Meg Gotheridge | Instructor

Meg, a proud Army spouse and mother of three, is an ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor, a Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism Coach and is Adult and Pediatric CPR/First Aid certified through the American Red Cross. As a graduate of the College of Charleston with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Meg has been able to pursue an array of job opportunities with each duty station, but is most excited about the role of group fitness instructor. She first joined the S.L.A.M. community in Savannah in 2015 and has been hooked on the community ever since. While the Army moved her family around, Meg was able to visit several S.L.A.M. locations on the east coast and S.L.A.M. virtually. She first became an instructor at S.L.A.M. El Paso. Meg hopes to provide the same encouragement she first received at her initial S.L.A.M. class as she continues her role of instructor for S.L.A.M. Vicenza.

Her favorite ways to SLAM are through dedication classes and hero workouts where we honor the achievements and sacrifices others have made. She also ends up enjoying sweating when peer pressured into doing something outside her comfort zone, which is probably why she have participated in Run Across Georgia twice. If there is a team event, run, or exercise she will be a happy camper. Watching women encouraging other women makes her excited to be a part of something bigger than herself.

Jessica Amacker | Instructor

Jessica, a proud army spouse and mom to three children, is an ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor, a Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism Coach, Birth & Back Movement Professional, and is Adult and Pediatric CPR/First Aid certified through the American Red Cross. Jessica holds a B.S.Ed. in Elementary/Special Education from Mercer University and homeschools full time. Jessica found SLAM Leavenworth in 2016 and has had the opportunity to sweat like a mother and coach at three more locations—Anchorage, Columbus (GA), and Vicenza! Although the sweat-inducing fitness is why she was initially drawn to SLAM, it’s the uplifting community and sisterhood that makes this group so special. Jessica loves that this group is welcoming and supportive to parents in all stages of life, whether you’re pregnant, you’ve just had a baby, or you’re an empty nester; brand new to exercise, recovering from injury, or are a former collegiate athlete—SLAM has a space for everyone.

Alayna Filbert | Instructor

Alayna, a proud Army wife and mom of one, is an ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor, Pregnancy & Postpartum Exercise Instructor, CPR/AED & first aid certified through the American Red Cross. Her love for health and fitness began in her teen years — it was then that she knew exactly what she wanted to do as a career: share that love with others. Originally from Arizona, Alayna moved to New York City and began her personal training career at 18 years old working with clients of all demographics. She has since then moved a handful of times around the world but has been able to share her passion with others through instructing classes. Her favorite styles of movement are running, HIIT, weight training, pilates and yoga. You’ll see a mix of it all in her classes!

Steffi Noland | Owner & Instructor

Steffi is a proud Army wife and mother of four-year-old twins. She started and co-owned Stroller Strong Moms Fort Drum in New York and has a bachelor’s degree in business administration. She is also an ACE certified group fitness instructor. After having twins, she struggled with not being able to work and when she moved to Leavenworth, KS, she became a member of Stroller Strong Moms Leavenworth in 2017. This amazing group of ladies changed her life. The support among all mothers was amazing and she reached in that year fitness levels she never thought were possible. When she moved to Fort Drum, she found a like-minded SLAM sister and was excited to start Stroller Strong Moms Fort Drum with her. Both brought to Fort Drum the same sense of community and camaraderie they were able to experience. Steffi is hoping to bring the same to Vicenza. She is offering great workouts, but also a support system for moms, women and athletes of all fitness levels. Children love SLAM because they can make friends easily and watch their moms as role models for a healthy, fit lifestyle. Steffi’s favorite ways to slam are high-intensity workouts and group exercises.