Team

Shawn Balow

Co-Founder of GTS Inc.

Shawn Balow

Shawn Balow has spent his life in the game of golf. As a competitor, he was a four-year varsity golfer at East Lake High School, and stayed active in the industry through college.

Upon opening Tampa Strength, Shawn committed himself to helping his clients achieve their goals. Whether you’re looking to get in golf shape, or are a non-golfer looking to achieve a healthier lifestyle, Shawn curates workout plans to suit your individual needs.

With a client list ranging from PGA Tour and LPGA Tour members, to elite college golfers, to weekend players who want to lower their handicap, Shawn’s golf workout plans can help take anyone’s game to the next level.

An elite fitness professional, Shawn is one of the few golf trainers who has earned Titleist Performance Institute’s coveted Level Three Certifications in Power, Fitness and Junior, and Level 2 in Medical and golf minors.

Certifications

Titleist Performance Institute Level 3 Certified Fitness Professional
Titleist Performance Institute Level 3 Power Coach
Titleist Performance Institute Level 3 Junior Coach
Titleist Performance Institute Level 2 Medical (minor)
Titleist Performance Institute Level 2 Golf (minor)
Golf Digest Certified Trainer
Superspeed Golf Level 2 Certified
NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine) Golf Fitness Specialist
ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine) Exercise Physiologist
NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine) Performance Enhancement Specialist
FRC (Functional Range Conditioning) Mobility Specialist
FRC (Functional Range Conditioning) Functional Range Assessment Certified
FRC (Functional Range Conditioning) Internal Strength Certified
Steel Mace Yoga Level 1 Certified
Steel Mace Flow Level 1 Certified with Honors
Stick Mobility Level 2 Certified
TRX Qualified-Suspension Training, Functional Training, Group Training and Rip Training

Education

Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiology from the University of South Florida
Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science from University of Tampa

Nicholas Burch

Co-Founder of GTS Inc.

Nick Burch

Nick Burch started playing golf in high school and ultimately had a handicap in the high teens shortly after graduating college. Shortly after graduating from University of Tampa with a Bachelors of Science degree, Nick’s golf outings dwindled and were replaced by kickboxing matches and endurance races.

These experiences compelled him to pursue a career in personal training and upon joining Tampa Strength in 2017, he realized that his background lent itself to helping golfers improve every aspect of their fitness.

During his tenure at Tampa Strength, Nick has been able to create workout programs for elite golfers, recreational golfers, and non-golfers. Regardless of your fitness goals, Nick can help you achieve them.