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We
are blessed to have some of the most gifted, knowledgeable,
informative and athletic trainers. All of our trainers
are motivated to encourage every athlete who attends
MASE Training to become GREAT! Their desire to accomplish
this surpasses the industry standard in health and fitness.
We are confident that once you experience the spirit
of the MASE Training family, you will be blown away!
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Eddie L. Mason: Founder/President, CEO
- Seven-year
NFL veteran linebacker with
the New York Jets, Jacksonville Jaguars and Washington
Redskins.
- Rated
in the Top 5% of fitness trainers in the nation for
continually having serviced 50+ individual clients
per month.
- SPARQ Certified Trainer
CAREER
HIGHLIGHTS
- Voted
Special Teams MVP, 1995.
- NFL
Unsung Hero Award, 2001.
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Sonya RS Mason: Executive Director, COO
- Executive Director of Faith Foundation
- Psychology BA degree / UNC at Chapel Hill
- Child Psycholgy MA Degree / North Carolina Central University
- Currently working towards "NUtrition Specialist" Certification: Desires to impact and empower families towards developing Balanced Healthy Nutrition Choices
CAREER
HIGHLIGHTS
- Integral part in helping to develop the overall vision of Mase Training, LLC; as well as developing a sound business structure for the company
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James Thrash: Co-Founder/Vice President
- Nine-year
NFL veteran wide receiver, currently
playing for the Washington Redskins after spending 3
seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles.
- Currently
a NSPA Certified Conditioning Specialist and Certified
Personal Trainer. Also certified in CPR.
CAREER
HIGHLIGHTS
- Won
the NFL “Ed Block Courage Award”, 2000.
- Won
NFL “Unsung Hero Award”, 2000.
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Troy Vincent, Sr.
- A five-time All Pro selection
- Vincent is a 16-year NFL veteran who has played for four different teams: Miami Dolphins (1992-95); Philadelphia Eagles (1996-2003); Buffalo Bills (2004-05); and Washington Redskins (2006).
- A native of Trenton, NJ, he started 204 of 207 career games and recorded 854 career tackles.
CAREER
HIGHLIGHTS
- A member of the Eagles 75th Anniversary Team
- Currently ranks fifth overall among active players with 47 regular-season interceptions and four in the postseason.
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Michael Landsdowne: Executive Director of Performance Training
- Graduate of Lynchburg College
- Played a variety of sports including baseball, basketball, track & field, and football. Suffered a severe injury but overcame it to play several sports.
CAREER
HIGHLIGHTS
- 2005
Division III Indoor Track & Field All-American
- 2003,
2005 Lynchburg College Male Athlete of the Year

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Vincent T. High: Director of Adult Fitness/Public Health Fitness/After School Programs
The goal and vision of MASE Training department of Adult fitness, After school Programs, and Public Health development is to promote exercise and health education among children & adults so that individuals, families, and communities can be empowered to lead healthier lifestyles.
CAREER
HIGHLIGHTS
- B.S. Exercise Science (2006)
- M.P.H. Candidate (2009)
- NSPA Certified Personal Trainer CPR certified
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Adam Wooten: Elite Trainer/Speed & Track Development
- Member of Texas A&M track team, August 2000-May 2002
- Named 2001 Big XII Freshman of the Year
- Big XII Team and individual Champion
CAREER
HIGHLIGHTS
- Southland Conference record holder in the 100m dash
- 12 time all Southland Conference Selection

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Steven Grimes: Elite Trainer/Football Development
- Multi-Sport Athlete, Specialty in Football Developement
- Served in the U.S. Army for 3 years
Received many accommodations and awards
- Currently in training to play Football (Virginia Kings, Semi-Pro)
CAREER
HIGHLIGHTS
- As a Coach - won the 2006 AAA DIV 6 Football State Championship
- Track - Lettered and placed top five in 4x100, 100, 200
- NSPA Certified, CPR Certified

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Michael Dorn: Adult Fitness Manager at Claude Moore Recreation
Michael has a true passion for health and fitness and it shows through his hard work ethic. In his younger years, he received the Presidential Physical Fitness Award 8 years in a row. He now holds a Bachelors of Arts degree in Communication Studies and during his four years at Christopher Newport University, he studied Exercise and Sports Science. He plans to further his fitness education as a strength and conditioning specialist.
CAREER
HIGHLIGHTS
- Graduate of Christopher Newport University- B.A. Communication Studies/Exercise Sports Science
- Recieved the Student-Athlete Award with a 3.0 or better GPA (four times).
- NCAA Division III All-American 400 Hurdler
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David Clark
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James Brown
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** All trainers are CPR Certified and have been certified
as Personal Trainers or Strength and Conditioning Specialist
through NASM, ACE or NSPA.
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