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Coach Skyler writing a strength training program at The Foundry Barbell in Greenville, NC

FOUNDER

My story starts in 5th grade. I was an overweight kid who wanted to play sports and stop feeling bad about myself. I started training, and the weight room became my place.

It gave me something I could control, something that rewarded the work I put in. By 8th grade I knew I wanted to own a gym someday.

I competed in powerlifting from high school into my early 30s, finishing with an 804 squat, 500 bench, and 650 deadlift. These days my competitive outlet is Brazilian jiu-jitsu, but the barbell is still where it all starts.

The Foundry opened in 2021. It is the gym I always wanted to build, a place where people can walk in with a goal and find out what they are really made of. That is what the weight room did for me, and I wanted to give that to Greenville.

SKYLER WOOLARD

THe rest of the team

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CARRIE WOOLARD

Carrie brings over 10 years of lifting experience to her coaching at The Foundry. What started as her own journey with the barbell turned into a passion for helping others find the same strength and confidence she built along the way. She works with clients at every level, from beginners learning the fundamentals of strength training in the gym to experienced athletes pushing toward competition-level numbers.

Her coaching philosophy is built on consistency, confidence, and long-term progress. Carrie does not believe in quick fixes or unsustainable routines. She meets you where you are and builds a plan around your goals, your schedule, and your life. Whether you are focused on building muscle, losing weight through strength training, or just learning how to move with intention, she keeps you accountable and moving forward.

Carrie also works closely with clients on nutrition, helping them develop real, sustainable habits that support their training and carry over into everyday life. With a 275-pound squat, 135-pound barbell bench press, and a 315-pound barbell deadlift, she is not just coaching from the sidelines. She puts in the work right alongside you.

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MATT

Matt knows what it takes to push past setbacks and come out stronger. After herniating disks in his back, he rebuilt his strength to hit a 640 squat, 465 barbell bench press, and a 661 barbell deadlift. He also knows the other side of the fight, having worked his way down from 290 pounds through disciplined nutrition and training.

That experience drives everything he does as a coach. Matt specializes in physique-focused strength training to build muscle, dial in nutrition, and create supplementation protocols that actually work. Whether you are looking to lose weight through strength training or finally see the results you have been chasing, he is the coach who has done it himself.

He is also a BJJ athlete who can rep 20+ pull-ups and hit a 100-pound weighted pullup. When he is not coaching or on the mats, you will probably find him gaming or enjoying a plate of sushi or chips and queso.

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COACH ADDISON BASS Ed.D, CFT

Coach Bass brings decades of experience in sports science, education, and strength training to every session at The Foundry.

A former East Carolina University football and baseball athlete, he earned his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Sports Science and Health Education from ECU, where he also worked in the Cardiac/Physiology Lab. He went on to complete his Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Campbell University.

As a certified fitness trainer through AFAA (Athletics and Fitness Association of America), he specializes in strength training in the gym, mobility training, balance training, and stability training. His approach is built around total body programming designed to develop strength, improve balance and core training, and increase flexibility through structured, intentional movement.

Whether you are new to the barbell or rebuilding after years away from the gym, Coach Bass meets you where you are with quality instruction and a program tailored to your needs.

Health outside of the gym

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NUTRITION COACHING

Compassionate habits

Carrie takes a compassionate, habit-first approach to nutrition coaching. She works with clients at every level, from beginners who have never tracked a meal to athletes fine-tuning their diet for performance. Her goal is not perfection. It is consistency.

Carrie believes nutrition should be a lifestyle change, not a short-term fix. She builds personalized plans around each client's needs, schedule, and goals, whether that is losing weight, fueling strength training, or simply learning to make better choices day to day. Her coaching centers on whole foods and habits that feel sustainable for the long haul.

If you have tried rigid diets that never lasted, Carrie's approach is different. She meets you where you are and helps you build a relationship with food that actually works for your life.

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Reshape health clinic

WELLNESS & SUPPORTIVE THEARAPIES

Reshape Health Clinic is a patient-centered practice focused on optimizing health, performance, and longevity. They specialize in hormone optimization, metabolic health, weight management, and preventative medicine, helping patients get to the root of fatigue, weight gain, and overall imbalance.

Services include hormone therapy, peptide therapy, nutritional guidance, and targeted supplementation designed to improve energy, body composition, recovery, and well-being. Whether you are just starting to prioritize your health or looking to optimize performance, Reshape helps you feel stronger and more confident in your daily life.

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KINETIC

PHYSICAL THERAPY & WELLNESS

Do not let nagging pain or strain stall your progress. Kinetic is your one-stop shop for treating injuries, recovering from surgery, and keeping your body performing at its best. Led by Dr. Shondell Jones, the Kinetic team brings an elite group of specialized physical therapists right to The Foundry to keep you under the bar and in the zone.

Whether you are rehabbing an injury or chasing peak performance, Kinetic provides the ultimate recovery toolkit: massage therapy, cryotherapy, assisted stretching, compression, and dry needling. They also offer dieticians, personal trainers, and sports performance coaches to support every part of your training.

Your strength training does not stop because something hurts. Let Kinetic help you stay moving.

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FAMILY MEDICINE

Dr. david Gilbert

Dr. Gilbert is a Family Medicine doctor from Pitt County who believes healthcare should work for you, not against you. He earned his MD from ECU's Brody School of Medicine and spent over a decade in academic medicine before making the shift to Direct Primary Care.

He sees patients of all ages and pulls from pharmaceutical, procedural, lifestyle, and alternative options to give his patients a full picture of their choices. Dr. Gilbert trains at a powerlifting gym himself, so he understands what it takes to keep your body performing and recovering.

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