Meet the trainers
We don’t just train athletes ... we build confidence.
Through knowledge, growth, and mental strength ... they learn to believe in who they are and what they can become.
Interested in joining our trainer team? Email us at thecoreathletichub@gmail.com to set up an interview.
Kristen Schnipke
Founder | Volleyball Trainer | In house Photographer
The Core athletic hub
CONTACT: 419.303.8666 TEXT or CALL
Coach/Training since 2oo2 | Youth Coach YMCA & Leipsic Community Center | Varsity and Junior High Coaching Experience | 12yrs Club Coaching (ages 12–18) - Stars and Spikes & Glass City VBC | Club Director - Stars and SpikesKristen is the founder of The Core Athletic Hub and brings over 24 years of coaching experience. Transitioning from athlete to coach and then from coach to mom of three female athletes, she understands the game from a player’s, coach’s, and a parent’s perspective. Allowing her to connect with athletes in a meaningful and impactful way.
Her training focuses on fundamentals, skill development, and game awareness, with a strong emphasis on building confidence and mental strength. Kristen believes that confidence and resilience is developed through knowledge, repetition, and consistent growth. She is intentional in helping athletes understand not just how to perform a skill, but why it matters.
She is especially passionate about working with athletes who may feel discouraged or unsure of themselves, helping them rebuild confidence while continuing to develop their abilities. At the same time, she supports athletes who are striving to compete at the next level by refining their skills and strengthening their mindset.
Kristen’s goal is simple. She wants every athlete to leave training feeling stronger, more confident, and motivated to keep improving. Through intentional coaching and a supportive environment, she helps athletes build the skills and belief they need to succeed both on and off the court.
“I’m all about chasing big dreams, yet real success is not just found in building a better athlete... it’s about shaping a confident, resilient individual who knows their worth on and off the court.”
Volleyball Trainer | Certified Personal Trainer
leslie powell
Cut By Coach
CONTACT: 419.348.0575 TEXT or CALL
Certified Personal Trainer — American Council on Exercise (ACE) | NCAA Division I Athlete - Central Michigan University, 1999–2003 | Trainer with Cut By Coach in McComb, Ohio | Varsity Coach ExperienceLeslie Powell brings together Division I athletic experience, varsity coaching experience, and certified strength and fitness training to help athletes build the physical foundation needed to perform at a higher level.
A former NCAA Division I athlete at Central Michigan University, Leslie understands firsthand the strength, discipline, consistency, and physical preparation required to compete at the collegiate level.
Through Cut By Coach, Leslie focuses on developing stronger, more capable athletes. Her training goes beyond simply lifting weights. She works to improve functional strength, power, stability, mobility, coordination, body control, and overall athleticism — helping athletes build bodies that can better handle the demands of their sport.
Her combination of experience as an athlete, coach, and certified trainer allows Leslie to understand both what athletes are being asked to do and what their bodies need to be able to do it.
At The Core, Leslie's role is an important part of developing the whole athlete. Her sport-specific training builds the skill and the strength, movement, power, and physical confidence behind it.
“The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for the sake of His name. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever - Psalm 23”
Mental Performance Coach
Heidi Hahn
Mentally built Athletes
CONTACT: 419.234.8253 TEXT or CALL
Certified Mental Performance Coach™ | Performance Visualization Specialist™ | Founder — Mentally Built Athletes, LLC | Former NCAA Division I basketball player — Youngstown State University | Former professional basketball player — | Germany's First Division | All-League honors as a professional player | Youngstown State University Athletics Hall of Fame | 10+ years coaching at the high school and collegiate levels Coach Heidi Hahn brings a unique combination of high-level basketball experience and mental performance training to The Core. Having played and coached basketball at every level — from high school to NCAA Division I and professional basketball — Heidi understands firsthand both the physical and mental demands placed on competitive athletes.
Her own athletic journey included battling anxiety, perfectionism and self-doubt, which ultimately led her to discover the power of intentionally training the mind alongside the body. Today, through Mentally Built Athletes, Heidi helps athletes develop confidence, overcome mental blocks, respond to mistakes, manage pressure and compete more freely.
At The Core, Heidi works with athletes both as a basketball skills trainer and mental performance coach, combining her knowledge of the game with practical strategies that help athletes become more confident competitors. Her approach fits directly into our belief that developing the whole athlete means training more than physical skill — it means building athletes who are prepared to handle the battles that come with competition, growth and life.
“Be transformed by the renewing of your mind - Romans 12:2”
Registered Dietitian
Paige wagner
Positive Nutrition by Paige
CONTACT: 419.721.4118 TEXT or CALL
Paige Wagner has been a Registered Dietitian in the wellness setting for nearly a decade. Paige has a background in culinary nutrition, collegiate athletic nutrition, and chronic disease management. She has a passion for working with athletes and has helped develop workshops for local athletic events and works 1:1 with young athletes to optimize their nutrition. She has worked with BGSU athletes, Findlay Force Semi-Pro Hockey, Cut by Coach athletes and more. Her passion lies in sports nutrition and weight management, women’s health and hormones, gut health and decreasing inflammation. She loves being challenged, leading and developing relationships with her community, which led her to open a private practice in Findlay in 2025. She is in network with all major insurance companies, with 90% of her private clients paying $0 out of pocket for unlimited sessions.
Paige received her Bachelor’s of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics and Minor in Public Health from BGSU, completed her clinical hours at West Virginia University Medicine and finished her Master’s of Public Health Degree from University of Toledo. When she is not busy at her private practice, you will probably find her harvesting fruit and vegetables from her garden, teaching graduate classes, reading, and most importantly, spending time with her two sons and husband on their family farm. Follow her on Facebook at Positive Nutrition by Paige for more information on her services, recipes, farm life and more!
“Psalm 46:1: God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”
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Interested in becoming an affiliate? Email thecoreathletichub@gmail.com