Kendall Tucker (She/Her)– Wellness Coordinator, Yoga + Fitness Coordinator
Kendall grew up playing various sports with a passion for fitness. She continued advancing her athletic abilities throughout her life and finishing her Volleyball Career in college at University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign. While playing sports, she focused on keeping her body stretched and relaxed in order to play at a high level. Her new found passion for Yoga and Fitness has grown from this self physical awareness after she completed 200 Hour Yoga Certification. She loves helping her students delve deeper into the mental and physical practice of yoga, while educating them on basic life tools for their own personal well-being.
As the Morgan Park Sports Center Wellness Coordinator and class teacher, she wants to ensure that the classes and workshops here are created and designed specifically for the needs of the community for people to grow stronger and improve their lives. She hopes to create a place where this community can be brought together by the love of not just fitness, but wellness as she once did growing up around sports. She wants to maintain a space where people can slow down, take a few breaths, and work on cultivating their best self and improve their self gratification. Kendall has continued her education receiving her Masters in Sports Management at Valpariso University!
CERTIFICATIONS: Register Yoga Teacher (RYT) 200 Hour with Yoga Alliance, Group Fitness with ASFA, 50 Hour Yoga Sculpt TT with NASM/AFAA, Advanced Teacher Training with NASM/AFAA, 20 Hour Yoga Therapy for Anxiety, 40 Hour Trama-Informed Yoga, 40 Hour Yoga Nidra Certification, CPR/AED, Mandated Reporter
time, she experienced a profound spiritual awakening that transformed every aspect of her life. This journey ignited a deep sense of self-discovery and healing from within. After retiring from teaching, Michelle embraced her new role as a certified yoga teacher, motivated by a desire to empower others as they embark on their own spiritual journeys and face the challenges of their inner worlds. Along with her expansive experience, Michelle hold a Master’s Degree in Education and is a Certified Yoga Teacher, Restorative Yoga Teacher, Sound Healer, as well as receiving a Reiki I and II Certification. Want to know a fun fact about Michelled? She was a Disc Jockey on the college radio station for four years! Michelle is eager to share her insights and experiences with others, guiding them toward peace and empowerment on their unique spiritual paths! 
and holds various trainings and instructor level certifications in martial arts, including Kenpo Karate, Shaolin Kung Fu, Classical Tai Chi and Wing Chun. Along with his trainings in Martial Arts, Michael has worked within Informational Technology for almost 25 years achieving rewards such as the Director's Leadership Award and the Operational Excellence Award; as well as awards in publishing and community service. Michael also comes with various coaching and sport knowledge with previous experience as a basketball and assistant football coach with Homewood-Floosmoor Park District. When Si Fu Owens is not in the studio teaching classes, you could find him enjoying his favorite food - PIZZA - while watching the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles!
y and later took my passion to a professional level, performing with artists at music festivals and have appeared in music videos. In 2024, I decided to share my love of movement by becoming a certified Barre Instructor through Barre Above. I've been teaching classes at Morgan Park Sports Center and absolutely love helping others discover their strength and find joy in fitness. When I'm not in the studio, I work as a Learning & Development professional, a role that lets me combine my love of teaching with my passion for helping people grow."
trainings from Essentrics. Essentrics is a low-impact, equipment free class perfect for men and women of all levels that will leave you feeling engereized, youthful, and healthy. Before finding her passion in Wellness, Angela is working as a registered nurse for over 10 years! She professionally wanted to continue to learn and earned her certification as a reflexologist and a Level 2 Essentrics instructor to help rebalance the entire body. If you can't find Angela in the yoga studio, you might find her roller skating or on a bike ride!
locations for over 10 years! Additionally, he works as an elementary and highschool level Physical Education Teacher for the past decade. Bardell has continued his education and holds a Master's Degree in Teaching and Learning as well as ceritifcations in Personal and Group Fitness Training through ISSA. If you come to one of Bardell's classes, you should expect to listen to some good music! He loves to inspire movement during his workouts that create a fun and enjoyable expeicence!