Tony Poggiali graduated from Miami University with a Bachelor’s degree in Health and Sports Studies.  During his tenure at Miami, he was introduced to bodybuilding, winning his first of several titles. He received the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist distinction in 1993.  Since that time, Tony has trained thousands of clients, ranging from professional athletes to 90 year old Senior Olympians.  Tony has built a reputation as one of the most knowledgeable and sought after trainers in Greater Cincinnati.

Andy Gaspar also graduated from Miami University with a Bachelor’s degree in Health and Sports Studies.  He received the CSCS credential in 2003.  Since then, he has worked with athletes in the H.O.T., Tekulve Acceleration and QFS programs.  He is currently a Lakota West football coach and resides in Hamilton.  Andy is recognized by his peers as one of the premier strength coaches in the Midwest.

Gene Toms is a graduate of Princeton High School and attended the University of Cincinnati where he studied exercise science and played on the men’s club volleyball team throughout his career. During the last few years, he has worked at Tekulve Acceleration and Children’s Hospital and recently received his Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist certification (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association.  Gene has become an area leader on speed, agility and jump training.

Leanne Gooch has the distinction of two degrees from Westminster College in Pennsylvania. She serves as the sole female to keep the boys in check! Leanne has been awarded the CSCS distinction as well as the ACE personal trainer certification. She has completed two Ironman triathlons to her credit and continues to train for several road and bike races each and every year. Leanne will play an integral role in our youth development programs and classes, as well as coordinate various challenging adult protocols.

Joe Lochard attended Sue Bennett College where he played soccer and studied athletic training and sports marketing.  He was captain of Sue Bennett’s 1994 National Small Collage Athletic Association Soccer National Champions, as well as 1^st team All American. Since then he has competed in bodybuilding and worked in the financial district while being involved in the community coaching various sports in the Lakota Sports Organizations and also at the select level.  Currently he attends Xavier University and resides in Liberty Township with his wife Erin and their 4 children.

Nigel graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Sport and Exercise Science. While at Ohio State, Nigel worked with the strength and conditioning programs for the football team and the Olympic sports program. Nigel has also worked with the Colorado Rockies and Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Clubs as a minor league strength and conditioning coach – most recently with the AAA team of the Brewers in Nashville, Tennessee. He enjoys training, watching baseball and college football, and playing the guitar when he has the time. Nigel is also a proud new father.