Tom has been active in strength, conditioning, and fitness for over 20 years with an extensive background in performance enhancement, emphasizing sports performance, injury prevention, athlete development, human movement, and Olympic weightlifting. His experience includes the Director of Sports Performance at St. Ignatius High School, the Owner of A.I.M. Personal Training, the International Performance Institute at the I.M.G. Academies, and head Olympic Coach at Black Flag CrossFit. He is currently the C.E.O. & Co-Owner of Black Flag Athletics in Avon.
Throughout his career, Tom has had the distinct pleasure of training numerous clients ranging from youth athletes, state and national champions, Collegiate and Professional Athletes, and people looking to enhance their quality of life through fitness.
Tom has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Exercise Science with a concentration in Fitness Specialties and a Masters’ Degree in Education (concentration in Health & Physical Education), both from John Carroll University. He is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist by the National Strength & Conditioning Association, a Certified CrossFit Level 3 Coach, a certified Fitness Specialist, a Biomechanics Specialist, and a U.S.A. Weightlifting Club Coach.
What People Are Saying
“Tom Rini’s wealth of fitness knowledge and communication ability are a winning combination when it comes to putting together a training program specific to you and your goals. Regardless of ability level and experience, everyone hits a plateau at some point with their fitness. I’ve been able to break through these by leaning on the decades of experience that Tom and his team have working with athletes. There is no need to guess and tread water with your fitness goals. Talk to Tom, and realize your potential.”
— Client Steve P.
“Working with Tom has been a great experience. I struggled with back pain due to an accident for 3 years. I started with his personal programming in may of 2021, not only is my back pain gone I feel and look better. He’s very knowledgeable when it comes to injury prevention as understanding what I want in a fitness program! I will continue on my fitness journey with him. Thank you for all that you do.”
— Client Melanie R.
“Out of any coach I have ever worked with, Tom is without question the most dedicated to delivering programming that fits my specific goals and needs and he is exceptional at keeping an open line of communication so that we can modify or progress in my workouts as needed. I am blown away by his knowledge and have complete trust and confidence in him as my coach. I’m so very grateful to work with you, TR!”
— Client Cristina O.
“Tom wrote an incredible program! I gained nearly 75lbs on my back squat in a short four months. I also gained nearly 20lbs and now at a bodyweight of 225lbs. If you are looking to get stronger, he is the best person I know to help you get there.”
— Client Pete N.