2010 Max Muscle Bellevue Washington Ironman

Contest Prep Coaches

For contest prep, posing, and routine choreography, we recommend the following area coaches.

For fitness, figure, and bikini:

  • IFBB Fitness Pro Tanji Johnson - Tanji is back residing in Seattle and we are so excited because she is an expert in Fitness & Figure Posing, Fitness Routine Choreography and Overall Contest Preparation. Tanji holds weekly seminars and she is teaching the new Bikini division walk, turns, and overall prep.  She teaches all aspects of Figure, Fitness & Bikini Competition:  Hair & Make up, walking correctly, model turns and more!  Contact her at www.tanjijohnson.com This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
  • Shannon Gill - She is one of the top Contest Posing Coaches on the West Coast. She specializes in Figure and Fitness. You know her work by her sister IFBB Fitness Pro Sandy Grant. Contact her at 425-891-4516 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it For client testimonials visit  www.shannongill.com.
  • Sue Romero is well known in the Northwest for her innovative fitness routines. A dance instructor and lead dancer for her fitness review, she is top notch at putting together routines for the fitness athlete. Contact her at 206-214-6069.
  • Tad Inoue - Tad the Diet Coach is a Professional Nutritionist and Diet Coach for many figure, bikini and bodybuilding competitors worldwide. He has been in the fitness industry for over 23 years as a competitor and nutritionist. His clients include all levels of competitors in figure, bikini and bodybuilding. He is formally educated in nutrition, biochemistry, dietetics and exercise science. He specializes in contest preparation for Figure, bikini, and Bodybuilding. You may reach him at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , at his office at 951-302-7130, or visit his website at www.tadthedietcoach.com.

For bodybuilding:

  • Gerri Davis - Top national level heavyweight and masters competitor, Gerri focuses on offseason training and diet, contest prep, mandatories, music selection and choreography. Contact her at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
  • Dave Patterson - Dave will take you from beginning to end in your contest preparation as he teaches nutrition, cardio, 1/4 turns, mandatories, final week preparations, choreography of routines and music.  Contact him at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
  • Debbie Houck has been teaching weightlifting and every aspect of preparation for Bodybuilding, Bikini, Fitness and Figure shows. She has taught many pro’s and was a top National Bodybuilding Competitor herself winning the Middleweight North America’s! You can reach her at 206-601-5280. She is one of the best!