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Noonan Sport Specialists of Alexandria, Minnesota, provides the foundation for creating better athletes and improving physical fitness with highly qualified professionals who take a personal and individual interest in every client. The top-notch training facilities available to clients contribute to the successful training programs.

Mike Hawes and Dustin Schlichting , managers and trainers for NSS, started the Alexandria facility in 2007. They work with local sports teams plus prep and collegiate athletes as well as in corporate wellness and individual personal training. Their academic degrees in exercise science and athletic training laid the foundation for their professionalism and ongoing education in their field.

Their professional experience began during college with Noonan Strength Systems of Moorhead. While there, they trained under Dominic Noonan , the original founder along with his brother Ben. They brought enhanced aspects to athleticism beyond individual elements of speed, power and strength. They created a combination of athletic training components that they knew could lead to increased sports performance and individual accomplishment.

Dominic advances the principles of total athletic training in the Fargo-Moorhead area. Ben has graduated from Yale Medical School and works as an orthopedic surgeon. The Noonan system for building superior athletes continues as new facilities open in communities throughout the upper Midwest.

As business people in Alexandria, Mike and Dustin extend their professionalism as a positive influence in their community. They are actively involved in youth sports camps and programs, presentations for corporations and organizations, Chamber of Commerce membership, and participating in public events such as Women's Showcase, Wellness Fair, Lunch-n-Learn, and Alexandria Shape-Up Challenge among others.


Mike Hawes Mike Hawes, BS, ATC, CSCS, USAW


Mike graduated from Minnesota State University Moorhead with a double major in exercise science and athletic training.

His professional certifications include:

Mike grew up in Ottertail, Minnesota and graduated from Henning High School in 2002. He is wholly committed to helping make better athletes through the philosophy, mission and goals of the programs offered through Noonan Sport Specialists.

He and his wife live in Alexandria where she is employed as a paralegal.


Dustin Schlichting Dustin Schlichting, BS, ATC, CSCS, USAW, Z-Health


Dustin graduated from Minnesota State University Moorhead with a double major in exercise science and athletic training.

His professional certifications include:

Dustin grew up in Eagle Bend, Minnesota and graduated from Eagle Valley High School in 2002. His expertise and passion align in his profession while he is helping build new foundations which contribute to athletic success for all clients of Noonan Sport Specialists.

He and his wife live in Alexandria where she is employed by the school district.


Steve Reishus Steve Reishus, NASM CPT


Steve graduated from Alexandria Technical College with an Associate in Applied Science degree in Health and Fitness.

His professional certifications include: Steve grew up in Alexandria, MN and graduated from New Testament School in 2001. His continuing desire is to see athletes and clients enjoy the success that comes with carefully organized and researched training, allowing them to reach their fullest athletic and personal potential.

He and his wife live in Alexandria where she is employed in a supervisory role by Caribou Coffee.
Weight training

Continuously monitored technique to ensure correct form.


Strength training

Functional strength for daily living.


Team training

Team and group training for maximum athleticism.


Noonan Sport Specialists · 503 Hawthorne St., Ste.145
Alexandria, MN 56308 · 320-808-9632
Dustin.S@alexnss.com | Mike.H@alexnss.com | Steve.R@alexnss.com

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