-Year Paramedic | Firefighter Lieutenant | Former SWAT Medic
TSAC-F (NSCA Tactical Strength & Conditioning Facilitator)
Certified in Online Fitness & Nutrition Coaching
USAW Level 1 (Olympic Weightlifting)
Crossfit - Level 1 and 2
Bryce Redaja
Head Online Coach
Bryce started his career as a trainer while still in college, where he also played baseball for Maryville College. He has been coaching both online and in-person for over 7+ years. He is responsible for over 300+ Pursuit Transformations.
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BS Exercise Science (Maryville College)
NSCA - Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
NASM - Certified Personal Trainer
Precision Nutrition - Level 1
Online Fitness and Nutrition Certified
Sam Gavin
Performance Advisor
Coach Sam is Pursuit’s lead Performance Advisor—helping hundreds of first responders, military, and medical professionals take back control of their bodies, mindset, and performance.
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A former Division I soccer athlete at Indiana University, Sam blends elite-level athletic training with psychology-backed coaching strategies to help clients bridge the gap between intention and execution. With over six years of experience coaching both in-person and online, he’s mastered the art of building training plans that stick—physically and mentally.
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Sam doesn’t just talk training—he helps clients make high-stakes decisions about their health, identity, and future. On every call, he brings both empathy and expertise—so that the men and women Pursuit serves can step into the strongest version of themselves with clarity and confidence.
B.S. in Exercise Science
Indiana University Minor in Psychology – Indiana University
ACSM Certified Personal Trainer
ISSA Certified Personal Trainer Certificate in Stress Management
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