About
Game Plan Fitness is a great place in Ballard to come and work out with your trainer in a clean, comfortable, uncrowded environment. We are unique in the fact that, unlike most gyms, there is no initiation or membership fee, no contracts and no crowds.
John G.
John is a former boxer from Philadelphia, PA. Also a Vietnam War Veteran, he settled in Washington State after his Military service. John then went on to a career in law enforcement, retiring with over 30 years of law enforcement service. During his law enforcement career, he was a Street Survival instructor and a Firearms Training instructor.
In the mid 80′s he began coaching for USA boxing, and since that time has trained and coached several national competitors and professional boxers. He also was the president of Columbia Basin Boxing Club, and later president, owner and head coach of Contenders Boxing Club.
In the early 90′s John designed and started teaching Boxing Fitness classes for those who did not wish to compete, but desired to get into the kind of shape that boxers are in. His classes ranged in ages from 12 years to 65 years, and included both males and females. He also was one of the first trainers to implement weight training and cross training for boxers.
For the last 25 years John has continually taught both competitive and non-competitive (Boxing Fitness) forms of boxing. He has taught for several large fitness clubs as well as his own clubs.
John is a Level 2 USA Boxing Certified Coach, personal trainer, and a WIAA coach.
Sean G.
Sean is a Washington native, a USA Boxing Certified Boxing Coach, certified TRX Suspension Trainer and personal trainer. Sean has trained individuals from all walks of life, and recently trained a nationally-ranked fitness competitor to several top-5 placings (including a 1st place finish).
Sean spent almost 17 years in law enforcement, during which time he was a Defensive Tactics instructor and Firearms Training instructor.
Sean grew up around boxing and martial arts, and has been involved in the fitness industry for most of his adult life. He raced motocross and arenacross up until 2007. He has also trained several motocross racers. Sean brings his extensive knowledge and experience to Game Plan Fitness, and helps each and every client reach his/her full physical potential.
Slade O’Neill
Slade was born and raised in the small town of Ketchikan, AK. He has been around sports and exercise from the time he was an infant. “My dad gave me my first baseball glove when I was three years old. I believe I used that glove until I was about sixteen. Growing up on an island there isn’t much to do as a kid but play sports and do a lot of hiking and camping. Exercise and staying healthy wasn’t really a decision, it was more a way of life. I guess without even knowing it my path was chosen for me.”
Slade eventually ended up in Seattle where he had spent many summers as a kid traveling with his parents. While in Seattle he graduated from Ashmead Colleges fitness program. Slade is now on his way to becoming a leader in the fitness industry. “ Seattle is the perfect place for me. It is extremely similar to Ketchikan in environment. It has all the outdoor activities you could want plus the big city vibe that is right at your fingertips.”
Paige Z.
Paige grew up in Washington and graduated from the University of Washington. Though she has degrees in History and Anthropology, she found getting and being in shape to be much more fun. Paige has been teaching dance classes since 2008 and involved in dance and sports since having a minor role in the Nutcracker at age 7.
Paige is a certified personal trainer and dance instructor and is passionate about getting people in shape while still having fun.
