Our Coaches
Allison Sholley
Founder
Hometown: Copley, OH
CrossFit Since: 2011
Education/Certifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, CrossFit Levels 1 and 2 Trainer, CrossFit Kids, Hormone Health Specialty Coach, Precision Nutrition Level 1, WAG Nutrition, The Active LIfe Coach Awareness, The Active Life Immersion Course
“My ultimate goal for RTC has always been and will always be to provide a place where people WANT to be, even if they don’t feel up to exercising…I want them to know that inside our walls they are loved, safe, accepted, and protected.”
Lauren Hmiel
Coach
Hometown: Massillon, OH
CrossFit Since: 2011
Education/Certifications: Master’s Degree in Educational Administration, Bachelor of Science in Integrated Science Education, CrossFit Levels 1 and 2 Trainer
“The RTC team is filled with a great group of people who work together to make RTC, our members, and all surrounding components better!”
Gavin Rundell
Coach
Hometown: Medina, OH
CrossFit Since: 2016
Education/Certifications: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, CrossFit Level One Trainer
“I feel a sense of responsibility to teach and educate proper movements, keep everyone safe, and create a challenging workout for each member of the class. Being a part of the RTC team means building a community where we all share one common goal: to get fitter.”
Jenny Dobrea
Coach
Hometown: Cleveland Heights, OH
CrossFit Since: 2014
Education/Certifications: Master’s Degree in School Counseling, Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education, CrossFit Level One Trainer, WAG Nutrition, 5 years gymnastics coaching experience
“RTC has quickly become an important part of my life and well-being. I feel privileged to give back to the community that I love so much through coaching.”
Chris Reynolds
Coach
Hometown: Concord, OH
CrossFit Since: 2014
Education/Certifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Master of Business Administration Degree, CrossFit Level 1 & 2 Trainer
“RTC is different from other gyms. The people that make up this community are truly amazing and genuinely care about one another. I love being a part of our gym family and feel it is important to have my kids grow up in that type of environment. CrossFit can teach you so many life lessons about success, struggles, teamwork, and overcoming obstacles.”
Nate Jackson
Coach
Hometown: Canton, OH
CrossFit Since: 2010
Education/Certifications: CrossFit Level 1 & 2 Trainer, StrongFirst Kettlebell Instructor, Registered 500 hour trained instructor, CPT, Advanced Nutrition, Bachelor of Science in Pastoral Care
“I see yoga as an opportunity to facilitate connection: to one’s own body; communally; and perhaps to something bigger. My intention for any class is that each participant leaves empowered to self-responsibility and ownership of their body and journey to health- with a little more knowledge, confidence, support, and peace.”
Jeanine Booker
Kids Coach
Hometown: Newark, OH
CrossFit Since: 2011
Education/Certifications: Coached collegiate track and field, Master’s Degree in Sports Science and Coaching
“I’m super proud to be part of such an amazing group of humans. As a member, I recognize that my time at the gym is often my favorite part of the day. I hope I can be a part of that same feeling for the kids that I coach.”
Colin Feeney
Personal Trainer & Coach
Hometown: Waterford, PA
CrossFit Since: 2013
Education/Certifications: NSCA – Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
“I love being able to help people build the fitness they need to do more of the things they love.”
Romero Harris
Coach & CSCS Trainer
Hometown: Canton, OH
CrossFit Since: 2021
Education/Certifications: Bachelors in Exercise Science, CSCS, CrossFit Level One Trainer, Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coach
“RTC doesn’t compare to any other fitness facility that I’ve been a part of. This community genuinely cares about each other and they’re not just here to look a certain way or lift so much weight. They push each other to become better everyday, they check up on you when you’ve missed a couple days, they support you in and out of the gym. It’s more than a gym.”
Jenna Reynolds
Coach
Hometown: Campbell, OH
CrossFit Since: 2014
Education/Certifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Middle Childhood Education, Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership/Principal Licensure
“I love seeing athletes grow and show progress. I love to see them develop confidence in what they can do and try new things that they couldn’t or wouldn’t do. I feel the responsibility of being a role model. To practice what I preach in my coaching. I love when I can give a cue or do something to help an athlete. That’s the best pay off!”
Liz Lyle
Coach
Hometown: North Ridgeville, OH
CrossFit Since: 2013
Education/Certifications: Bachelors Degree, CrossFit Level 2
“It’s the little things I like the most – when someone comes a month or a year later and says ‘hey this one thing you told me clicked or your encouragement led me to finally get that’. It’s the small moments that I don’t realize at the time.”
Maddie Blyer
Coach
Hometown: Canton, OH
CrossFit Since: 2021
Education/Certifications: M.A.Ed. Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Ohio, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Level II: Complex Trauma (CCTP-II), B.S. Exercise Science (Pre-Physical Therapy), Minors in psychology and business administration, Certified personal trainer (CPT) through the American College of Sports Medicine
“Every person walks into the gym with a unique history, goals, and relationship to their body. To me, being a coach means keeping a keen eye so that members can perform at the highest level while also reducing their risk of injury. As a coach, I am responsible for introducing new ways for members to challenge themselves, and holding up a mirror so that they can see just how strong they are.”
Kelsey Schlicht
Coach
Hometown: Barberton, OH
CrossFit Since: 2014
Education/Certifications: CrossFit Level 2
“I love helping make people healthier/more self aware. It’s a privilege to be a part of one of the best hours of their day!”
Olivia Ferrante
Coach
Hometown: Massillon, OH
CrossFit Since: 2020
Education/Certifications: CrossFit Level 1, Bachelors in Communication Studies with a minor in Public Relations
“I want to give back to the community that made me the person I am today. Without CrossFit and the RTC community I probably wouldn’t have made it as far as I have. I want to be someone to help change lives for the better and for me to be the reason that someone comes to the gym everyday to make their life just a tiny bit better. I have grown to love CrossFit and it’s a part of who I am and I want to show my love for the sport through coaching.”
Steph Iwrin
Coach
Hometown: Canton, OH
CrossFit Since: 2020
Education/Certifications: AFAA Certified Personal Trainer,
Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education/Language Arts
“We meet you where you are, then help make you the best version of yourself. That’s what I love most about coaching!”
Steph Margaritakis
Coach
Hometown: Canton, OH
CrossFit Since: 2009
Education/Certifications: ACE Certified Coach
“If you want to have a good time while working out, I’m your girl!”