Nonprofit-driven. Community-focused.

Strengthwithin reach.

IronCore Remote is a nonprofit initiative dedicated to making adaptive fitness, personalized coaching, and meaningful connection accessible to all.

Our volunteer coaches work alongside athletes to build strength, confidence, and independence—through virtual training shaped around each person.

Your goals. Your space. Your team.

ADAPTIVE BY DESIGN

Training
on your terms.

A wheelchair user training with a dumbbell in a bright indoor space.
Illustrative stock photography · Gustavo Fring / Pexels · Not IronCore participants

01 / OUR MISSION

Strength. Connection. Possibility.

Different starting points.
Shared possibility.

Fitness within reach.
A community behind you.

A man who uses a wheelchair typing on a laptop beside a large window.
Illustrative stock photography · Gustavo Fring / Pexels · Not an IronCore session

Your space. A shared goal.
Personal connection through virtual training.

Everyone deserves the opportunity to build strength and feel supported.

We connect adaptive athletes with volunteer student coaches for individualized strength, mobility, and conditioning. Every plan starts with the athlete: their goals, abilities, space, and available equipment.

Rooted in Iron Core’s mission of accessible strength and conditioning, IronCore Remote brings that commitment into virtual training—creating space for athletes, families, and coaches to learn and grow together.

We believe fitness should be free and accessible. There is no participation fee for the program.

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01 Athlete-centered02 Volunteer-powered03 Community-focused

02 / HOW IT WORKS

A connection.
A plan.
Progress.

Different goals. A shared commitment to showing up.

Start with
a conversation.

Tell us what you’re working toward. We’ll follow up about the next season and how virtual training could fit your goals.

For athletes
Share your interests and what you hope to gain. Families can complete the form together.
For volunteers
Tell us about your interest in coaching, your experience, and your availability.

Build a team
around you.

Our organizing team will discuss program fit, scheduling, and the steps to participating. Once enrolled, athletes are paired with volunteer coaches.

For athletes
Get to know your coaches and talk through your goals, space, and available equipment.
For volunteers
Learn about your athlete and collaborate on a thoughtful, personalized plan.

Make room
for progress.

An athlete with a prosthetic leg training with weights in a gym.
Illustrative stock photography · ShotPot / Pexels · Not an IronCore participant

Meet virtually, work toward meaningful goals, and build a routine with encouragement from your coaching team.

For athletes
Train in your own space with a plan that reflects what matters to you.
For volunteers
Offer consistent support, listen to feedback, and learn alongside your athlete.
Take the first step

Planning the next season. Join the interest list for scheduling and enrollment updates. Interest does not confirm a place.

03 / THE HUMAN CONNECTION

Built through shared effort.
A trainer supporting a man who uses a wheelchair during a gym workout.
Illustrative stock photography · Mikhail Nilov / Pexels · Not IronCore participants

A real person.
In your corner.

Good coaching starts with listening.

Our volunteer coaches bring their time, curiosity, and encouragement to each athlete’s experience. Together, they build a plan—and a connection that makes showing up meaningful.

Medical, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and other health-science students are encouraged to express interest. Bring a willingness to learn and a commitment to supporting someone else’s goals.

Become a volunteer coach

THE PEOPLE BEHIND IRONCORE REMOTE

Shared purpose.
Personal commitment.

A student-led team of volunteers helping athletes build strength, confidence, and community.

Ethan Kocak

Ethan Kocak

Co-Director

Kierstan Kocak

Kierstan Kocak

Co-Director

Griffin Adaya

Griffin Adaya

Assistant Director

Taleen Avitsian

Taleen Avitsian

Assistant Director of Program Operations

A FEW GOOD QUESTIONS

Before you
get started.

Ask our team
Who is the program for?+

IronCore Remote welcomes interest from adaptive athletes of different ability levels. Tell us about your goals and our team will follow up to discuss whether the program is a good fit. A parent or guardian should complete the interest form for anyone under 18.

How much does it cost?+

Participation in the virtual training program is free.

Do I need a gym or special equipment?+

You do not need a gym membership to express interest. Coaching is planned around your available space and equipment. The team will discuss what you may need before sessions begin.

When does the next season begin?+

The next season’s dates and session schedule are being finalized. Join the interest list and we’ll contact you with updates and next steps.

How can I become a volunteer coach?+

Select “Coaching or volunteering” on the interest form. Medical, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and other health-science students are encouraged to express interest. We’ll follow up about roles, preparation, and availability.

What happens after I submit the form?+

Your response goes to the organizing team. We’ll use the email you provide to discuss your interest and share program updates. The interest form is the first step, not a waiver or confirmed enrollment.

THERE’S A PLACE FOR YOU HERE

Let’s move
forward.

As an athlete. As a coach.
As part of something that matters.

Full athlete & volunteer interest form

ATHLETES + VOLUNTEERS

A little about you.

Join the athlete or coach interest list. A few details now, a conversation with our team next.

Choose the matching interest on the form. For athletes under 18, a parent or guardian should complete it.

Your responses go to the IronCore organizing team and are not displayed publicly. Share general goals only; please leave medical details for later intake.

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IRONCORE INTEREST FORM ATHLETES + COACHES

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COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

Shared purpose. Stronger together.

Stronger through
connection.

Rooted in the main Iron Core program and supported by community partnerships, IronCore Remote brings adaptive athletes and volunteer coaches together through virtual training.

Partner with IronCore

OUR ROOTS / MAIN IRON CORE PROGRAM

Iron Core

Adapted Strength & Conditioning

Our connection to the main Iron Core branch reflects a shared commitment to accessible strength, individualized coaching, and support for adaptive athletes.

Visit the main Iron Core program

Ohio University · Cleveland
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Club

Partnering in support of adaptive athletes, volunteer coaching, and community connection.

Meet our community partner
Explore a partnership

LET’S START A CONVERSATION

More possibilities.
Together.

Have an idea for athlete outreach, volunteer opportunities, equipment support, or another way to work together? Tell us a little about yourself and what you have in mind.

This inquiry starts a conversation. It does not establish a partnership or commitment.