Tim Barnes has a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science with an emphasis in Fitness from the University of Wisconsin La-Crosse. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA-CSCS), and a Sports Performance Coach through the USA Weightlifting Federation (USAW). Tim completed an extensive internship program with the Chicago Bulls Basketball team, working with NBA, NFL, and high school athletes. He assisted in the testing and screening process for the Bull's 2002 NBA draft selections. In the course of his internship he also worked as a Strength and Conditioning Coach for the girl's softball team at Trinity International University. Tim has been part of CORE since Dec 2004 . Prior to CORE he partnered with Andy and Chris as a Personal Trainer at Princeton Club West for two years. Tim has also been a Personal Trainer/Fitness Consultant for various groups and organizations, and multiple in-home clients.