brady shackelford
Executive Director
Brady Shackelford is a builder who cares deeply about helping people live healthier, stronger, and more connected lives. At Noble Clay Fitness, he works at the intersection of physical health, personal growth, and community - helping create environments where people can pursue meaningful change together.
Since joining Noble Clay in 2020, Brady has worked within the gym’s individualized design model to help members build strength, improve body composition, and develop sustainable habits that support long-term health. Over that time, he has written more than 1,000 individualized training programs for over 150 members, helping people make steady progress toward healthier and more capable lives.
Brady earned dual bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Biology from the University of Georgia, giving him a foundation in both the physiological and behavioral sides of health. His work is shaped by the belief that physical training is not just about performance - it is about helping people develop discipline, resilience, and confidence that carries into the rest of life
Beyond individual coaching, Brady is passionate about building communities that help address one of the most overlooked challenges of modern life: loneliness and disconnection. He believes that consistent shared practices - like being together, encouraging one another, and pursuing growth in community - can restore a sense of belonging that many people are missing.
At Noble Clay, Brady’s work centers on helping people become stronger in body, steadier in mind, and more connected to the people around them, so they can live fully and contribute meaningfully to the places and communities they care about.
Qualifications
B.S. Psychology
B.S. Biology
OPEX CCP
Crossfit L1
Precision Nutrition L1
MWOD
ACE CPT