Meet The Team

We are an experienced team dedicated to your results

We coach with passion and genuine care to enable you to acquire the skills and habits that will transform your life inside and out. We also really love kettlebells!

Leadership Team

Grant Anderson

CO-FOUNDER

Grant is the social media face of the business, with a 100k+ following on instagram @kettlebellgrant. You can find Grant traveling all over the world to golf and swing bells with clients. Grant was co-owner of Chicago Primal Gym with Sean and spent over 7 years crafting world-class kettlebell training programs for men and women to get strong and build lifelong skills.

Sean Griffin

CO-FOUNDER

Co-founder of Kettlebell Transformation, Sean got his start in fitness after quitting his corporate finance job in 2013. Sean started Chicago Primal Gym in his back yard and grew iit to 350+ members prior to the pandemic. Now he coaches KT clients all over the world out of his home office, while raising his 5 and 2 year old kids alongside his wife in Evanston, IL.

Rich Bihl

DIRECTOR OF FULFILLMENT

Coach Rich is a 10-year veteran of the strength & conditioning industry after graduating from the University of Iowa. Rich spent 7 years coaching clients in-person on the North Shore of Chicago prior to transitioning his own training business online in 2020. Rich has served as a Head Coach and now Director of Fullfilment for KT since 2022. He resides in Mokena, IL with his wife and 3 young boys.

Coaching Staff

Peter Leonhard

HEAD COACH

Peter has been coaching with Sean & Grant since 2015 when he joined the Chicago Primal Team. By 2018, Peter served as Director of Programming and Lead coach at CPG. Peter has over 10 years of coaching experience. He played goalie for the University of Kentucky and then graduated from Michigan State. He lives in Michigan with his wife and 2 young boys.

Ray Singson

HEAD COACH

Coach Ray brings over a decade of experience in functional fitness and positive psychology, empowering individuals from all walks of life—ranging from competitive athletes to busy parents—to achieve healthier, happier lives. A Marine Corps veteran and graduate of Temple University, Ray blends discipline, expertise, and compassion in his unique approach to coaching. He resides outside of Philadelphia with his wife, Allison, and their four children.

Jean-Pierre (JP) Rossouw

HEAD COACH

With over a decade in the strength and performance world, JP is a South African-born coach who blends technical precision with practical programming. Certified through StrongFirst, FMS, and Pre-Script, he specializes in strength, rehab, and accountability-driven coaching—helping everyone from youth athletes to everyday professionals move better, get stronger, and stay consistent. Outside the gym, he’s a husband, dog dad, and part-time musician who brings the same balance of discipline and creativity to life that he brings to his coaching.

Rich

DIRECTOR OF FULFILLMENT

Coach Rich is a 10-year veteran of the strength & conditioning industry after graduating from the University of Iowa. Rich spent 7 years coaching clients in-person on the North Shore of Chicago prior to transitioning his own training business online in 2020. Rich has served as a Head Coach and now Director of Fullfilment for KT since 2022. He resides in Mokena, IL with his wife and 3 young boys.

Mike Connelly

HEAD COACH

Coach Mike brings over 20 years of strength and conditioning experience, first certifying with RKC in 2008 and later serving as an instructor across multiple certification programs. He’s coached everyone from everyday adults to NHL and MLB athletes, all while walking the walk himself—staying strong and agile through decades of skateboarding, snowboarding, and golf. Based in Arlington Heights, IL, he’s a proud husband and father of three, committed to living the lifestyle he helps others build.

Scott Crystal

HEAD COACH

Coach Scott brings nearly a decade of kettlebell experience and a lifetime of athletic grit to KT. After years in the craft beer industry, he traded hops for hardstyle, drawn to the raw power and simplicity of kettlebell training. A former collegiate swimmer and CrossFit athlete, Scott eventually found his calling coaching others—combining StrongFirst principles, technical precision, and real-world accountability to help busy men reclaim their strength and edge. He lives outside Philly with his wife and two wild daughters, staying strong so he can keep up with both.

JP

HEAD COACH

With over 10 years of experience in the strength and performance industry, JP is a dedicated coach specializing in strength and conditioning, rehabilitation, and accountability-driven training. His work spans a broad spectrum—from helping youth athletes build solid athletic foundations to guiding members of the general population toward long-term health and performance goals.

A StrongFirst, FMS, and Pre-Script certified coach, JP takes a technical yet practical approach to movement and training, combining proven methodologies with a deep understanding of human biomechanics. Originally from South Africa, he brings an international perspective, a strong work ethic, and a grounded approach to every client interaction.

Outside the gym, JP enjoys life with his wife Daniella and their energetic Mini Australian Shepherd. A part-time musician, he finds balance between discipline and creativity—both in life and in training.

Rich

DIRECTOR OF FULFILLMENT

Coach Rich is a 10-year veteran of the strength & conditioning industry after graduating from the University of Iowa. Rich spent 7 years coaching clients in-person on the North Shore of Chicago prior to transitioning his own training business online in 2020. Rich has served as a Head Coach and now Director of Fullfilment for KT since 2022. He resides in Mokena, IL with his wife and 3 young boys.

Sales & Support Staff

Casey Shirley

SENIOR COACHING CONSULTANT

Peter has been coaching with Sean & Grant since 2015 when he joined the Chicago Primal Team. By 2018, Peter served as Director of Programming and Lead coach at CPG. Peter has over 10 years of coaching experience. He played goalie for the University of Kentucky and then graduated from Michigan State. He lives in Michigan with his wife and 2 young boys.

William Atwell

COACHING CONSULTANT

Coach Ray brings over a decade of experience in functional fitness and positive psychology, empowering individuals from all walks of life—ranging from competitive athletes to busy parents—to achieve healthier, happier lives. A Marine Corps veteran and graduate of Temple University, Ray blends discipline, expertise, and compassion in his unique approach to coaching. He resides outside of Philadelphia with his wife, Allison, and their four children.

Matt Travis

COACHING CONSULTANT

With over 10 years of experience in the strength and performance industry, JP is a dedicated coach specializing in strength and conditioning, rehabilitation, and accountability-driven training. His work spans a broad spectrum—from helping youth athletes build solid athletic foundations to guiding members of the general population toward long-term health and performance goals.

A StrongFirst, FMS, and Pre-Script certified coach, JP takes a technical yet practical approach to movement and training, combining proven methodologies with a deep understanding of human biomechanics. Originally from South Africa, he brings an international perspective, a strong work ethic, and a grounded approach to every client interaction.

Outside the gym, JP enjoys life with his wife Daniella and their energetic Mini Australian Shepherd. A part-time musician, he finds balance between discipline and creativity—both in life and in training.

Rich

DIRECTOR OF FULFILLMENT

Coach Rich is a 10-year veteran of the strength & conditioning industry after graduating from the University of Iowa. Rich spent 7 years coaching clients in-person on the North Shore of Chicago prior to transitioning his own training business online in 2020. Rich has served as a Head Coach and now Director of Fullfilment for KT since 2022. He resides in Mokena, IL with his wife and 3 young boys.

Marianie Bedolla

CREATIVE STRATEGIST

Marianie is a creative with a sharp eye and a bias for action. She works closely with our team to develop bold, high-converting growth strategies that genuinely reflect the brand behind them. Whether it’s crafting a story, shaping a voice, or dialing in the details, she brings both strategy and soul to every project. She lives in Mexico with her husband, where together they’re chasing a life of purpose, impact, and meaningful work.

Susana Sanchez

FULFILLMENT SUPPORT

Susana is part of the behind-the-scenes team that helps keep everything running smoothly. She works closely with the coaches to support client onboarding, organization, and day-to-day operations. She enjoys being part of a team that’s making a real difference knowing that her work plays a part in helping people feel better, get stronger, and live healthier lives. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family, singing, and being in nature.

Gabriel Barros

ENROLLMENT SUPPORT

With over 10 years of experience in the strength and performance industry, JP is a dedicated coach specializing in strength and conditioning, rehabilitation, and accountability-driven training. His work spans a broad spectrum—from helping youth athletes build solid athletic foundations to guiding members of the general population toward long-term health and performance goals.

A StrongFirst, FMS, and Pre-Script certified coach, JP takes a technical yet practical approach to movement and training, combining proven methodologies with a deep understanding of human biomechanics. Originally from South Africa, he brings an international perspective, a strong work ethic, and a grounded approach to every client interaction.

Outside the gym, JP enjoys life with his wife Daniella and their energetic Mini Australian Shepherd. A part-time musician, he finds balance between discipline and creativity—both in life and in training.

Rich

DIRECTOR OF FULFILLMENT

Coach Rich is a 10-year veteran of the strength & conditioning industry after graduating from the University of Iowa. Rich spent 7 years coaching clients in-person on the North Shore of Chicago prior to transitioning his own training business online in 2020. Rich has served as a Head Coach and now Director of Fullfilment for KT since 2022. He resides in Mokena, IL with his wife and 3 young boys.