Meet Our Team

Coach Robbie Mckinnie

Mentor/ Community Outreach Coordinator

Robbie McKinnie is a remarkable weight loss specialist, personal trainer, and certified boxing coach. Having personally experienced a 100 lb weight loss, she has been inspired by her transformation and the encouragement she received from others.

Robbie is passionate about helping others achieve their fitness goals, particularly those facing similar challenges to what she overcame. As a trauma-informed trainer, she understands the struggles of maintaining a healthy lifestyle in a demanding world.

Her great passions are mentoring and guiding youth, and she is committed to empowering others through her work. With a diverse background in strength and conditioning, as well as dance, Robbie brings a unique and effective approach to fitness.

Whether through group fitness classes or one-on-one boxing sessions, she provides accessible and empowering fitness experiences for clients of all ages, helping them discover strength and confidence with every punch and step.

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Coach Buford Williams

Director of Operations & Competition

Education & Academic Background

  • Tennessee State University (2007)
    Bachelor of Science – Human Performance & Sports Science

  • Lipscomb University (2011)
    Master of Education – Teaching, Learning, and Leading 

Coaching and Certifications 

  • USA Boxing Certified Coach

  • PnB Competition Team Coach

  • K1 Rules Kickboxing Coach 

  • Muay Thai Coach 

Competitive Achievements

  • Team USA vs Team Cuba — Kickboxing Team Champion
    Represented the United States in international team competition and competed at 147 lbs 

  • IKF World Kickboxing & Muay Thai
    Classic Champion at 142–147 lbs 

Philosophy

Combining elite-level boxing, kickboxing, and Muay Thai competition experience with sports science and education to develop disciplined, technically sound, and mentally strong fighters.