Certifications
- CrossFit Level 2
- ACE Certified Personal Trainer
- CPR/AED
- CrossFit Scaling
- CrossFit Anatomy
- CrossFit Programming
Bio
Ozzie grew up immersed in sports, playing everything from baseball and football to hockey. Basketball, however, was his true passion, and he played on the Evanston Township High School basketball team in 1975. In those days, athletics were “play”—something done for fun and camaraderie. As he built a career as a professional rock pianist, Ozzie stayed active, and even taught at the Old Town School of Folk Music.
Fast forward 35 years, and Ozzie, now a fitness-focused 58-year-old, has dedicated himself to helping others discover their “will to be fit” through exercise, nutrition, and cultivating a peaceful mind and spirit. He began his fitness journey seven years ago at Evanston Ultfit, eventually becoming an instructor there after four years. Ozzie’s passion for teaching, combined with his dedication to striving for perfection and virtuosity, unite his musical expertise and fitness journey.
With a strong belief that age is no barrier to getting stronger, Ozzie says, “If anyone tells you that you can’t get stronger as you get older, they are wrong.” He’s proud to champion being fit over 50 and is committed to helping others reach their fitness goals at any age.