Meet Our Trainers
Robert Vanacore
Amongst Robert’s achievements: 1996 Eastern Olympic trial finalist; USA-ABF Metro Champion; 10-year Gold Glove contender; as well as, triathlete, ISSA and ACSM certifications. Certified by the American Council on Exercise. His thirst for fitness is unquenchable, and, without question, Robert Vanacore is The People’s Champ!
Robert was written up in a Daily News article, from March 6, 1994. Check out a scan of the article.
Philipo Corraci
This Young Italian Stallion is a star of Fitness Through Boxing. Phil has been involved as a boxer and trainer since 2000. He is the real life ROCKY.
Butch & Rick Schulthers
William “Butch” Schulthers was a AAU Olympic Weightlifter competitor and a Army boxing coach for 3 years.
Rick is a fitness expert and weight management consultant.
Ebaristo Feliciano
Barry is a gym rat when not training for his own fights, he is in the gym training anyone from a Golden Glove to a Golden Oldie.
Dave Borg
Dave is a certified trainer as well as a USA Boxer. He is also Ironman Triathlete and fitness inthustist.
Rafael Cortes
The Pride of Puerto Rico is involved in all areas of fitness and boxing.
Phil Capobianco
Phil was a Leading Light heavy weight contender in the 80s. Cappy’s father, John Sr., is credited for being the life of boxing in Huntington.
Anthony Salerno
Tough Tony is a protege of Fitness Through Boxing, and a 1997–98 Junior Olympic champion. He’s well-rounded in mixed martial arts.
Ali Bashang
Preparing for the 2008 Daily News Golden Gloves, Ali runs 3–4 times a week. His gym workout includes 5–10 minute full body stretch, then he warms up with:
- 2 rounds of shadow boxing
- 3–4 rounds of sparring
- 4 rounds of heavy bag work
- 2 rounds of jump rope
- 2 rounds of speed bag
- abdominal workout
- 5–10 minutes of stretching
Ali is trained by Robert Vanacore and Ralphie Cortes
