THE 804 STRENGTH EXPERIENCE
Meet the TEAM
Collin Harrell
Co-Owner/ Strength Coach
BSc, CSCS, CPR/AED
Collin is a certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and holds a Bachelors in Exercise Science from Kent State University. While earning his degree, Collin competed as a Division I wrestler at the 149lb weight class before graduating in 2016.
His continued passion for Strength and Conditioning brought him to VCU where he interned in the Sports Performance Department working directly underneath Master Strength and Conditioning Coach, Tim Kontos and NSCA Assistant College Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year, Ryan Metzger.
In addition to working with collegiate athletes, he has extensive experience working in the Richmond area including Orthopedic Physical Therapy, Personal Training, Corporate Fitness, and Youth Sports Performance.
Most recently, Collin’s role at River North Strength from 2020-2022 has propelled his career into becoming a small business owner and coach at 804 Strength.
Currently, he is responsible for overseeing all aspects of day to day operations as well as coaching responsibilities. He lives in Mechanicsville with his wife, son, and Rhodesian Ridgeback. When he is not coaching or training himself, his favorite hobbies are spending time with his loved ones and fishing the James River.
Matt Marshall
Co-Owner/ Strength Coach
MSc, RSCC, CSCS, CPR/AED
Matt is a certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and holds a Masters Degree in Sports Medicine from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs, as well as a Bachelors in Exercise Science from Appalachian State University. During his college years he competed in powerlifting and olympic weightlifting where he won several state championships and held state records.
Professionally, Matt has worked with everyone from children to professional athletes, spending a large portion of his career training college athletes at the University of Kansas and the University of Maine. In 2021, Matt began his career at River North Strength in Mechanicsville which ultimately led to him co-owing 804 Strength in 2022.
Matt and his wife, son, & daughter live in Mechanicsville. In his free time, Matt enjoys woodworking and spending time with his family.
Kieran Thayer
strength Coach
BSc, CSCS, CPR/AED
Kieran joined the 804 Strength staff in May of 2023 where he primarily aids in the structure and implementation of all adult training programs.
Prior to joining the team, Kieran graduated from VCU in 2022 where he completed his bachelor's degree in Exercise Science and received his Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Certification (CSCS) from the NSCA. While pursuing his degree, he gained valuable experience at the University of Richmond as an intern in the Sports Performance Department. Since 2021, he’s earned a position on their coaching staff where he currently works most closely with the track, cross country, and swim teams at UR.
In addition, Kieran has spent numerous years designing and coaching adults in a personal training setting wheres he’s been able to help adult clients achieve their health and wellness goals.
Outside of coaching, he spends most of his time watching sports with friends and spending time with his girlfriend and their dog.