ProForce Staff:
ProForce credits much of it's foundational understanding to Kevin's mentors: Ted Lambrinides, Ron McKeefery, Jim Kielbaso, and Greg Moore. Each of our #PFStaff members uses ProForce’s comprehensive assessment process to drive programming. Our #PFStaff are avid exercise and nutrition researchers, who apply the latest scientific findings to their sports and exercise training programs.
#PFSTAFF
ProForce employs the best coaching staff in the country. All of our strength coaches have a minimum of a 4-year degree and possess, or are in pursuit of, a certification from the National Strength and Conditioning Association or National Academy of Sports Medicine. They are also certified in CPR and First Aid. Our staff has decades of sports experience, both as players and coaches.
There are no egos at ProForce. Our staff is dynamic, friendly, supportive, and most interested in you reaching your goals.
Kevin Hollabaugh, MHA, RSCC*D, CSCS
Founder/CEO
Coach Kevin Hollabaugh has been working in strength and conditioning since 2009. His career started as an athletic training student at the University of Cincinnati. In 2005 he fell in love with the concept of using the weight room to keep players out of the training room and changed his major to Exercise Science. After graduating, Coach Kevin worked for several private facilities, served as a Graduate Assistant at the University of South Florida, then moved to Indianapolis, IN to run two different hospital-based facilities. In 2014 Coach Kevin started ProForce Sports Performance in a small spin cycle classroom and has grown it to two Cincinnati-area training facilities and partnerships with four area high schools. Coach Kevin has a huge thirst for knowledge and works hard every day to make sure ProForce stays on the cutting edge of technology and training methods. His big passion is the game of baseball which has led ProForce to be regarded as one of the top training facilities for baseball players in the Midwest. He has spoken nationally and internationally on topics from Arm Care to Speed Development. He recently served as the Director of Player Development at the University of Cincinnati and is currently serving as a strength and conditioning coach for the New York Yankees when he is not in Cincinnati. Coach Kevin has also served an Adjunct Professor at the University of Cincinnati since 2015. While he has a personal passion for baseball, Coach Kevin has trained athletes in all sports throughout his career. Outside of work,he enjoys spending time with his wife (Meghan), his sons (Mason and Cooper), and his fur boys (Crosley and Tucker). They currently reside outside of Tampa, Florida but make frequent trips back to Cincinnati to work with our #PFFamily and meet with our staff weekly.
CERTIFICATIONS:
CSCS - Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach
RSCC*D - Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach with Distinction of 10 plus years USAW- USA Weightlifting Level 1 Sports Performance Coach
USAW- USA Weightlifting Level 1 Sports Performance Coach
FMSC - Certified Functional Movement Specialist
PRI Pelvis Restoration - Postural Restoration Institute
WMQ1 - WeckMethod Qualified Level 1
CSAC - Certified Speed and Agility Coach
CSNC - Certified Sports Nutrition Coach
CPDS - Certified Program Design Specialist
CWPC - Certified Weightlifting Performance Coach
Speaking engagements:
International Youth Conditioning Association (IYCA) National Conference - “The Art and Science of Evaluation”
Northwest Ohio Strength and Conditioning Clinic - “House of Speed”
Explosive Performance Summit - “Putting it all together (Evaluation to Program Design)”
International Youth Conditioning Association (IYCA) National Conference
1080 Strength in Motion - “Baseball Speed”
Featured on:
Patrick Jones Baseball Podcast - Click Here to listen
Iron Game Chalk Talk - Click Here to listen or watch
Exercise.com - Click Here for Interview
Michael Finkelstein, MS, CSCS, FRC
director of sports performance
Coach Michael Finkelstein attended Northern Kentucky University where he graduated with his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Exercise Science. He grew up in Northern Kentucky, attending Ryle High School where he played Football and threw Shot Put and Discus for the Track and Field team. Coach Fink is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association and holds several other certifications that are listed below. He completed an internship and was a strength coach on our staff from 2015-2019 before moving to the college sector. He has since served as a Strength Coach for Robert Morris University, Indiana State University, and Northern Kentucky University. He rejoined our Staff in 2024 as our Director of Sports Performance and manages our staff at our Milford facility as well as in our High Schools. Outside of work, Coach Fink enjoys playing disc golf, watching Ohio State and Bengals football, and hanging out with friends and family. He and his wife, Jenna, currently reside in Northern Kentucky.
CERTIFICATIONS:
CSCS - Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach
FRC - Certified Functional Range Conditioning
FRC - Certified Functional Range Assessment
RPR Level 1 – Reflexive Performance Reset
Ryan Dolphin, BS
performance Specialist
Coach Ryan Dolphin grew up in New Canaan, Connecticut, playing Lacrosse and Rugby. He is a recent graduate of Springfield College (Springfield, MA) with a Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Exercise Science and will be sitting for his CSCS Exam in May 2024. He has completed internships and coached at Prentiss Hockey Performance and Cressey Sports Performance. In those roles he gained extensive experience working with the technology we offer at ProForce (1080 Motion and Proteus Motion). In addition to Lacrosse and Rugby, Ryan also has a passion for Hockey! Outside of work, he enjoys working out, playing golf, skiing, surfing, and hiking. He is a huge New York Rangers fan and also loves the New England Patriots.
CERTIFICATIONS FORTHCOMING
Ryan@proforcesp.com
Ruth Haas, CPT
adult fitness director
Coach Ruth Haas grew up in the Cincinnati Area (Pleasant Plain, OH) playing Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer, and running Cross Country. As an athlete, she trained at ProForce and has been a member of our #PFFamily for years! She is now a Certified Personal Trainer through NASM and joins our team as the Adult Fitness Director. Outside of work, Ruth still enjoys playing volleyball, and also loves spending time outside, traveling, cooking and reading, She married her husband, Hunter, in July 2024!
CERTIFICATIONS:
CPT - Certified Personal Trainer
RUTH@proforcesp.com
Ciaran Gannon, MSc, CSCS
Performance Specialist (West Clermont high school)
Coach Ciaran Gannon hails from the UK where he graduated from Northumbria University with his Bachelor of Science in Sport Coaching before earning a post-graduate certificate in Primary Education and Master of Science in Nutrition and Exercise Science. He began is coaching career in 2018 with the Warrignton Wolves Professional Rugby team before moving to the US. Here, he has served on the staffs at the University of Cincinnati (Olympic Sports), the University of Washington (Football), and the Philadelphia Union. Coach Ciaran brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his role on our staff as the Performance Specialist at West Clermont High School. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the NSCA. Ciaran and his wife moved back to Cincinnati in 2023 and currently reside in NKY. Outside of work, they are huge foodies who love enjoying different cuisines. Ciaran also enjoys being active with his dog and hiking, road cycling, and exploring new areas.
CERTIFICATIONS
CSCS - Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach
Ciaran@proforcesp.com
Kaitlyn Paciolla, BS, USAW
Performance Specialist (milford high school)
Coach Kaitlyn grew up in Mason, OH and attended Mason High School. She was a competitive gymnast at Kids First Sports Center and participated in the Long Jump and High Jump on the Track and Field Team at Mason. Kaitlyn went on to graduate from the University of Cincinnati with her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science in 2024. During her time at UC, she was part of the Club Gymnastics program. Before joining our #PFStaff, Coach Kaitlyn served as the Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at Mason High School and a Personal Trainer at Queen City Kettlebell. Outside of work, Kaitlyn enjoys traveling, hiking, and spending time with her friends, family and dogs!
CERTIFICATIONS
USAW- USA Weightlifting Certification
Kaitlyn@proforcesp.com
Collin Beeks, BS, CSCS
Performance Specialist (Turpin high school)
Coach Collin began his college career playing football Manchester University. He then transferred and finished earning his Bachelor’s Degree at the University of Cincinnati, graduating in April 2023. During his time at UC, Collin completed an internship at Archbishop Moeller High School in Cincinnati and took a class with Coach Connor while he was an adjunct at UC. Collin joined our #PFStaff after graduating and was a performance specialist at our RGB location. At the beginning of 2024, Collin transitioned to his current position as the Strength Coach for Turpin High School. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the NSCA. Collin grew up in Fort Wayne, IN but enjoys living in Cincinnati now. Outside of work you may find him watching basketball/football, playing video games or thrifting with his girlfriend.
CERTIFICATIONS:
CSCS - Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
collin@proforcesp.com
Easton Kindall, BS, USAW
Performance Specialist (Goshen high school)
Coach Easton Kindall grew up in Medina, Ohio. He attended Walsh Jesuit High School where he played both baseball and hockey. He went on to attend the University of Cincinnati, graduating in 2023 with his Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science. At UC, he played Hockey his Freshman year then Club Baseball his last 3 years. Since graduating, Easton gained experience as a Strength Coach before joining our Staff in August 2024 as the Performance Specialist for Goshen High School. Easton and his fiancé currently live in Mt. Orab. Outside of work he enjoys golfing and rooting for the Guardians, Blue Jackets, and Steelers. He also spends time hanging out with his fiancé and their dog, Raven.
CERTIFICATIONS:
USAW- USA Weightlifting Certification
Easton@proforcesp.com
Meghan Hollabaugh
Marketing Director/Facility Manager
Meghan is the “First Lady of ProForce” and is always working to grow the #PFFamily, cultivate lasting relationships with our clients and enhance our offerings. She is responsible for our marketing, customer service and the management of our staff and facilities. If you call ProForce, there’s a good chance you’ll be speaking with her!
