TJ Slomka

Training by appointment

TJ Slomka owns and operates Old School Iron Gym. Since its inception in 2008, he has grown the gym from a 5,000 square foot facility to the current 16,000 square foot Brook Park location.

Born and raised in West Park, Ohio, he attended local Catholic schools St. Stephens and St. Edward. He takes pride in his continuing bond with athletes from St. Ed’s and is highly invested in supplementing their training using his education and uniquely equipped gym.

TJ has had a lifelong interest in athletics and weight training. He played baseball from the time he was a young boy and continued on as an adult on a competitive softball team. This team traveled throughout the U.S. and even made it to the World Finals. He was also a long snapper on the St. Ed’s football team.

TJ is certified by The National Strength and Conditioning Association as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). He has also earned the Special Strengths Coach certification through Westside Barbell, an elite training facility in Columbus, Ohio.

Additionally, he is a Certified Speed and Agility Coach and holds a BA in Economics from Cleveland State University. His training offers programs that implement a wide variety of tools such as bands, chains, free weights, machines and sleds all focusing on strength, explosiveness, speed and agility.

TJ trains a multitude of clients ranging from the aforementioned high school athletes to college athletes, and NFL strength coaches. Gym members of all types and ability benefit from the individualized programs developed by TJ.

Email: osigym@yahoo.com