Meet Our Team

Founder : Nutrition & Wellness Coach

Chris Gosik

Chris grew up a multisport athlete, was drafted out of high school by the Philadelphia Phillies and played Division I baseball at East Carolina University. His dedication to health and fitness truly began after being diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis in 2013. After battling the disease for years, his journey to wellness involved numerous doctors, specialists, and extensive self-education to manage his condition. By transforming his diet and lifestyle, Chris became symptom-free in 2021, after years of relying on medication and doctor visits. He is now a NASM-certified wellness coach and a certified nutrition coach through Dr. Layne Norton. In July of 2024, Chris left his technology consulting career to join Maddie in co-founding VLT Athlete, driven by his passion for helping others live healthier and longer lives through the same transformative changes he experienced.

Founder : Head Coach

Maddie Shockley

Maddie’s passion for fitness began during childhood and led her to compete in college as a dual Division I athlete at Long Island University. She studied strength and conditioning in college, holds her NSCA-CSCS certification, and is also a certified nutrition coach through Dr. Layne Norton’s nutrition certification. Since 2018, Maddie has worked as a personal trainer, group coach, and managing partner at a group fitness studio. She co-founded VLT Athlete after recognizing the barriers many face— financial limitations or "gymtimidation"—that prevent them from accessing quality health and wellness coaching, focusing on making fitness affordable and accessible for everyone.