MEET THE TEAM
NOT JUST A GYM... A COMMUNITY AND A LIFESTYLE
Get to know the heart and soul of Altius by meeting our extraordinary team of trainers. Each member brings a unique background and wealth of experience in the fitness industry, making them invaluable contributors to our mission. From strength and conditioning specialists to sports performance trainers, our diverse team ensures that every athlete receives a personalized and comprehensive training experience. With a commitment to ongoing education and professional development, our trainers stay at the forefront of industry trends and methodologies, guaranteeing the highest quality of service. At Altius, we believe in the power of collaboration, and our well-rounded team enables us to offer athletes a truly holistic approach to fitness. Discover the difference of working with a team that is dedicated to your success, every step of the way.
MEET THE TEAM
Altius Performance owner Matt Yegge graduated from the University of Colorado in 2008, where he played football and studied mathematics and secondary education. Matt's passion to teach, coach and work with others, combined with his love for sports, drove a career in health and fitness. After a shoulder injury ended his college football career, Matt took a job training at a commercial health club, where he worked to earn club management roles and master trainer certification. Here he found his niche in working with athletes and was inspired to start his own sports performance business. Altius Performance was established in 2013 when Matt and his family moved to Stillwater, MN with the opportunity to be near family while Matt attended physical therapy school. Matt graduated with a doctorate degree in physical therapy from St. Catherine University in 2018.
Since 2007, Matt has coached, trained and rehabilitated thousands of athletes, including Olympian, professional, collegiate, and youth athletes. Matt has worked with IAM’s ACL return-to-sport program and has presented his research on lower extremity movement mechanics and ACL risk factors.
Outside of the gym, Matt’s time is spent with his wife Danielle, and his children, Cooper (15) and Oakley (11), most often at the dozen's of out-of-state sports tourneys in which his kids participate. Matt also enjoys spending time with friends and family, playing guitar around a bonfire, boating and yard games.
Tristan Turner graduated from the University of Northwestern - St. Paul in 2019, where he majored in Kinesiology and played DIII lacrosse. Prior to receiving his Bachelor’s degree, Tristan’s passion for performance and fitness was discovered in his own weight loss journey. After leaving the military, Tristan fell into a lifestyle of unhealthy eating habits and inactivity causing continual weight gain. Needing a change, Tristan worked to adopt healthy eating and regular exercise into his life and went back to school at Saint Paul College to become a massage therapist and personal trainer.
With hard work and determination Tristan lost 50 pounds, graduated with an Associate’s degree in personal training, and was certified in massage therapy. Wielding his life experiences from the military, collegiate athletics, and several years of training in general population fitness, Tristan enjoys working with all ages of athletes and adults seeking to enrich their lives with fitness.
Outside of Altius, Tristan enjoys spending time with his wife Shannon and his son Theo, friends and family, coaching lacrosse, and exploring the great outdoors. ​
Born and raised on the East Side of St. Paul, Antonio grew up with a deep passion for sports, excelling in both hockey and baseball. His competitive drive and commitment to excellence led him to enlist in the United States Marine Corps from 2010 to 2014, where Antonio developed discipline, leadership, and a relentless work ethic—qualities that now define his coaching philosophy.
With over a decade of experience in sports performance coaching, Antonio has dedicated his career to helping athletes reach their full potential. Committed to expanding his expertise, he is currently planning to attend physical therapy school to further enhance his ability to support athletes in injury prevention, recovery, and overall performance. Antonio's approach combines strength and conditioning, mental toughness training, and sport-specific development to ensure his athletes excel both on and off the field. Whether working with young athletes, high school competitors, or elite performers, Antonio emphasizes resilience, preparation, and a winning mindset.
Nikki holds a Master’s degree in Kinesiology, is a Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, and USAW Olympic Weightlifting coach.
From a young age, she has been active and interested in sports and exercise of all types. During graduate school, she became interested in Olympic weightlifting, going on to compete nationally while coaching multiple athletes to Junior Nationals and the American Open. Nowadays, if she’s not in the gym you’ll find Nikki horseback riding, on an adventure with her dog, or spending time with family and friends.
Nikki has been coaching since 2012 and practicing massage therapy since 2018. Her work integrates strength training, movement quality, and nervous system regulation to address the full picture of health and performance. At Altius, she offers both personal training and massage therapy with a focus on long-term, sustainable results by optimizing movement and identifying the root causes of pain and dysfunction.
Kollin’s journey is a testament to the power of dedication and training the right way. When he first came to Altius, he was a 100-pound athlete searching for direction. Through years of disciplined work and a commitment to mastering what works, he transformed into a 180-pound collegiate basketball player. Along the way, he became one of the top three-point shooters and scorers in the state, setting school records for three-pointers made and shooting percentage. More importantly, he learned how to lead a team—helping guide his high school program rise from the bottom of the conference to a championship season, a school record for wins, and a third-place state finish his senior season.
At Altius, Kollin has a passion to help athletes elevate their game by focusing on the often-overlooked fundamentals that separate good players from elite ones. He specializes in developing hand-eye coordination, core strength, basketball-specific movement, jump training, skill development, and leadership on and off the court. With firsthand experience of what it takes to transform potential into performance, Kollin is passionate about guiding athletes to unlock their own next level.
Danielle is passionate about growing communities and expanding Altius’ vision of excellence in sports and wellness. She brings her experience from over a decade in fitness and expertise as in business development to help operations run smoothly and maintain our strong sense of culture that makes Altius so unique. She integrates the communication between our clients, trainers and new connections to give you the best experience on and off the turf.
When she’s not at Altius, Danielle enjoys spending time with her family in the St. Croix Valley, serving on the creative team at her church or reading a good book by the river.
RYANN BAUER
VIRTUAL EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
& SYSTEMS STRATEGIST
Ryann supports Altius by streamlining operations, building trainer onboarding systems, and enhancing client experience. As the founder of her own VA business, she specializes in creating structure that frees leaders to focus on growth. A first-generation rancher, entrepreneur, and mom of three, Ryann brings grit, organization, and heart to everything she builds.
JOIN OUR
TEAM
If you place priority on character and integrity and want to make a significant and lasting impact in the lives of others through the avenue of performance training or sports medicine, please contact us.
We are currently looking for experienced NSCA-CSCS Certified trainers, Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers.
*Student internships also available.
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