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WHAT WE DO
Showtime Strength & Performance was created to enhance athletic performance and help adults enjoy the things they love for a longer period of time.
Our mission is simple: We help people discover health and happiness through strength.
Our coaches are dedicated to creating an individualized approach to helping clients reach their goals in a safe and sustainable manner.
WHY US?
OUR VALUES
PASSION
Our dedicated trainers are passionate about helping others achieve their goals, offering instruction and encouragement that leads to positive results for everyone.
We believe fitness is life-changing and we want to see others make those positive changes through fitness to achieve their goals.
EMPOWERMENT
We want to equip and empower our clients with the knowledge, gameplan, and motivation to make the best possible choices on their fitness journey.
By working closely with each client, it is our goal to help build a healthier community.
COMMUNITY
Our goal is to help build a healthier community that works together and encourages each other in their journey, no matter what their fitness goal may be.
It’s our mission to make Showtime Strength and Performance more than a gym or a workout. We want it to be a positive, welcoming and impactful experience for everyone.
BEHIND THE BRAND
MEET THE TEAM
NICK SHOWMAN
Owner & Founder
Nick Showman is the owner of Showtime Strength and Performance in Newark, OH. He has been training and coaching clients of all ages and skill levels for over 13 years. His clientele ranges in age from eight years to over seventy years old. He has coached novice athletes, professional athletes, and helped countless others realize their dreams of playing collegiate sports.
Nick spent 6 years years training at Westside Barbell under the guidance and mentorship of Louie Simmons, one of the most well-known and respected coaches in strength training. He has been invited to compete at the international level numerous times. In competition, Nick has achieved a 942lb Squat, 700lb Bench Press, 760lb Deadlift, and a 2,309lb Total. He has shared this knowledge through articles and videos for several premier online fitness journals, YouTube channels, and as a guest on podcasts.
As a coach, Nick’s goals are to create a holistic plan for each client that not helps them achieve their goals while improving their overall well being. His goal for each client is to achieve strength, health, and happiness as he believes this improves life for every single person.
Nick lives in Granville, OH with his wife, Claire, and their dogs, Jessie and Bella.
QUALIFICATIONS
National Academy of Sports Medicine
Performance Enhancement Specialist
Youth Exercise Specialist
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Denison University - Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach: 2009 - 2012
Natural Ohio Bodybuilding Association President: 2010 - 2016
Granville High School - Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach: 2010 - 2013
Total Athletic Development - Sports Performance Coach: 2010 - 2013
Columbus State Olympic Weightlifting Club Member: 2009 - 2011
CLAIRE KOPKO
Physical Therapist/Assistant
Performance Coach
Claire Kopko is a doctor of physical therapy with licenses in Ohio, California, Utah, Georgia, Indiana, and Pennsylvania. Her clinical interests are vast, including orthopedics, sports medicine, pediatrics, and injury prevention.
Dr. Kopko obtained her Bachelor of Science in Biology with a concentration in neuroscience from Denison University in 2008. During her undergraduate career, she was a four-year starter for the Big Red softball team and a National Strength & Conditioning Coaches’ Association All-American athlete. She spent two years as an assistant coach and creating a strength and conditioning program for the softball team at Division III Washington & Jefferson College.
Dr. Kopko earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) from Chatham University in 2012. She completed her orthopedic clinical residency through Movement for Life and the University of Southern California, culminating in her obtaining the designation of Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) in 2015.
Dr. Kopko has clinical experience in a variety of settings. She began her career in a private outpatient clinic with a large population of geriatric patients and currently works with special needs children in both the school-based and teletherapy settings. She has also spent the past four years as the physical therapist in the Center for Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction at a large children’s hospital in Columbus, OH. During this time, she devised rehabilitation protocols for children and adults undergoing correction of limb deformities and provided education to her colleagues as to how to treat this specific population.
Dr. Kopko’s personal belief that movement is a gift drove her to the field of physical therapy, and it is what still guides her when treating her clients. She is eager to share her knowledge and instill the same passion for health and activity in her clients.
Dr. Kopko’s personal fitness interests include hiking, strength training, swimming, and yoga. Her husband, Nick Showman, is the owner of Showtime Strength and Performance. Outside of physical therapy and exercising, she enjoys spending time with her husband and dog, reading, finding new music, and traveling.
JOHN HOLLOWAY
Performance Coach
John has been a valued coach at Showtime Strength and Performance since 2014, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to the team. He holds an Associates Degree in Exercise Science from Bryan University and is currently certified as a Personal Trainer by NASM and Westside Barbell. With a lifelong passion for football, John boasts 16 years of playing experience up to the semi-professional level and has dedicated 15 years to coaching youth and middle school teams. These days, he channels his love for the game into coaching his sons' sports teams while still prioritizing his own training regimen and recreational sports pursuits. In addition to his existing certifications, John is actively pursuing the Exos Performance Certification to further enhance his coaching skills.
QUALIFICATIONS
National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
Westside Barbell Certified Personal Trainer
Exos Performance Certification
EMILY SOROKA
Performance Coach
Emily is dedicated to promoting a healthy and vibrant lifestyle through the power of strength, striving to assist anyone she can along their journey. When she's not pursuing her passion for strength training, Emily loves nothing more than spending quality time outdoors with her family and friends, whether it's firing up the grill or hitting the trails on four wheels. Adding to her unique story, Emily's roots trace back to Ukraine, where both her parents and siblings were born. Exciting times lie ahead as Emily gears up for her inaugural powerlifting competition, eagerly embracing the challenge and opportunity it presents.
QUALIFICATIONS
National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Performance Enhancement Specialist
Exercise Science — Columbus State Community College (In Progress)
BLAKE BOWEN
Performance Coach
Blake Bowen's roots trace back to Lancaster, OH, attending Fairfield Union High School and pursuing a degree in Business, Sports Management, and Health at Ohio University – Lancaster Campus. Noteworthy achievements include winning the overall and amateur divisions at the 2016 Noba Physique competition, earning the prestigious DFAC Pro Card. With WSBB Certification and seven years of training experience under Nick at Showtime, Blake's expertise is solid. Presently, he juggles the roles of a devoted father to a one-year-old, serves as a Purchasing Manager at a digital label printing company, and is rekindling his commitment to guiding others toward their health and performance aspirations.
QUALIFICATIONS
Westside Barbell Certified Personal Trainer
JOSEPH BROWER
Performance Coach
Joseph has called Licking County home since his childhood, having graduated from Granville Christian Academy. Currently residing in Newark, he is pursuing his education at Columbus State Community College.
As a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Joseph served as an infantry mortarman, rising to the rank of Sergeant. Throughout his six years of active-duty service, he engaged in deployments and NATO exercises across Europe and Asia, where his dedication to fitness flourished. Passionate about health and physical performance, Joseph found fulfillment in supporting others on their fitness journeys.
Joseph holds certification from ISSA as a personal trainer, specializing in nutrition, strength and conditioning, and tactical conditioning.
QUALIFICATIONS
International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA)
