SHOW UP AND SWEAT

Trainer/Staff Bio

My love for boxing comes from my grandfather. I use to watch fights with him every weekend. Those experiences created a desire and passion for the sport which is why I started training. I’m a former dance team and cheerleading competitor. Because they wouldn’t let me play football, I decided to cheer for it. Fitness and I became best friends after I had my son. I focused on understanding the human body, the mechanics, the movements, and weighted training which led to changes in my body and finding my new love: fitness.

My personal mantra

Without challenge, there isn't change.

My training style is:

Transforming

My why:

TITLE Westlake helped me in so many ways both mentally and physically as a member before becoming a trainer. It was always about getting stronger. However, dropping 45+ pounds was an amazing journey in itself. I couldn't have done it without the help of my trainers (now co-workers). I wanted to be apart of helping others transform their lives, to give them that fighting spirit, to be 1% better today then yesterday. I was sleeping, sleeping on myself and what I am capable of. TITLE Westlake woke me up. Now, I want to share that magic with others.

What gives me my fighting spirit:

My son Logan.

Trainer/Staff Bio

Rj grew up with a love for all sports, but found his niche in wrestling at the age of five. He excelled particularly at combat sports, wrestling at a Division 1 level for Ohio University and Cleveland State while studying education. Currently, he has 10 years of experience in boxing, kickboxing, and jiu jitsu experience under his belt. His love for people and knack for teaching compels him to share his vast knowledge as a coach and owner of TITLE Boxing Club Westlake.

My personal mantra

Bushido: Life in every breath. The way of the warrior.

My training style is:

Transforming

My why:

Love for helping people and coaching.

What gives me my fighting spirit:

Self discipline. Always chasing higher levels of consciousness and a constant pursuit for knowledge.

Trainer/Staff Bio

Tobias is a professional mixed martial artist, a Rising Dragon Black belt, and the 2014 NAAFS amateur champion. While he works to hone his body and craft, he is also expanding his mind, working towards an associates degree in science. He is very proud of the professional that he has blossomed into and hopes to help others along their journeys using his own successes and failures.

My personal mantra

“It’s you versus yourself.”

My training style is:

Authentic

My why:

I love combat sports, boxing, MMA, and helping people to get closer to their goal than they were when they originally walked into the club.

What gives me my fighting spirit:

Striving for my own goals and pushing for greatness in everything I do - no matter if it’s with training myself or others.

Trainer/Staff Bio

Loretta is a special education teacher who has worked in inner city Cleveland for the past 20 years.  She has been a certified fitness instructor and personal trainer for 28 years, teaching classes such as Step, Water Fitness, Aerobic Dance, Weight Training, HIIT Training, Cardio Kickboxing, Spinning, and TITLE Boxing. Loretta says, “Fitness is not an obsession for me.  It is a necessity like water, food, and air.”

My personal mantra

"It is NOT all about me."

My training style is:

Fun & Energetic

My why:

I began working out at TITLE just for me with my son. I fell in love with TITLE instantly and wanted to share that with other members.

What gives me my fighting spirit:

My fighting spirit comes from taking care of my family and those that cannot take care of themselves.

Trainer/Staff Bio

Sammy grew up around sports and athletics and has always loved competing in just about any game or any type of sport.  She started playing basketball at the age of 5, and continued to play all the way through high school.  She also became passionate about dance at the age of 10.  After high school, Sammy decided to further her career in dance and became an NBA Dancer for the Cleveland Cavaliers.  She spent 2 years dancing and cheering for the Cavs.

Fitness has also been something Sammy has been passionate about throughout her life.  In 2014, she decided to turn it into her career by getting her personal trainers license through the National Academy of Sports Medicine.  She also has a Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Leadership from Cleveland State University.

My personal mantra

Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.

My training style is:

Energetic & Heart

My why:

TITLE Boxing Club workouts push me beyond my limits like no workout has ever done before, which is exactly why I became a trainer. Being a TITLE boxing trainer allows me to help other people become better versions of themselves, and in my mind there is no better job than that.

What gives me my fighting spirit:

My family and just my health in general. Each day we wake up is a blessing because it means we have a chance to get better and a chance to grow as individuals.

Trainer/Staff Bio

Ainsley graduated from Bowling Green State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications and a minor in Marketing. Fitness has been a huge staple in her daily routine for as long as she can remember; it’s been the key to developing and maintaining a strong mind, body and soul. Ainsley started working with TITLE Boxing Club in 2014; she started as a Marketing Coordinator, and quickly worked my way up to Asst. General Manager and Trainer. Ainsley fell in love with every aspect of the Brand and couldn’t image doing anything else.

My personal mantra

Find a way or make one.

My training style is:

Connected

My why:

There’s nothing more rewarding than helping others achieve their best self.

What gives me my fighting spirit:

The relationships she has built with our Members. Something truly magical happens when we glove up – we may not all be fighting for the same goal(s), but when we glove up, we fight together.

Trainer/Staff Bio

Dane was a student athlete in football and graduate of Capital University right here in Columbus, Ohio. A roommate of his, professional boxer Armando Ancona, first introduced him to the classes at TITLE Boxing Club and Dane never looked back. His experiences with sports and fitness growing up developed into a love for helping others. Dane has been coaching at TITLE Boxing Club Westlake in Cleveland, Ohio since June of 2014.

My personal mantra

Everyone Dies Not Everyone Really Lives

My training style is:

Energetic and Transforming

My why:

There is nothing more rewarding in life then helping others achieve their goals. To many people are scared to try something because of a fear of failing, so they never even try. The reality is, the faster we fail, the faster we will succeed.

What gives me my fighting spirit:

Changing Lives. Anything you set your mind to, you can accomplish. The mind is way more powerful than most people realize. A life changing experience helped me understand the power of the mind, so I've made it my goal to help others understand it too.

Trainer/Staff Bio

Wilkins grew up with boxing, it was a part of his life from the age of nine years old. Throughout his youth, he earned many accomplishments such as Silver Gloves Champion, Golden Gloves Champion, Ohio State Fair Champion, and two-time Junior Olympic Champion.  Wilkins has over 100 amateurs fights under his belt.  He is also a 7-year Professional Boxer with the overall record of 12-1.

My personal mantra

The Only Person That Can Defeat You Is Yourself

My training style is:

Heart

My why:

This is what I love to do, since starting it's captured my heart. Everyone can redefine themselves, its my goal to help them do it.

What gives me my fighting spirit:

I've faced some of the darkest places, dug myself out, and stabilized my life. Most importantly, my will to be a GREAT father and leader to my kids. To show them how to build character, strength, and stability in life.

Trainer/Staff Bio

Matthew grew up around sports as a kid and enjoyed playing 8 years of basketball throughout Middle School and High School. He is certified ISSA and AMFPT Personal Trainer. Matt also has an incredible weight loss story to share in which he lost over 90 pounds. He is currently working towards his 2nd degree in physical therapy.

My personal mantra

The only time success comes before work is in the dictionary.

My training style is:

Energetic & Authentic

My why:

Making an impact on the lives of the members

What gives me my fighting spirit:

Starting as an out-of-shape teen, I changed my life and know others can, too. There is greatness within that remains untapped and the saddest thing in life is wasted potential.

Trainer/Staff Bio

JP was involved in competition and athletics since the age of five years old.  He is a former collegiate football player at Clarion University of PA. JP has coached football at multiple levels from grade school to high school. He first got into the art of muay thai eight years ago.  JP now teaches both boxing and kickboxing at TITLE Westlake. Get ready because JP will push your limits!

My personal mantra

Finish Better Than You Start!

My training style is:

Authentic, Energetic, Heart

My why:

I love to teach and coach. There is nothing better than seeing members get the most of their workout.

What gives me my fighting spirit:

My family, my background & my upbringing