Maurice, a full-time assistant professor of Kinesiology at Freed Hardeman University and owner of Move Well Fitness, a virtual training studio, offers a rare combination of advanced academic training, personal experience as a competitive athlete, and 23 years of experience in personal fitness and training. That combination – a strong understanding of exercise and sport science and clinical exercise physiology, the determination of a competitive athlete, and broad fitness experience – makes Maurice uniquely effective in helping his clients meet their health and fitness goals. He has a BS in Exercise/Sport Science from Elon College (Now Elon University), an MS in Clinical Exercise Physiology from Ohio University and is currently pursuing a doctorate in Behavioral Health from Freed Hardeman University.

Recognized as a NASM Master Instructor and NASM Master Trainer, Maurice can help you no matter what your age, condition, or fitness goals. He has worked with young people training for competitive sports, adults with fitness and weight loss goals, sedentary elderly people hoping to improve the quality of their lives, and everything in between. He also is certified as a Personal Fitness Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist, Performance Enhancement Specialist, Certified Nutrition Coach, Senior Fitness Specialist, Fitness Nutrition Specialist, Youth Exercise Specialist, Group Personal Training Specialist & Weight Loss Specialist by the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). As a fitness educator with Move Well Fit Academy, Maurice assists fitness enthusiasts with becoming nationally certified fitness professionals.