Out
West
Training
We train for sport, life, and adventure. We TRAIN TO PLAY!
What is Out West Training?
Out West Training or OWT is Grand Valley’s newest facility for fitness, fun, performance and community. Our group fitness programs are for active minded individuals of all ages and abilities with an emphasis on training for play whether it be on the field or court, in the woods, on the course or keeping up with your kids and grandchildren.
Ongoing programs
Youth sports and performance training.
We train our young athletes based on age appropriate and sports specific training methods to teach them how to move better, faster, and more explosively. The focus for the younger athletes (6-12) is to create good movement patterns, coordination, and to make the training fun. For the older athletes, we aim to build durable, strong, powerful athletes for whatever sport they are playing to match skill on the field and court with the athleticism needed to be the best!
Out West Group Training
Out West Training or OWT is Grand Valley’s newest facility for fitness, fun, performance and community. Our group fitness programs are for active minded individuals of all ages and abilities with an emphasis on training for play whether it be on the field or court, in the woods, on the course or keeping up with your kids and grandchildren.
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Our Team
More about our small team of passionate coaches!
Scott Jones, M.S.
A former college baseball player who moved to Colorado over 20 years ago, met his wife and co-owner Lauren on a chair lift snowboarding and has two boys, Wyatt and West.
Locally he serves on the Fruita Little league board, puts on running events, and coaches multiple youth sports leagues among other things! He also has a couple top performing podcasts that focus on sports performance and running!
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Lauren Jones
Lauren has her B.S. in Exercise Science/Sports Medicine, is a certified pilates and paddleboard instructor, a trail running coach and hiking/guide and has trained and led groups to accomplish big goals all over the world including a summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. She had led retreats all over the states, Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, and is always adding new adventures.
Lauren also runs a successful outdoor women’s business and has recently launched in the valley. She lives in Fruita with Scott and their two boys, Wyatt and West.
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Kana Tavita
Kana was born and raised on the island of Kauai. He is a former athlete turned performance coach with a B.S. in Sports Management, NASM Certified Personal Trainer, OTA Certified Performance Coach.
Training philosophy:
“Train Relentlessly, Perform Fearlessly, Live Purposefully.”
I believe in building athletes who are not only physically strong but also mentally tough. When it comes to my coaching style I believe in intensity and pushing athletes to the limits while at the same time encouraging them to unlock their full potential.
Success isn’t given—it’s earned through hard work, discipline, and belief in the process.
I know firsthand what it means to overlook training and the consequences that come with it.
My mission is to guide athletes beyond just performance—it’s also to teach them accountability, resilience, and a mindset that translates to success in both sports and life. The lessons learned in training should shape them into not just better athletes, but better individuals.
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Clayton Nelson
Clayton is a UESCA certified Running Coach.
Clayton’s passion is to build a community of runners and athletes looking to expand their athletic potential while instilling a team atmosphere.
He has been a runner and athlete his entire life from team sports, strength training, and endurance sports. He started training and racing competitively in 2022. He has completed 5 half marathons with a PR of 1:25:23, 3 trail marathons with 2 podiums qualifying him for XTERRA Trail Run World Championships in 2023, as well as 4 50 mile trail Ultra races within his first year of Ultra while finishing top ten for 3 out of the 4.
He is currently based out of Grand Junction, CO. Where he is training for his next endeavor, that is Ironman 70.3, while working to build the already established running community to be more inclusive and provide training opportunities for all.
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Jana Coop
Jana has studied Health and Fitness Promotion at Colorado Mesa University and is a soon to be graduate in May 2025. She is a certified personal trainer specializing in women’s fitness and is passionate about empowering others through movement
More about Jana:
Originally from Estes Park, she grew up surrounded by an abundance of outdoor activities, which sparked her love for outdoor recreation. She is an avid skier, hiker, and backpacker, and she has recently discovered a passion for running.
“My journey into fitness leadership began when I founded the CMU chapter of Girl Gains, a women’s fitness club, and served as its president for three years. During that time, I organized workshops, hosted guest speakers, and facilitated group workouts, all aimed at fostering a supportive and inclusive fitness community for women on campus. I also co-founded the Mesa Run Club, inspired by my love for creating spaces where people can connect and find joy through running.”
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