MEET THE LEGACY TEAM

Chief Operating Officer

CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER AND NUTRITION SPECIALIST &  CERTIFIED YOUTH FITNESS SPECIALIST & ROCKSTEADY HEAD COACH

Katie is a Butler High School alumni who pursued her academic journey at Duquesne University, graduating with a B.S. in Criminal Justice & Forensic Science. Despite facing a significant physical hurdle during her second pregnancy that led to back surgery, Katie refused to accept limitations and embarked on a remarkable journey of resilience and transformation. She defied medical expectations and transitioned her career trajectory into her passion for fitness, becoming a Certified Personal Trainer.

With a diverse background in teaching various fitness formats, Katie has garnered extensive experience instructing groups spanning youth, adults, seniors, and individuals with special needs. Her expertise extends to boxing and strength training, reflecting her commitment to ensuring every session is not just effective but also enjoyable. 

Katie is dedicated to instilling the belief that fitness is both enjoyable and empowering, a sentiment she shares with everyone she trains.

Continuously expanding her expertise, 

Katie is also  a certified  a Nutrition Specialist   and Certified Youth Fitness Specialist. Her dedication to ongoing education mirrors her passion for evolving alongside the fitness and health industry.

A lifelong resident of Butler, Katie resides with her husband, Erik, along with their children Harper and Archer, and their dogs Elsie and Cooper. She embodies the ethos of living a fulfilling life centered on family, health, and the joy of movement.

Founder and Chief Executive Officer

LEGACY WRESTLING COACH &

DIRECTOR OF BUTLER VARSITY HEAD WRESTLING COACH

Coach Scott Stoner has just completed his 30th season as the Head Coach of the Golden Tornado Wrestling Program. Coach Stoner also is the Director of Legacy Wrestling and Legacy Fitness. In 1993, Stoner inherited a two-year old program at Butler that had compiled a 3W-23L dual record. Upon completion of the 2022-2023 season, Coach Stoner has compiled a dual meet record of 433 wins and 187 losses. Coach Stoner currently ranks 1st in career wins in the WPIAL among active coaches, and is 3rd all-time in WPIAL wrestling history. Under Coach Stoner’s direction, the Golden Tornado have won 33 tournaments, including 4 of the 5 team titles the team competed in during the 2022-23 season. The Butler teams have appeared in the WPIAL Team Championship Tournament 19 times including 2022-23 under his direction.  Butler finished the 2022-23 season with a 21 Win and 2 Loss dual meet record. The team finished ranked #5 in the WPIAL AAA, with 38 teams competing in that division. Coach Stoner and the GT advanced 8 of 11 individuals from the Section 3 Tournament to the WPIAL AAA Individual Tournament in 2022-2023. Over his career he has produced thirty-six Section 3 AAA champions, 213 WPIAL qualifiers, 2 WPIAL champions, 12 state qualifiers, 4 PIAA state place winners, and a 2X NCAA All-American.  Coach Stoner was voted Section 3 AAA Coach of the Year in 1998-99, 2021-22, 2022-23 and WPIAL AAA Coach of the year in  2021-22. Coach Stoner was inducted into the Butler High School Hall of Fame in 2022 with Butler Wrestling standout Cole Baxter also in that class.

Coach Stoner is a 1986 graduate of Southmoreland High School where he won Section and Westmoreland County championships at 105 pounds during his senior season. Coach Stoner became a four-year starter at 118-126 pounds with the Division 1 Slippery Rock University Wrestling Team. During that time, he was under the direction of coaching legend and current Butler Assistant Coach Fred Powell. He compiled an 89-41-3 record in four seasons and was a two-time Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) finalist.  In 1991, Stoner qualified for the Division 1 NCAA Championships by finishing second at 126 pounds in the Eastern Regional National Qualifier.   Stoner went 3 wins and 2 losses at the Division 1 National Championships at the University of Iowa, but came up short of All-American status by dropping an 8-5 decision in the medal round.

Coach Stoner graduated from Slippery Rock University in 1991 with dual B.S. degrees in Health and Physical Education Teaching, and Sport Management. Coach Stoner went on to coach for two seasons at SRU and earned a Master of Science Degree in Athletic Administration. He has been a Health and Physical Education Teacher in the Butler School District for the past 30 years. He lives in Oakland Township, with his wife Randi, his sons Saxon, Sutton, and his dog Hudson.

LEGACY WRESTLING COACH &

BUTLER VARSITY ASSISTANT WRESTLING COACH

Coach Powell has just completed his 13th season with The Golden Tornado and also works with Legacy Wrestling. Coach Powell mentored Coach Stoner as a wrestler at Slippery Rock University from 1986-1991 and is credited by Coach Stoner as being one of the most influential figures in his life. He is thought by many to be one of the great educators in coaching wrestling, and is highly recognized by wrestling enthusiasts and historians in any gym he walks into. Coach Powell was voted the Section 3

Assistant Coach of the Year in 2020-21 and 2022-23, and also received the WPIAL Assistant Coach of the Year for his efforts in both seasons!

He began wrestling in the 9th grade and was a Virginia State Champion for Granby High School in Virginia wrestling for legend Billy Martin Senior. Granby High School went on to win 21 state titles in 22 years. His collegiate career highlights are numerous and are topped by his 1964 NAIA Collegiate National Championship and the vote of Most Valuable Wrestler, and a 1964 NCAA Division 1 Collegiate National Championship while wrestling for Lock Haven. While at Lock Haven Coach Powell wrestled with, and was coached by friend and Granby Alum Gray Simons, who won 3 National Titles at Lock Haven and went on to wrestle for the United States in the 1960 and 1964 Olympics. Coach Powell went on to compete at the international level and placed 5 th in the 1966 FILA World Freestyle Championships for the United States.

After a brief time coaching at West Point, Coach Powell went on to assume

the duties of Head Wrestling Coach at Slippery Rock University. He held this position at S.R.U from 1967-1991. He completed his tenure there with a career with a record of 215-105-4 in 23 seasons.  He coached eleven NCAA Division 1 All-Americans and twelve All-Americans in the Collegiate Division. One wrestler, Stan Dziedzic went on to win the Bronze Medal in the 1976 Olympics and was also a World Champion.  Many of his former wrestlers have gone on to become successful coaches at the high school and collegiate levels.

In addition to his collegiate coaching career, he also coached the Australian National Team, and coached in Hungary and New Zealand. In addition, he coached a High School World Elite Freestyle Team to two World Championships. Coach Powell was inducted into Slippery Rock University Hall of Fame, the Lock Haven University Hall of Fame, and was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame for Lifetime Service to Wrestling. This past year he was elected to the Butler County Hall of Fame. He was named NCAA

College Division 1 Coach of the Year in 1971.

After he resigned from his collegiate coaching career, he began a wrestling

program at Slippery Rock High School in 1998 and continued there until 2006.

He developed many Sectional, Regional, and District Champions, along with several outstanding State Place Winners.

CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER, GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTOR, ROCKSTEADY HEAD COACH & GYMNASTICS COACH

Coach Paige brings over 8 years of competitive gymnastics experience, along with her certifications as a Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor, to the Legacy Fitness team.

She has a lifelong passion for gymnastics and loves helping kids and adults build confidence, strength, and healthy habits. Gymnastics has always been a huge part of Paige’s life since she was 8 years old and she is passionate about helping athletes develop strong fundamentals, learn new skills, gain confidence, and celebrate every milestone along the way.

She believes every athlete has their own journey and strives to create a fun, supportive environment where everyone feels welcome, valued, and empowered to succeed.

With experience working with individuals of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, Paige enjoys helping people discover what they are capable of while making fitness accessible, enjoyable, and empowering for everyone.

Currently coaches: Gymnastics, Rock Steady Boxing, Wheelchair Fitness & Adapted Fitness.

Outside of the gym, Paige enjoys spending quality time with her family and making memories with her two kids. Whether they are staying active together or simply enjoying time together, family is a big part of what inspires her every day.


 

LEGACY WRESTLING COACH & BUTLER VARSITY ASSISTANT WRESTLING COACH 

Coach Alex Evanoff has been on the Golden Tornado Wrestling Staff for the past five years. Coach Evanoff was a standout at Butler High School from 1998-2002. Evanoff was a three-time section placewinner & WPIAL Qualifier and won a Section 3 title in 2002. That season he placed 4th in the WPIAL meet and just off the third-place finish at the time that would have punched his ticket to the PIAA State Tournament. Evanoff finished his high school career with 101 victories, one of only twelve wrestlers to reach the 100-win plateau at Butler. 

After high school, Evanoff moved on to earn his degree at Waynesburg University and was a four-year starter for the Yellowjackets. There, he was voted a team captain three times. While at Waynesburg, he also won a Presidents Athletic Conference Championship.

Upon graduation from Waynesburg, he began his career as a youth minister and coached at Jefferson Morgan High School. In 2015, he assisted in coaching Jefferson Morgan to a 6th place finish at the state tournament. Jefferson finished as section champions three times and a team top four WPIAL finish three times. Individually, he coached a four-time PIAA State Champion, as well as several others to multiple state place winning performances.

Alex currently lives in Butler with his wife Sara, his sons Luca and Levi, and his daughter Mila. He is currently employed at First United Methodist Church and Wrestling Mindset.

GYMNASTICS COACH

Coach Maelyn brings a wealth of experience, passion, and energy to the Legacy Fitness team. Hailing from Harrisville, PA, Maelyn has been involved in cheerleading and gymnastics since the age of 5, building a strong foundation through years of dedication and competitive experience.

As a former cheerleader at Slippery Rock University, Maelyn competed at the collegiate level and helped her team earn 2nd place at NCA College Nationals. Her background in competitive cheerleading and gymnastics allows her to bring valuable knowledge, technique, and enthusiasm into every class.

Maelyn holds a degree in Education in Physical Activities and Fitness Management with a minor in Coaching, giving her a strong understanding of athlete development, training, and creating a positive learning environment. She is passionate about helping athletes build confidence, develop skills, and enjoy the journey of reaching their goals.

Currently coaches: Cheerleading & Gymnastics

Outside of the gym, Maelyn enjoys working out, spending time with friends and family, and watching sports. Her positive energy, love for teamwork, and commitment to helping others make her an amazing addition to the Legacy Fitness coaching team.
 

B.S.E.S

Marissa Wagner is a Butler native with a passion for creating opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. She has worked in the field since 2016 and currently serves as the Special Projects Coordinator at The Arc of Butler County.

Marissa earned her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and Master of Science in Adapted Physical Activity from Slippery Rock University. Outside of work, she stays active in the Butler community through volunteer work and enjoys spending time with her two cats.

You’ll see Marissa assisting with our Adaptive Fitness classes on Monday evenings, where she brings her experience, knowledge, and passion for helping others to the Legacy Fitness team.

ASSISTANT COACH

 Coach Leah has been part of the Legacy Fitness team for 2 years, helping athletes grow through our gymnastics and adapted fitness programs. With a background in dance and acrobatic skills, Leah brings a unique perspective and passion for movement into every class.

Leah believes in creating a positive and encouraging environment where athletes can build confidence, develop strength, and learn new skills while feeling supported every step of the way. She loves watching athletes grow week after week and celebrating their progress along the journey.

Leah will be continuing her education at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, studying Early Elementary and Special Education. She will continue coaching at Legacy Fitness during school breaks and throughout the summer.

Currently assists with: Gymnastics & Adapted Fitness

Outside of coaching, Leah enjoys continuing to grow her skills, spending time with others, and being part of a team that helps athletes reach their goals.

ASSISTANT GYMNASTICS COACH  

 Coach Hayden is joining the Legacy Fitness team for her first year of coaching. With 14 years of competitive dance experience, Hayden brings a strong background in strength, flexibility, and acrobatics that helps her connect movement, technique, and skill development in her coaching.

Hayden is passionate about helping athletes learn new skills, build confidence, and improve their strength and flexibility in a positive and encouraging environment. She is excited to be part of each athlete’s journey and looks forward to supporting their growth throughout the year.

Hayden is currently a senior at Butler and plans to continue her education in college by studying dentistry. She will be coaching throughout the school year and is excited to work with the Legacy Fitness community.

Currently assists with: Gymnastics

Outside of coaching, Hayden enjoys staying active, continuing to build her skills, and spending time with family and friends.