Billy fell in love with working out and playing sports at a young age. Sports were a great outlet as well as a form of expression for someone who was very introverted. Being smaller, he was encouraged by very supportive coaches to start lifting weights to get bigger and stronger. The changes he saw and felt started a lifetime love and passion for training. This passion for training himself grew to a passion for training others. He saw that he could help others achieve the same benefits he had attained and have a positive impact just as his coaches had influenced him.

While a student at Clemson University he jumped at the opportunity to be one of the personal trainers at one of the first one-on-one training facilities in Greenville. He has spent his entire adult life working in the health and fitness field as a trainer and coach. Most of that time has been spent in personal training but over the last several years has begun using group training to attain even greater results overall and as a way to positively influence more people. The common mission over all of these years Is to continue to search for better, safer, and more efficient methods of improving the qualities of people’s lives physically, mentally, and spiritually. That quest continues as the methods at Alliance continue to evolve.

Credentials:

Owner Alliance Champions
Training for Warriors Level 1 Certified
Super Slow Level 1,2, and Master instructor
World Kettlebell Club Fitness Trainer
CrossFit Level 1 certified
CrossFit Kettlebell Certified
CrossFit Endurance Certified
CrossFit Powerlifting
CrossFit Kids Certified
CrossFit Mobility
SealFit One Week Academy Graduate
SealFit Kokoro 21 Graduate
Black Belt Brazilian Jiujitsu under Romero “Jacare ” Cavalcanti
Blauer Tactical Systems Personal Defense Readiness Fundamentals Coach Certification
CrossFit Defense Level 1 Trainer Certification

Lara has been involved in the fitness industry since 1989 both as a student and teacher. After many years as a fitness instructor and working out with a personal trainer, she discovered group training in 2007 and was instantly hooked, quickly realizing that training in a group environment was much more effective and motivating. In 2014, Lara attended Martin Rooney’s Level 1 Training for Warriors (TFW) 2-day Certification. She strongly believes the Training For Warriors methods and team workouts don’t just help with improving our physical fitness and body image, but the motivation and challenges also strengthen and empower our mental and emotional well-being. Lara has seen how the TFW community encourages both the individual and the team, allowing us to extend ourselves way beyond our goals! 

Also in 2014, Lara attended Parisi Speed School’s “training week” and became certified as a Parisi Sports Performance Coach. In 2015, Lara became Program Director for Parisi Speed School Greenville. The Parisi mission is to deliver a positive training experience that improves not just speed, agility, and sports performance, but also a strength of character. At Alliance Champions Training Center, we are dedicated to this mission and will evaluate, educate, and improve the physical and mental abilities of those who train with us.

Lara’s background as a Social Worker and fitness instructor helps her to understand and connect with her clients. Her passion for helping people achieve fitness for life makes her very approachable and she loves to work with people of all ages and fitness levels.

Credentials:
Parisi Level 2 Advanced Certification 2015
Training for Warriors Level 2 Certification 2015
Parisi Training and Testing Week – October 2014
Training for Warriors Level 1 Certification
CrossFit Level 1 Certification – March 2012
CrossFit Gymnastics Certification – December 2012
Blauer Tactical Systems Personal Defense Readiness Fundamentals Coach Certification
CrossFit Defense Level 1 Trainer Certification

 

Lynn is a licensed medical professional with 35 years of experience with a nursing background. She has had the opportunity to train under Billy Fletcher for more than 20 years and gain personal knowledge in the personal training field through this experience.

Lynn’s background allows her to concentrate on clients who need a modification in the prescribed workouts due to medical issues and/or clients who need one-on-one supervision to prepare themselves for joining the Training for Warriors group classes. Lynn holds two world records in powerlifting in the master’s division and enjoys being able to incorporate this experience in the training of her clients.

 

 

Credentials:

Training for Warriors Level 1 Certified
CrossFit Level 1 Certification – August 2013

Rafael began his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training in 1997 and attained his black belt from Edmilson Alves in 2002. Head instructor at Alliance Greenville in South Carolina, Rafael is a very technical teacher as well as a fierce successful competitor; he can both teach and do.

As a competitor, Rafael has medaled in countless competitions. His most recent successes include 2008 and 2009 Lutador Open Class winner, 2008 NAGA Gi and No Gi Winner in Georgia, 2009 Copa America Open Class Gi and No Gi Winner, and 2009 International Open in New York 3rd Place Middleweight and Open Class first place.

Rafael continues his personal improvement as part of the Alliance Team with instruction from Romero “Jacare” Cavalcanti and as a part of Alliance Crossfit. He represents and lives all of the best qualities of a true Brazilian Jiu Jitsu warrior.

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Cynthia has been active all of her life.  Growing up working on the family farm instilled in her the desire to work hard and be the best you can each day.  She was always active in sports but really became more involved in running and biking at the age of 30.  Completed many Century Bike Rides (including the Mountain Mitchell Assault), raced with the Greenville Spinners team and raced in many 10k foot races and Marathons.  In 2012 she was introduced to Billy Fletcher with Alliance Champions and immediately became hooked on Billy’s style of training.  Cynthia holds the world record in the bench press and dead lift in her weight/age division.  She has completed two Sealfit events, 20x in Greenville, SC, in 2014 and Kokoro Camp in Encinitas, CA, in October 2015.

After retiring, she started coaching under Billy’s guidance.  Completed the Training for Warriors Level 1 training in March 2014, and knew immediately this was the training program that works.  Cynthia’s love for being healthy and her abundance of energy is contagious.  She strongly believes in Alliance Champions’ core values — “to strive each day to help everyone become a whole person physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually and have the warrior spirit.  

Credentials:
Training for Warriors Level 1 Certification – 2014
Parisi Training – 2015

Logan began his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training in January 2013. He has trained under Rafael Rosendo for his entire BJJ career and most recently received his brown belt in May 2018. His passion for BJJ was instilled in him through countless hours of training under Rafael’s tutelage. He is a dedicated and detailed teacher who strives to help his students improve on the mat and show them how BJJ can help in other aspects of their lives. He enjoys to test his skills in competition as well, most recently taking first place at the 2019 IBJJF Atlanta Summer Open in the Master 1 / Brown Belt / Lightweight division.