MEET THE TEAM
Hyperthrive Athletics was founded by 3 brothers, Aaron, Nolan, and Joseph Grinstain.
We are dedicated to the growth of our home city of Sacramento and passionate about building meaningful relationships and impacting lives.
Our team takes our craft seriously and invest hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars every year on continuing education and mentorship from some of the top performance coaches in the world with one goal in mind; help our athletes become the best versions of themselves on and off the field.
NOLAN GRINSTAIN
OWNER/BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATIONS/PERFORMANCE COACH
Nolan Grinstain is the founder and owner of Hyperthrive Athletics, where he has spent the past 10 years helping athletes become stronger, faster, more resilient, and better prepared for the demands of their sport.
With a background in Exercise Physiology and certification as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the NSCA, Nolan has built his coaching career around understanding human performance and creating training environments that develop athletes for the long term.
Throughout his career, Nolan has worked with athletes ranging from youth and high school competitors to collegiate and professional players. In addition to leading Hyperthrive Athletics, he has served as a strength and conditioning coach at Sacramento State and has worked with the Sacramento Fire Department, giving him experience developing both competitive athletes and tactical professionals.
Nolan’s coaching philosophy is centered around meeting athletes where they are and building the physical foundation required for long-term success. Rather than chasing short-term results, he emphasizes quality movement, strength, speed, power, conditioning, and durability so athletes are prepared to perform when it matters most.
Over the past decade, Hyperthrive Athletics has grown into a performance training community built around professional coaching, individualized development, strong relationships, and high standards. Nolan’s goal is not simply to help athletes perform better today, but to create an environment that helps them continue developing throughout their athletic careers.
AARON GRINSTAIN
OWNER HTA TEXAS/PERFORMANCE COACH/BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATIONS
Aaron Grinstain is the owner of Hyperthrive Athletics Texas, where he has spent more than a decade coaching athletes and helping grow the Hyperthrive brand.
Aaron started his collegiate career at Butte College after graduating from Natomas High School in Sacramento. During his time playing baseball at Butte College, he earned all-conference honors, was named the team’s Pitcher of the Year his sophomore year, and helped the Roadrunners make the Northern California Juco playoffs twice. His efforts at Butte College earned a scholarship to play at Abilene Christian University in Texas.
Over the past 12 years, Aaron has been dedicated to becoming the best coach and business owner possible and improving his craft daily. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach through the US Track & Field Academy and a Certified Personal Trainer through the National Council on Strength and Fitness.
JOSEPH GRINSTAIN
CO-FOUNDER
Joe Grinstain is a co-founder of Hyperthrive Athletics and played an important role in shaping the early vision, coaching standards, and performance philosophy of the company.
Joe earned his degree in Kinesiology – Movement Studies from CSU Chico and built an extensive background in strength and conditioning through coaching and internship experiences with the University of Alabama baseball program, UC Berkeley football, Capital Strength and Performance, and Cressey Sports Performance.
Throughout his coaching career, Joe worked with athletes ranging from youth to the professional level and became a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
Although Joe is no longer involved in the day-to-day operations of Hyperthrive, his impact on the foundation of the company remains an important part of who Hyperthrive Athletics is today.
BRANDON GOMEZ
CLIENT SUCCESS MANAGER
Brandon Gomez is a former Division I baseball player who brings firsthand experience as a high-level athlete to his role at Hyperthrive Athletics. A graduate of Santa Clara University, Brandon earned his bachelor’s degree in Communications and master’s degree in Marketing while competing in Division I baseball. His experience as a collegiate athlete shaped his approach to discipline, preparation, accountability, leadership, and continuous improvement.
As Client Success Manager, Brandon helps ensure athletes and families have a great experience from the moment they first connect with Hyperthrive. His background in communication, leadership, sales, and business development allows him to build strong relationships, understand the needs of each client, and help athletes stay connected and accountable throughout their development.
Brandon believes the best training environments go beyond sets, reps, and workouts. His goal is to help create an environment where athletes feel supported, challenged, and confident in the direction of their development while maintaining the high standards that define Hyperthrive Athletics.
SEAN GORMAN
DIRECTOR OF SPORT PERFORMANCE
Sean Gorman is the Director of Performance Training at Hyperthrive Athletics, where he works with athletes ranging from middle school through the professional level. With over seven years of experience coaching athletes, Sean takes an individualized approach to performance training that goes beyond simply teaching exercises and developing physical qualities.
Sean's passion for performance training began with a desire to mentor young athletes and help them become well-rounded individuals first, and better athletes second. He believes that effective coaching is about more than improving strength, speed, or athletic performance—it is about building confidence, discipline, accountability, and habits that athletes can carry with them both on and off the field.
A graduate of Sacramento State, Sean earned his Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and a Certified Sports Nutritionist through the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN).
Through his work at Hyperthrive Athletics, Sean strives to create an environment where athletes are challenged to reach their physical potential while developing the mindset and character necessary for long-term success.
ISABELLA VINSONHALER
PERFORMANCE COACH/HEAD OF ADULT FITNESS
Vinny Vinsonhaler is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) with a background as a Division I and professional soccer player. She competed at Sacramento State, serving as a team captain for three years, and also gained professional experience with USL and WPSL teams.
Her experience as an athlete has shaped her approach to coaching, with an emphasis on preparation, consistency, individualized training, and confidence. Vinny’s goal is to help athletes become stronger, more powerful, resilient, and better prepared for the demands of their sport.
She combines firsthand playing experience with evidence-based strength and conditioning principles to create purposeful training that helps athletes perform at a higher level while developing the discipline and habits needed for long-term success.