MEET MADDIE
I am Maddie Stokesbary, owner and coach at STOKEDPerformance. My fitness journey began in Carver, Minnesota where I discovered my love for movement through competitive swimming. The sport carried me through high school and into Gustavus Adolphus College, where I also found a new passion in the weight room. What began as an intimidating space full of seasoned athletes quickly became a place of growth, confidence, and strength.
After my collegiate career, I shifted focus from competing to coaching. I started by teaching cycling and personal training, where I saw how powerful fitness could be in not only building physical strength, but community and confidence. Those experiences inspired me to pursue higher education, becoming a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and pursuing a Doctorate of Physical Therapy.
At STOKEDPerformance, I combine science-backed programming with a supportive, approachable coaching style. My goal is to help you move better, prevent injury, and reach your highest potential.
Why STOKED Performance?
For me, movement has always been more than just exercise. It is fun, challenging, and a way to connect. Growing up as a swimmer, practice meant time with friends, a rush of endorphins, and a much-needed break from the classroom. When my collegiate career came to an end, I felt the huge void it left behind. Group exercise and personal training helped to fill the hole swimming left behind. Teaching cycling classes not only kept me active, but also gave me the chance to build community, program workouts to my favorite music, and push myself in new ways.
Through that experience, I discovered my passion: making fitness accessible, enjoyable, and empowering for every body. Pairing that passion with my knowledge of movement science sparked the vision for StokedPerformance where science-backed programming meets supportive, engaging coaching.
Whether you’re a new mom returning to the gym, an athlete striving for peak performance, or someone brand new to strength training, I’ll meet you where you are and help you get where you want to go. At StokedPerformance, you can expect results-driven programming, approachable coaching, and a little bit of sass to keep it fun.
This is where your best self starts.
Interested in working together? Fill out some info and I will be in touch shortly. I can’t wait to hear from you!