Bickford Fitness Gym

Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸

America turns 250 today, and we’re celebrating the best way we know how—moving our bodies, spending time with great people, and enjoying some good food.

Get your workout in, enjoy the cookout, and don’t stress about the burger, hot dog, or piece of pie. One day won’t make or break your progress.

Have fun, make some memories, and enjoy the freedom to live the life you’ve worked hard to build.

Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸💪

I am Coach Shane Garcia, born and raised in Toledo, Ohio, and I am the youngest of three brothers. I went to Otterbein University to play basketball for a year before transferring and earning my degree in Health Promotion, Nutrition, and Exercise Science from The Ohio State University. Besides being a coach at the gym, I am also currently working as a Nutrition Aide at The Ohio State University Medical Center and have experience interning with Ohio State Football and both the men’s and women’s basketball teams as a nutrition intern.

Outside of work, I co-run a basketball event in my hometown called the Toledo Top 64 with my brother, former NBA player Dennis Hopson. The event showcases both girls’ and boys’ high school basketball players from Toledo and the surrounding areas. I also have a 3-year-old pit bull named Cane, whom I rescued from the Franklin County Dog Shelter.

When I am not working, I enjoy reading, walking Cane, cooking, watching sports, and spending time with friends and family. I am a big Los Angeles Lakers, Dallas Cowboys, and Ohio State fan. My middle brother recently had his first child, so I have also been enjoying spending time with my new niece.

I have a strong passion for helping others on their health and fitness journey, and I am excited to continue making an impact through coaching at Bickford Fitness.

Hey everyone! I’m Coach Jacob. I was born and raised in Minster, Ohio, where family, community, and sports shaped who I am today. I’m the youngest of four siblings and a proud uncle to three nieces and two nephews. Family is one of the greatest blessings in my life.

Growing up in a family that valued hard work, service, and athletics, I became a three-sport athlete and earned 11 varsity letters. Basketball has always been a huge part of my life, inspired by my mother, who has coached the game for nearly 50 years.

I attended The Ohio State University, earning a degree in Social Studies Education while beginning my coaching career at Upper Arlington High School. After teaching and coaching at Pleasant High School for four years, I returned to Upper Arlington and recently joined Ohio Wesleyan University as an assistant basketball coach.

Along the way, I discovered my passion for helping others become the best versions of themselves. Today, I’m a personal trainer at Bickford Fitness and Ryze Athletics, where I combine my love for fitness, coaching, and personal development.

My mission remains simple: help people grow physically, mentally, and personally.