Drew Skaggs

Drew Skaggs

Owner and Head Coach

Qualifications

INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS

  • StrongFirst Level II Kettlebell Instructor (SFG II)
  • StrongFirst Barbell Instructor (SFL)
  • StrongFirst Bodyweight Instructor (SFB)
  • Functional Movement Systems Level 2 Coach (FMS 2)
  • Precision Nutrition Certified Level 1 Nutrition Coach (Pn1)
  • Precision Nutrition Certified Level 1 Sleep, Stress, Recovery Coach (Pn1-SSR)
  • Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist (FRCms)
  • BioForce Certified Conditioning Coach
  • CrossFit Level 2 Trainer (CF-L2)
  • CPR Certified

FORMAL EDUCATION

Rice University, Houston, TX

  • B.S. Chemical Engineering
  • B.A. Environmental Engineering

The University of Texas Arlington, Arlington, TX

  • M.S. Commercial Real Estate Finance

About Coach

With nearly two decades of coaching experience and 10 years of running The SHOP, I’ve dedicated my career to helping people reach their full potential through strength, conditioning, mobility, and holistic lifestyle habits.

I believe in the power of consistency in fitness and life. My coaching philosophy revolves around creating sustainable, long-term progress for each individual—whether that’s through a structured training program, personalized nutrition guidance, or simply finding ways to improve sleep and recovery.

Turning Point

My turning point came when I realized that training goes beyond just building muscle and cardiovascular fitness - it also builds confidence, resilience, and promotes longevity. We have modeled our approach and our programming around this realization, where we focus on comprehensive wellness that helps people thrive in all aspects of life.

Motivation & Passion

I’m passionate about helping people discover that fitness is a tool for living a more empowered and fulfilling life. It’s incredibly rewarding to witness someone achieve goals they once thought were out of reach. And the energy and encouragement that come from training alongside others foster an environment of accountability, motivation, and shared success. I’m driven by the belief that, together, we can achieve more than we ever could alone.