Boxing Strong Coaches

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"I love to push people to surprise themselves with what they can do. Mind over matter is definitely a valid concept when it comes to boxing. I believe in encouraging small victories, taking challenges one step at a time, but most importantly in continuing to raise the bar. We are only as physically strong as our minds are strong.
 

I absolutely love boxing; as a trainer, I get to see the way that boxing encompasses nearly all of the physical training elements — to this day, it remains the most challenging workout I have ever done. Boxing builds, tones, shapes, and sculpts bodies, and most importantly, strengthens minds.”

Masha is a former competitive fighter and the 2017 NCBA West Coast Champion (139-lb fight class) and 2015 Silver Medalist (132-lb fight class). She is a USA Boxing Silver Level Coach, Certified Personal Trainer, and Rock Steady Boxing Certified Coach.

She is the founder and owner of Boxing Strong® , bringing her boxing and training experience to a diverse range of clients Monterey and Hollister, with a variety of fitness and athletic goals. Masha works with her athletes to help them build their own physical and mental confidence through the art of boxing.

Masha is also a proud mom of three sons and supports their individual interests, encouraging them to explore and develop their talents across different athletic disciplines.

George has over 13 years of experience in combat sports and martial arts. He has practiced freestyle karate, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Kickboxing, Judo, Muay Thai and, of course, boxing. George spend 5 years in competitive MMA, placing 2nd in an amateur kickboxing even, receiving bronze medal in an X-Games Brazilian Jiu Jitsu tournament. George has over 5 years of kickboxing and personal trainer experience. 

George is not only passionate about martial arts and combat sports, but also about helping people, especially youth. He works as a behavioral therapist with kids with autism. This is a cause he believes in strongly and as such he brought the idea of and partnered up with Boxing Strong® to develop Power Pals - non-contact Boxing for Kids with developmental disabilities, launched in 2021. 

"There's no better way to let your steam off than punching a heavy bag" - what coach Rios believes in, when it comes to managing stress, anxiety and anger. He loves boxing for his physical and mental health benefits: "It is a place where you could meet people from different backgrounds but have the same goals and grow to be a family".

George is a loving father of four and a grandfather of three. He holds his family values very highly and encourages even the remote members of his family to boost their health and fitness through combat sports.

Coach Miller is a former NCAA All-American wrestler who competed at the highest collegiate level. He was an EIWA Champion at 174 lbs., consistently ranked among the nation’s top 15 wrestlers, and placed 5th at the 2016 NCAA Championships, earning All-American honors and the prestigious Gorriaran Award for the most falls in the shortest time at the tournament.

As a coach, Miller has developed multiple All-Americans and led four wrestlers to top-four state finishes after their school had not placed the previous year. Alongside coaching at Carmel High School, he co-founded B Strong Wrestling Club and established its training program with a clear focus on fundamentals, competitive preparation, and developing athletes capable of competing—and winning—at the highest levels.

Coach Adam is the founder and head coach of B Strong Wrestling Club, a USA Wrestling-certified coach and certified Women’s Wrestling coach dedicated to bringing high-level wrestling standards and practices to athletes of all ages. He works with youth and teen wrestlers to build strong fundamentals, competitiveness, discipline, and confidence, while actively preparing and pursuing wrestling competitions with his athletes.

Alongside wrestling, Adam coaches Youth Boxing and Mighty Mitts, and serves as the head instructor for Boxing Strong’s senior living outreach programs. He is also an instrumental part of the gym’s MMA training program, helping athletes develop skills across wrestling, striking, grappling, and overall combat sports.

Wrestling has become a major part of Adam’s life, but he was also a highly competitive swimmer, specializing in the butterfly stroke. His diverse athletic background shapes his approach to coaching: technically focused, competitive, and committed to helping athletes develop both on and off the mat..