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Shawn Schumaker: Owner, Instructor, Trainer, Coach
Brandy Schumaker: Owner, Instructor, Trainer, Coach
Shawn holds a nationally recognized personal training certification, is a CrossFit Level One Instructor, and has a background in psychology and nutrition. He graduated from Youngstown State University and his specialties are functional training, iron sports training and competition coaching as well as overall strength gain. He is a master of fitness program design and a very powerful motivator. Shawn believes that fitness should be enjoyable yet effective and, "if you are not seeing results, you are wasting your time, energy, and money."
Brandy has extensive experience in fitness and wellness; she has worked in the field professionally for over 12 years. She is a professional natural bodybuilder, is a CrossFit Level One Instructor, a CrossFit Strongman Instructor, and has a degree from Youngstown State in Exercise Science where she also teaches a variety of activity courses including Weight and Resistance Training. She has completed masters level courses in Public Health and Business in order to fulfill her desire for continued learning. Brandy believes that "strength training is one of the only activities in life where the ability to push yourself to failure is the ultimate success."
We utilize up to date training and nutrition philosophies to educate clients on the benefits of living a healthy and active lifestyle. In keeping true to this philosphy, we provide a training facility that promotes functional exercise in a fun and welcoming atmosphere to increase enjoyment, appreciation and confidence in a variety of physical activities. Programs and services are based on the philosophies of functional fitness that easily translate to activities of daily living and overall strength and conditioning. The development of strong functional movements along with a good conditioning base provides clients with the perfect framework to reach their goals ranging all the way from increasing general fitness levels to competing in various types of strength sports and obstacle races.

Visit us at our new location: 730 Bev Road, Boardman OH, 44512


Bill Soldan: Instructor, Trainer
Bill is a certified personal trainer through the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA), a World Kettlebell Club fitness trainer, and a Group Exercise instructor. His goal is to help people understand that physical fitness is a combination of goal setting, willingness, consistency, and balance. Bill strives to create a safe, all inclusive and non-judgmental atmosphere for anyone who wishes to take steps toward health and wellness. He hopes to motivate people by helping them discover their inner-strength and ability. Bill wants people to know is that EVERYONE is capable of making healthy lifestyle choices. He understands that "people are busy and sometimes life has its own plans for us all. But we CAN still take action and refuse to let life wear us down. With a positive attitude and relentless drive, you’ll be amazed at what you can accomplish."
Ashley Lawrence: Instructor, Trainer, Coach
About Team BSS
Ashley has recently completed the TRX Trainer course, she is a CrossFit Level One Instructor, a CrossFit Strongman Instructor, and has a successful background in many different sports; softball, soccer, strongman competitions, and obstacle races. She has worked hard to reach her goals in these various athletic events and is very motivated to help others achieve their fitness goals. Ashley believes that, "If you are dedicated, no goal is ever out of your reach" and she proves it with her own successful body transformation along with championing any sport that she decides to compete in. Ashley is an incredible coach and motivator with an ability to inspire and motivate the other Team BSS trainers to work harder and achieve more!

Judy is a CrossFit Level One Instructor and has always been very active and interested in fitness. Her interest peaked after being introduced to CrossFit. Judy is very excited to pass along her love of CrossFit and she loves watching people push themselves and work harder than they ever thought they could! Having three young boys,she is particularly concerned with the growing rate of childhood obesity. Setting a good example for her children is a priority! Judy believes that exposing them early and showing them how much fun they can have exercising is key!
Judy DeJoseph: Instructor, Coach