Steven Austin Trotter, MS
With more than 18 years of fitness and wellness experience, Steven A. Trotter, MS is an industry expert that has been named a finalist for the 2017 IDEA Health & Fitness Program Director of the Year. He holds a Master’s degree in health and physical education from Virginia Tech and a Bachelor’s of Science in Exercise Science from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He is an American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Exercise Physiologist and an American Council on Exercise (ACE) Certified Group Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer, Health Coach, and Medical Exercise Specialist. He maintains more than 20 certifications from organizations such as ACSM, ACE, Les Mills, Zumba, Concept2, ViPR, AFAA, and IFTA.​

Steven is a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach and works with individuals, teams, and organizations to focus on strength development in the workplace to maximize productivity and employee engagement. Steven has served on a number of industry advisory boards as the NIRSA Fitness Committee chair, the 2013 & 2017 NIRSA Fitness/Wellness Institute Chair, and a 2016 NIRSA Creative Excellence Committee member. He most notably served on the ACE Industry Advisory Panel representing all university recreation programs around the world from 2012-2015. Currently, he serves as a Subject Matter Expert for the American Council on Exercise playing an integral role in the exam development process for the four NCCA ACE certifications and is a contributing author to both ACE and Campus Rec Magazine. 

Growing up as an obese child and teenager, Steven made a change at 16 years old and never looked back. He lost more than 130 pounds in two years and began teaching group fitness classes at 17 years old. Heading to college as a first generation college student, he met his mentor at new student orientation and immediate started teaching group fitness classes at UNC Charlotte. Throughout the struggles of college, UNC Charlotte Rec Services got him through it so he made a career of it. After 10 years of managing fitness programs on university campuses Steven followed another passion and fulfilled his desire to become an entrepreneur. In March 2017, Steven founded Globetrotter Wellness Solutions, a consulting company dedicated to the advancement of the fitness and wellness industry by delivering solutions to take people to a place they can’t get on their own. The company’s goal is to deliver programs to encourage individuals and organizations to be better versions of themselves.

In July 2017 Steven made the shift to being a full-time entrepreneur and consultant while still having impact on college campuses by servicing as a contractor and adjunct faculty member. He currently works at East Carolina University, Coastal Carolina Community College, and leads the team at Globetrotter Wellness Solutions.

Education
Masters of Science in Health and Physical Education, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University (Virginia Tech)
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Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Minor in Interdisciplinary Health Studies

Certifications
ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist
ACE Certified Personal Trainer
ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor
ACE Certified Health Coach
ACE Certified Medical Exercise Specialist
ACE Behavior Change Specialist (pending)
Gallup Certified Strengths Coach
Les Mills BODYPUMP Advanced Instructor
Les Mills BODYCOMBAT Advanced Instructor
Les Mills BODYATTACK Advanced Instructor
Les Mills BODYJAM Advanced Instructor
Les Mills BODYFLOW Instructor
Les Mills BODYSTEP Instructor
Zumba Basics Level 1 & 2 Instructor
IFTA Cycling, Pilates, Kickbox
ViPR
BARRE Intensity
​AFAA Yoga
​American Red Cross CPR/AED & First Aid Instructor

In the Media
Steven has appeared on Fox Roanoke, Food Network, and the show One Tree Hill. He has been featured in the IDEA Fitness Journal, Campus Rec Magazine, Athletic Business, NIRSA, and Les Mills Group PROFIT. He has also guest starred on the Voice for Fitness Podcast with host Debra Atkinson and is a master mentor for the ACE Group Fit Facebook Page. Steven also created and supports the online community for Collegiate Fitness Directors. 

See a sampling of his work:
Presentations
  • ​Trotter, S. A., Thorn, L. A. (2021, March 2). From a sinking Pirate ship to COVID cruise directors. [Webinar]. North Carolina Behavioral Health Convening.
  • Trotter, S. A., Krohn, H. (2021, February 25). Trending fitness technologies. [Webinar]. Athletic Business and 7-Star Service Webinar Series.
  • Trotter, S. A., (2021, February 23). Lead from anywhere. [Webinar]. National Intramural and Recreational Sports Association.
  • Trotter, S. A., (2021, February 15). Discover your strengths. [Workshop]. ECU Employee Well-Being Institute.
  • Trotter, S. A. (2021, January 12). Understanding the best of us. [Workshop]. ECU Campus Recreation and Wellness.
  • Trotter, S. A., et al. (2020, December 17). Pirates family live: mental health & well-being. [Panel]. ECU Parent and Family Programs. 
  • Trotter, S. A., (2020, October 13). Lead from anywhere. [Webinar]. North Carolina Recreational Sports Association.
  • Trotter, S. A., et al. (2020, October 2). Resiliency Panel. [Webinar]. UNC System HR Professionals.
  • Fable, S., Trotter, S. A. (2020, September 18). Shake up your fitness schedules. [Webinar]. Collegiate Fitness Directors group.
  • Trotter, S. A. (2020, September 25). Discover your strengths. [Webinar]. ECU Alumni Association.
  • Trotter, S. A., et al. (2020, September 15). Data & Analytics. [Webinar]. Campus Rec Virtual Leadership Summit - Peake Media.
  • Trotter, S. A., McBride, B., Nunes, C., Newell-Legner, R. (2020, July 16). Reopening part II: More strategies for getting your facility back up and running. [Webinar]. Athletic Business.
  • Trotter, S. A., McBride, B., Nunes, C., Newell-Legner, R. (2020, June). Reopening: Strategies for getting your facility back up and running. [Webinar]. Athletic Business. 
  • Trotter, S. A., (2020, April). Reopening rec facilities after COVID-19. [Webinar]. Advantage Sport & Fitness. 
  • Trotter, S. A., (2020, March). Tips for working remotely. [Webinar]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/4WujqP CwYi0 
  • Trotter, S. A., Woodmansee, K. (2020, January) Meet them where they are.[Conference presentation]. Vision 2020 Student Success Conference. Greenville, NC.  
  • Trotter, Steven A., Auld, Sara R. (2019, November). Making Health Possible. Athletic Business Show. Orlando, FL.
  • Trotter, Steven A., Trent, William. (2019, November). Strategic Marketing: A Method to the Madness. Athletic Business Show. Orlando, FL.
  • Trotter, Steven A., (2019, November). Well-Being Roundtable. NIRSA Triventure. San Diego, CA.
  • Trotter, Steven A., Lopez, Dana D., McDonald, Suzanne., Parker, Mark. (2019, November). Technology Roundtable. NIRSA Triventure. San Diego, CA.
  • Trotter, Steven A., (2019, November). Careers in Wellness & Fitness. Guest Lecture for Xavier University Exercise Science program. Cincinnati, OH.
  • Trotter, Steven A. (2019, October). Strengths & Well-Being. Guest Lecture for KIN 6017 Point Loma Nazarene University. San Diego, CA.
  • Trotter, Steven A., Woodmansee, Karen E.H. (2019, October). The ABCs: Application of Behavior Change. Educational Session for North Carolina Recreational Sports Association (NoCRSA) State Workshop. Winston-Salem, NC.
  • Trotter, Steven A. (2019, August). Living and Working Well. Workshop for East Carolina University University Advancement. Greenville, NC.
  • Trotter, Steven A., Wilhelm, Krista. (2019, August). Living and Working A Strengths Based Life. Workshop for East Carolina University School of Physical Therapy. Greenville, NC.
  • Trotter, Seven A. (2019, July). Leveraging the Everything DiSC. Workshop and leadership retreat facilitation for Florida Gulf Coast University Campus Recreation. Fort Myers, FL.
  • ​Trotter, Steven A. (2019, June). Living and Working A Strengths Based Life. Workshop and strategic planning retreat for Horizon Goodwill Industries. Hagerstown, MD.
  • Trotter, Steven A. (2019, May). Leveraging the Everything DiSC. Workshop and leadership retreat facilitate for Tulane University Campus Recreation. New Orleans, LA. 
  • Trotter, Steven A. (2019, May). Living and Working A Strengths Based Life. Workshop for East Carolina University Student Affairs. Greenville, NC.
  • Trotter, Steven A. (2019, February). Inspired Today, Transforming Tomorrow. Keynote presentation for TexFit 2019, San Antonio, TX.
  • Trotter, Steven A. (2019, February). Creating Memorable Movement Experiences. Workshop for TexFit 2019, San Antonio, TX.
  • Trotter, Steven A. (2019, February). Fitness Director Business Boot Camp. Workshop for TexFit 2019, San Antonio, TX.
  • Trotter, Steven A., (2018, December). The Future: Wearables, Tablets, Biometrics. Breakout session for Fusion University Forum, Boston, MA.
  • Trotter, Steven A., (2018, November). Fitness Operations Management: It's going to cost me how much?!?. Workshop delivered for Athletic Business Show, New Orleans, LA. 
  • Trotter, Steven A., (2018, November). Building Rockstar Teams. Workshop delivered for Athletic Business Show, New Orleans, LA. 
  • Trotter, Steven A., (2018, October). Fueling Your Fire Within. Keynote presentation delivered to NIRSA Region 4, College Station, TX.
  • Trotter, Steven A., (2018 October). Integrated Wellbeing and You. Workshop delivered for Point Loma Nazarene University master's of kinesiology program, San Diego, CA. 
  • Trotter, Steven A., (2018, October). WELL Leaders: From Flames to Wildfires. Workshop delivered to Texas A&M University Human Resources Wellness Ambassadors, College Station, TX.
  • Trotter, Steven A., (2018, October). Living and Working Well: Strategy for a Happier You. Keynote presentation delivered to Texas A&M University Division of Student Affairs, College Station, TX.
  • Trotter, Steven A., (2018, June). Discovering Your Strengths. Clifton StrengthsFinder workshop led for COWORX & Wilmington Community, Wilmington, NC.
  • Trotter, Steven A., (2018, May). Leading with a Strengths-Based Mindset. Clifton StrengthsFinder workshop led for Duke University BN Scholars, Georgetown, SC.
  • Trotter, Steven A., (2018, April). Aiming with a Strengths-Based Mindset. Clifton StrengthsFinder workshop led for Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, FL.
  • Trotter, Steven A., (2018, April). Strengths Committee Training. Clifton StrengthsFinder workshop led for Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, FL.
  • Trotter, Steven A., (2018, February). Inspired Today, Transforming Tomorrow. Keynote presentation delivered for 2018 Midwest Fit Fest, Urbana-Champaign, IL.
  • Trotter, Steven A., (2018, February). Cycle to the Clouds Above. Continuing education workshop delivered for 2018 Midwest Fit Fest, Urbana-Champaign, IL.
  • Trotter, Steven A., (2018, February). The Application of Behavior Change. Continuing education workshop delivered for 2018 Midwest Fit Fest, Urbana-Champaign, IL.
  • Trotter, Steven A., (2018, January). Strengths & Wellbeing. Continuing education workshop delivered for Auburn University Personal Trainers, Auburn, AL.
  • Trotter, Steven A., & Taggart, Anna E., (2017, December). Be All You Can Be. Workshop presented for 2017 NIRSA Triventure, Atlanta, Georgia.
  • ​Trotter, Steven A., (2017, December). Business Boot Camp. Workshop presented for 2017 NIRSA Triventure, Atlanta, Georgia.
  • Trotter, Steven A., (2017, December). Integrated Wellbeing. Moderated panel for 2017 NIRSA Triventure, Atlanta, Georgia.
  • Trotter, Steven A., (2017, December). Private & Semi-Private Training. Facilitated roundtable for 2017 NIRSA Triventure, Atlanta, Georgia.
  • Trotter, Steven A., (2017, September). Strengths & Wellbeing. Lecture presented for Point Loma Nazarene University Integrated Wellness Masters Program, San Diego, California.
  • Trotter, Steven A., (2017, August). Creating Memorable Movement Experiences. Workshop presented for UNC Greensboro Group Fitness Staff, Greensboro, North Carolina.
  • Trotter, Steven A., & Gwilliam, Krista N. (2017, June). Small Group Training as a Profit Center. Lecture presented for CENTERS, LLC & Precor USA Conference, Greensboro, North Carolina.
  • ​Trotter, Steven A., (2017, June). Employee Engagement & Career Well-Being. Workshop presented for Corporate Wellness & Benefits Forum, Long Beach, California.
  • Trotter, Steven A., (2017, June). Small Steps, Big Impact. Workshop presented for Corporate Wellness & Benefits Forum, Long Beach, California.
  • Trotter, Steven A., (2017, June). Creating Memorable Moments. Workshop presented for Texas A&M Recreational Sports Super Saturday, College Station, Texas.
  • ​Trotter, Steven A., & Lago, Justine., (2017, February). BODYFLOW. Class taught for NIRSA Annual Conference and Expo, National Harbor, Maryland.
  • Trotter, Steven A., (2017, February). Creating Memorable Moments. Workshop presented for Southeast Collegiate Fitness Expo at James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia.
  • Trotter, Steven A., (2016, December). The Business of Small Group Training. Webinar presented for American Council on Exercise
  • Trotter, Steven A., (2016, December). Small Group Training Essentials. Webinar presented for Wellbridge Personal Trainer Management Team
  • Trotter, Steven A., (2016 November). Coaching Behavior Change. Workshop presented for Auburn University Personal Trainers, Auburn, Alabama.
  • Trotter, Steven A., (2016 October). Team Training: The Evolution of Fitness. Lecture presented for the Virginia Recreational Sports Association (VRSA) Workshop, Virginia Beach, VA.
  • Trotter, Steven A., (2016 July). The Business of Small Group Training. Lecture presented for the IDEA World Fitness Convention, Los Angeles, CA.
  • Trotter, Steven A., & Gwilliam, Krista N., (2016 April). BODYATTACK. Class presented for the NIRSA Annual Conference and Expo, Orlando, Florida.
  • Trotter, Steven A., Gwilliam, Krista N., & Taggart, Anna E., (2015 October). The Business and Implementation of Small Group Training. Workshop presented for the NIRSA Triventure and Fitness & Wellness Institute, Indianapolis, Indiana.
  • Trotter, Steven A., & Rasnick, Shelly., (2015 October). When Mind Meets Body: an Integrated Approach to Wellness Programming. Workshop presented for the NIRSA Triventure and Fitness & Wellness Institute, Indianapolis, Indiana
  • Trotter, Steven A., & Reid, Katie M., (2015 October). BODYPUMP. Class presented at NIRSA Triventure and Fitness & Wellness Institute, Indianapolis, Indiana.
  • Trotter, Steven A., (2015 March). 2 HIIT 2 Quit. Workshop presented for the EVOLVE Fitness Symposium at Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama.
  • Trotter, Steven A., (2015 March). BODYCOMBAT. Class presented for EVOLVE Fitness Symposium at Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama.
  • Trotter, Steven A., (2013 October). Expansion 101: When your other hat is a hard hat. Workshop presented for the NIRSA TriVenture and Fitness & Wellness Institute, Denver, Colorado.
  • Trotter, Steven A., (2013 October). BODYCOMBAT. Workshop presented for the NIRSA TriVenture and Fitness & Wellness Institute, Denver, Colorado.
  • Trotter, Steven A., & Bowen, Elizabeth K., (2013 October). BODYJAM. Workshop presented for the NIRSA TriVenture and Fitness & Wellness Institute, Denver, Colorado.
  • Trotter, Steven A., (2013 September). BODYPUMP. Class presented for the North Carolina Recreational Sports Association (NoCRSA) State Workshop, Wilmington, North Carolina.
  • Trotter, Steven A., (2013 September). State Business Meeting. Lecture presented for the North Carolina Recreational Sports Association (NoCRSA) State Workshop, Wilmington, North Carolina.
  • Trotter, Steven A., (2012 August). Relaxed and Revitalized. Workshop presented for the UNC Wilmington Student Affairs PASC conference, Wilmington, North Carolina.
  • Trotter, Steven A., Draper, Jason G., & Smith, Benjamin (2012 March). Geeks and Jocks Unite. Workshop presented for the NIRSA Annual Conference & Expo, Tampa, Florida.
  • Trotter, Steven A., (2012 March). Fitness Roundtable. Facilitated for the NIRSA Annual Conference & Expo, Tampa, Florida.
  • Trotter, Steven A., (2011 September). Technology Roundtable. Facilitated for the Virginia Recreational Sports Association (VRSA) State Workshop, Blacksburg, Virginia.
  • Trotter, Steven A., & O'Farrell, Natalie., (2011 June). How-to-Guide to Hosting a Fitness Conference. Workshop presented at the NIRSA Fitness/Wellness Institute and Sport Club Symposium, Hartford, Conneticut.
  • Trotter, Steven A., & O'Farrell, Natalie., (2011 June). How-to-Guide to Hosting a Fitness Conference. Workshop presented at the NIRSA Fitness/Wellness Institute and Sport Club Symposium, Hartford, Conneticut.
  • Trotter, Steven A., (2011 June). Hi-Lo. Workshop presented at the NIRSA Fitness/Wellness Institute and Sport Club Symposium, Hartford, Conneticut.
  • Trotter, Steven A., (2011 June). Muscle-Hustle. Workshop presented at the NIRSA Fitness/Wellness Institute and Sport Club Symposium, Hartford, Conneticut.
  • Trotter, Steven A., (2011 April). Zumba. Class taught for the Montgomery County Relay for Live, Christiansburg, Virginia.
  • Trotter, Steven A., (2011 April). Zumba. Class taught for the Virginia Tech Relay for Live, Blacksburg, Virginia.
  • Trotter, Steven A., (2011 April). Fitness Roundtable.  Facilitated for the NIRSA Annual Conference & Expo, New Orleans, Louisiana.
  • Trotter, Steven A., & Guthrie, Katie., (2011 April). Developing Life-Long Habits through Group X. Workshop presented for the NIRSA Annual Conference & Expo, New Orleans, Louisiana.
  • Trotter, Steven A., & Guthrie, Katie., (2011 April). BODYPUMP. Class taught for the NIRSA Annual Conference & Expo, New Orleans, Louisiana.
  • Trotter, Steven A., & Smith, Meghan., (2011 February). BODYPUMP Challenge. Workshop presented for the Southeast Collegiate Fitness Expo at North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina.
  • Trotter, Steven A., (2011 February). Getting Personal with Personal Training. Workshop presented for the Southeast Collegiate Fitness Expo at North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina.
  • Trotter, Steven A., (2010 April). Fitness Roundtable.  Facilitated for the NIRSA Annual Conference & Expo, Anaheim, California.
  • Trotter, Steven A., (2010 April). Hip-Hop Zumba. Continuing Education Workshop presented for the NIRSA Annual Conference & Expo, Anaheim, California.
  • Trotter, Steven A., (2010 April). Kickboxing and Zumba. Class taught for the Virginia Tech Relay for Live, Blacksburg, Virginia.
  • Trotter, Steven A., (2010 February). BOSU BLAST. Continuing Education Workshop presented for the Southeast Collegiate Fitness Expo at the College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia.
  • Trotter, Steven A., (2010 February). Hip-Hop Zumba. Continuing Education Workshop presented for the Southeast Collegiate Fitness Expo at the College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia.
  • Trotter, Steven A., (2010 January). Zumba. Master presenter workshop presented for the Appalachian State University Zumba Kickoff Party, Boone, North Carolina.
  • Trotter, Steven A., (2009 April). Kickboxing and Zumba. Class taught for the Virginia Tech Relay for Live, Blacksburg, Virginia.
  • Trotter, Steven A., & Arner, Alison., (2009 February). Funky Footworkin'. Workshop presented for the Southeast Collegiate Fitness Expo at the University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina.
  • Trotter, Steven A., (2009 February). Coordinator Jam Session. Workshop presented for the Southeast Collegiate Fitness Expo at the University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina.
  • Trotter, Steven A., & Arner, Alison., (2008 August). Office Workouts. Workshop presented for Brown, Edwards & Company, Blacksburg, Virginia.
  • Trotter, Steven A., & Marshall, Sophia J., (2008 October). What’s Hot In Fitness. Workshop presented for the NIRSA Region II Conference, St. Pete Beach, Florida.
  • Trotter, Steven A., (2008 September). Zumba. Workshop presented for the Virginia Tech Graduate Life Center, Blacksburg, Virginia. 
  • Trotter, Steven A., (2008 February). Spin Cycle. Workshop presented for the Southeast Collegiate Fitness Expo at James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia.
  • Trotter, Steven A., (2008 February). Make It a HABIT. Workshop presented for the Southeast Collegiate Fitness Expo at James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia.
  • Trotter, Steven A., (2008 January). Eating Healthy on a Budget. Workshop presented for UNC Charlotte Sigma Phi Epsilon, Charlotte, North Carolina.
  • Trotter, Steven A., (2008 January). Facility and Programs: What Recreational Services Offers. Workshop led for UNC Charlotte Sigma Phi Epsilon, Charlotte, North Carolina.
  • Trotter, Steven A., (2007 February). Krav Maga Fitness. Workshop presented for the Southeast Collegiate Fitness Expo at the University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland.
  • Trotter, Steven A., (2006 November). Healthy Holiday Habits. Workshop presented for first year residence hall at UNC Charlotte, Charlotte, North Carolina.
  • Trotter, Steven A., & Marshall, Sophia J., (2006 October). Wellness Works. Workshop presented for NIRSA Region II Conference, Muscle Shoals, Alabama.
  • Trotter, Steven A., & Marshall, Sophia J., (2006 September). Wellness Works. Workshop presented for North Carolina Recreational Sports Association (NoCRSA) Workshop, Wilmington, North Carolina.
  • Trotter, Steven A., (2006 August). Sculpt Using What You Have. Workshop presented for the UNC Charlotte Group Fitness Staff Training, Charlotte, North Carolina.
  • Trotter, Steven A., (2004 February). Cycle Fit. Workshop presented for the Southeast Collegiate Fitness Expo at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia. 
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