IFBB PRO
Raphael “Rafe” Teich
Rafe is a former NPC Teen National Bodybuilding Champion with years of experience in strength training and nutrition. After guiding numerous clients to success, he returned to the stage to win Overall Bodybuilding at the 2021 Phoenix Europa. In November 2024, he earned his IFBB Pro Card and has since helped several clients achieve the same milestone. As both a certified Powerlifting Coach and IFBB Pro, Rafe blends deep expertise with hands-on experience to guide athletes in every area of strength development. He now coaches his wife, Melissa Teich, who recently won the Chicago Pro in Women’s Bodybuilding and is a top contender for the Ms. Olympia 2025 crown.
Halle Ben-Asher
Halle is a NASM-certified Personal Trainer with a passion for empowering others. She’s currently pursuing her Bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Human Performance at the University of Arizona. Halle loves helping women of all ages build confidence, strength, and healthier lifestyles. As both an NPC wellness competitor and a powerlifter, she brings a well-rounded approach to strength training that meets the diverse needs of her athletes.
Tricia Draper
Tricia is a vibrant 35-year-old NPC Figure competitor and leader of the West location for Beast Strong Powerhouse. With a deep passion for helping others overcome insecurities and find confidence through fitness and nutrition, her mission is to inspire self-love through sustainable habits. Tricia has transformed her own life—once weighing over 300 lbs and feeling unfulfilled—to now thriving in the fitness space. She brings firsthand experience, resilience, and genuine compassion to those ready to take control of their health and happiness.
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Tiny Mammen
With 27+ years of experience, Coach Tiny helps clients build strength, confidence, and resilience - whether it’s starting fresh, training for performance, or recovering from injury. Passionate about Military Adaptive Sports, Tiny believes fitness should be sustainable, empowering, and built around you.
Vinny Clarin
Vinny Clarin is a powerlifting coach with 7 years of experience helping athletes build strength and confidence through customized programming. A competitive powerlifter for over 12 years with 13 meets under his belt and multiple state records, Vinny brings both knowledge and personal achievement to his coaching. With 8+ years of experience training diverse populations, from beginners to youth and geriatric clients. He specializes in individualized programs that put lifters in their strongest positions and build lasting foundations for success. He works with athletes at every stage, whether new to strength training, preparing for competition, or recovering from injury.
Lily Thomson
Lily works at Beast Strong Powerhouse – West, located off the frontage road between Cortaro and Ina. She first joined Beast Strong in 2022 after finishing her high school athletics career and has since built lasting friendships, competed in her first bodybuilding show, and continued to grow with the support of the community. In May, she proudly joined the staff while pursuing her NASM personal training certification and applying to Pima Medical programs. Outside the gym, Lily enjoys spending time with family and friends, hiking, and reading - and she’s always excited to welcome new members on tours to show them what Beast Strong has to offer.