GLT COACHES

MATT BRYANT

With over 17 years of coaching experience—14 of which have been dedicated exclusively to individualized online coaching, education, mentoring, and teaching—Coach Matt has witnessed the full spectrum of athletic development, from breakthrough successes to the challenges that hinder progress. His mission is to cultivate an environment where athletes and coaches alike can unlock their innate genetic potential through truly personalized coaching.

At Golden Line Training, Matt and his team take a comprehensive, science-driven approach to performance optimization. They analyze the full spectrum of an athlete’s life—training, recovery, mindset, and lifestyle—to uncover untapped potential and refine every element for peak performance. Through meticulously designed, 100% individualized programs, they equip clients with the tools, knowledge, and strategies needed to achieve extraordinary results.

GREG STROOTMAN

Coach Greg started working with Golden Line Training in 2021. Born in 1990, he spent his high school, juniors, and college years playing ice hockey and golf. After graduating college in 2014 and ending his competitive hockey career, he found the sport of CrossFit and started competing as an individual under the guidance of GLT Owner and Head Coach, Matt Bryant.

Greg’s love and desire to learn more about fitness and wellness led him to pursue his NASM CPT, CrossFit Level 1, and OPEX Level 1 certifications. Greg currently works with clients from all sporting backgrounds including high school & collegiate athletes, as well as CrossFit athletes, where he had two individuals competing at the 2023 North America East Semi-Finals and one athlete on a team at the 2023 North America West Semi-Finals.

When Greg is not coaching, you can be sure to find him out on the golf course, traveling, or working out at his local CrossFit gym in Denver, Colorado.

BRANDON PASTOREK

Brandon Pastorek is a CrossFit Games athlete, coach, and former affiliate owner with nearly 20 years of experience in the sport. Before discovering CrossFit in 2007, Brandon competed in baseball and football, developing the competitive mindset that would later fuel his success in functional fitness. He was introduced to CrossFit by his mother, and after being challenged by one of her workouts, quickly became hooked.

Brandon went on to compete as an individual at the 2009 and 2011 CrossFit Games and was a member of a top-10 Games team in 2010. From 2012 through 2016, he remained one of the North Central Region's top competitors, consistently finishing in the top 10 at Regionals. More recently, he returned to elite competition as a Masters athlete, qualifying for the 2024 CrossFit Games. In recent years, he has also competed at several Legends Championship events and Wodapalooza, continuing to test himself against some of the sport's top Masters athletes.

Since 2022, Brandon has focused on one-on-one coaching, helping athletes of all experience levels reach their goals through individualized programming and mentorship. After years of receiving individualized coaching himself, including several years under renowned coach Matt Bryant, he has experienced firsthand the impact of individualized coaching on athletic development. That perspective, combined with his belief in the Goldenline Training philosophy, shapes the way he coaches and supports each athlete.

Outside of CrossFit, Brandon serves as a law enforcement officer and lives in Maryland, where he enjoys spending time with his wife and their family, including his three children.