Brandon Thomas
Co-owner, Head Coach, Super Dad
Brandon is an Austin native. He attended Texas State University where he played basketball and earned his B.S. in Exercise Sports Science. After graduating, Brandon spent the next three years traveling the world playing professional basketball and experiencing global wellness trends in India, Japan, Switzerland, and Finland. Upon return, Brandon channeled his knowledge into personal training and found his new passion. He fell in love with helping his clients achieve their goals and came to regard them as his family.
One session with Brandon will highlight why he is one of Austin’s most sought-after coaches. His infectious personality and love for each and every person he comes into contact with fuel his drive to make sure everyone is set up for success.
What you might not know?
When Brandon is not working hard at Sweat Athletics, he can be found on the basketball court training the Austin-area youth through Beast Hoops, a basketball skill and development program he created in 2014.
When the gym lights are off and basketballs aren’t bouncing, Brandon is spending time with his wife (co-owner Jessica), six year-old son Grayson, and their two dogs, Campbell and Clover. Together they hike, swim, tear up the playground, and take family walks. You can always find them out and about in ATX living the lifestyle they swear (and SWEAT) by.
Jessica Kurtz Thomas
Co-Owner, Coach, Super Mom
Jessica grew up in the small town of Raymond, Mississippi and attended the University of Tennessee (GO VOLS!) where she received her B.A. in Advertising. Upon graduation, Jessica moved around the country working in pharmaceutical and tech until she settled here in Austin with her husband where she made a gutsy career leap into fitness.
What you might not know?
Jessica’s fitness journey has been a long and hard one: she’s struggled with her weight and health since childhood. She was always active in high school, playing softball and cheerleading, but college life took its toll. Her motivation to stay fit yoyo’d throughout her 20s while she struggled to find a good professional and social balance. Unhappy in her pharma career, she knew she wanted to work in fitness, and after dealing with depression after having her son, Grayson, she decided it was time to make a change both personally and professionally. She is the first to admit that balancing work, being a mom and wife, and personal health is not easy. It takes immense dedication to feel like you’re truly devoting enough time to each aspect of your life (if that’s even possible). But after making her career change, Jessica found her passion in keeping her mind healthy by honoring her body, and strives every day to help others find the same joy, even if it’s just for an hour a day!