Meet Our Team
"A coach is someone that sees beyond your limits and guides you to greatness"
~ Michael Jordon ~
We sweat so much in practice so we don't bleed in battle
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- M.W. Van Sweiten
Michael Foley
CoreBox OG
Michael's first introduction to the gym came when he was just 9 years old with his father, and instantly he fell in love with the benefits strength training brought to his in-game performance. Starting working in gyms at 15 years old, Michael has literally been in the gym business his entire life. At 17 he was fortunate enough to have met his mentor, who opened his eyes to the world of functional training with one simple question: Why sit down to lift weight up?
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Since then, Michael has worked with clients of all ages and abilities, ranging from 4-83 years old including populations ranging from Division 1 athletes to geriatrics and professional fighters to clients with neuromuscular disorders (i.e. MS, Parkinson's, etc.). Combining his knowledge within the field of training and applying it to real life movements, Michael has blended his unique form of functional training to be able to create individualized training programs and has always educated his clients and team every step of the way.
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Michael was a high school hockey, football, and track (javelin & discus) athlete, later competing at the collegiate level in hockey. He's still an avid boxer and golfer, and references his earliest childhood memories as boxing in his family's home basement with his father.
That which doesn't kill us makes us stronger​
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- Friedrich Nietzsche
Mark Foley
Owner, Director of CORE Boxing, General Manager, Maintenance
Mark has been involved in boxing for over 30 years and an avid fitness nut for even longer. Starting in high school playing football, Mark learned that a little hard work can bring you a long way.
In his late 20's he fell in love with traditional strength training, working with a good friend and bodybuilder who opened his eyes to the world of heavy lifting. Since then, Mark doesn't know how to not learn something new, constantly researching and testing new exercises, boxing drills, and programs. If you're in need of some motivation, look no further. You'll feel like you're fighting for the world title under Mark's direction, whether it be hitting a bag, pad work, body drills, or one of his specially designed programs.
Mark truly is a one man army: working with the female fight team here at CoreBox; assisting in the athletic development program for high school athletes; is our membership coordinator; and is the main reason the gym is spotless and running well every day.
Pretty much if you need anything, from memberships to a mop, or pad work to class descriptions, Mark will know what's going on.
I hated every minute of training, but I said "Don't quit, suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion​
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- Muhammed Ali
Joseph Edouard
Boxing, Cardio Conditioning, & Sports Trainer
Joseph is a dedicated trainer with a background in football, basketball, and boxing. He specializes in high-intensity interval training centered around boxing. Joseph believes in the powerful connection between physical and mental health. Born in Boston and enriched by experiences from living in diverse areas, he brings a unique and versatile approach to fitness in order to help you unlock your potential and achieve your goals.
When you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe, then you'll be successful​
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- Eric Thomas
Alyssa Mazzella
Boxing Trainer, Personal Trainer
Alyssa first started training when she was only 19 at the Seacoast Family YMCA in New Hampshire while getting her Bachelors degree in Kinesiology from UNH. She’s been in the fitness industry and personal training ever since! During her studies at UNH, she interned at Tufts in the cardiac department as well as performed multiple research studies on older individuals and strength training. Her degree is in Exercise Science with a minor in Nutrition and she is ACSM personal training certified.
Ever since she was little she always had a passion for helping people as well as exercise. She grew up playing soccer, running track, as well as backpacking through the White Mountains in Maine! Alyssa’s annual father daughter backpacking adventures started when she was only 8 and they’ve only missed 2 years and have gone every year since, dogs and all!
Alyssa might only be 5’ tall but her personality speaks volumes. Shes one of the most caring individuals you will meet and is always working to help anyone meet their goal. But don’t let her small stature fool you, she’ll make you work your butt off...but she’ll do it with a smile.
Alyssa is recognized for her ability to encourage and support people to do their best and has always been able to tailor any workout to meet individuals needs. She is one of the most motivating personally trainers gyms have ever had. Alyssa’s training style focuses her workouts based on functional movements and the ability to keep people able to move well while achieving their goals.
Champions don't show up to get everything they want. They show up to give everything they have.​
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- Matt Lisle
Matt O'Donnell
Boxing Trainer, Head of CORE Fight Boxing Team
Matt has been involved in sports and any type of exercise as long as he can remember. In his younger years, he tried every sport but it wasn't until his childhood friend introduced him to boxing where he found his calling. Immediately he fell in love with the sport, training under the tutelage of the late great Jimmy Farrell Jr.
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Matt and Jimmy went everywhere fighting anyone they put in front of him, building a record of 45-17 as an amateur and sparring with World Champions, Olympians, and pretty much anyone who wanted to box.
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Matt's teaching method is derived from Jimmy Farrell's coaching, who always stressed the fundamentals for all fighters, while highlighting minor adjustments to make each fighter unique based on their individual strengths and attributes. Training to fight means you do the same drill a million times, not until you get it right, but until you can't get it wrong.
You must have a goal in your life, or otherwise be prepared to be used by those who do have them.​
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- Herb Brooks
Ryan Norton
Athlete Performance, Personal Trainer
Ryan first started his fitness endeavors when he was in 6th grade and was jokingly made fun of by a friend for his inability to do 1 push up. After that, he began doing push ups everyday and has not stopped since. This has led Ryan to pursue a degree in Exercise and Health Sciences with a minor in Psychology at UMass Boston.
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During his time in high school as a cross country runner and hockey player, Ryan trained as an athlete here at CoreBox for two years. Starting to pursue his college degree, Ryan began helping to train the youth athletes here at the gym, always craving more knowledge and learning under the CoreBox system. Ryan's knowledge in both athlete development and continuing education in the field of exercise and health sciences has allowed him to become a well rounded trainer who is always on the lookout for new ideas and exercises.
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Ryan continues to practice what he preaches each week, doing similar workouts to his clients while still experimenting with new exercises in hopes to benefit both himself and all clients.
I hated every minute of training, but I said "Don't quit, suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion​
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- Muhammed Ali
Leroy Silas
Strength & Boxing Trainer
Leroy Silas Jr. was born and raised in Boston, MA. During his teenage years he started pursuing fitness and it quickly became a hobby that he couldn't do without. As he grew in age, fitness became a passion and a way of releasing stress and keeping focus. In 2016 he became a Pro Masters Bodybuilder, which he feels is his greatest achievement! He uses fitness as a vehicle to overcome life's obstacles and challenges and, through personal training, he will help YOU do the same. Leroy has over 9 years of personal training experience, with expertise in assisting clients with extreme weight loss, getting lean and toned, and building muscle definition, as well as offering nutritional guidance.
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Leroy is a strong believer in health and fitness adding value to every aspect of life and is here to push and motivate you to get you the results you're looking for. His mission is to improve, educate, and enhance the lives of all his clients through fitness, providing the highest level of customer service with his modern fitness coaching and individually customized programs to enhance overall quality of life. He has a true passion for helping our members reach their goals and is notorious here at CoreBox for his positive energy and team player mentality.
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It's my gym, you all just work here
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- Elvis
Elvis
Mascot
Elvis, "The King", certainly lives up to his name. Still growing into his size, this Bull Mastiff puppy is nothing but a ball of love. You'll find him hanging out on the couch or hanging behind the front desk. And yes, occasionally he may find his way into interrupting your set, but that's his way of spotting your reps.