Owner
Current Certifications:
CrossFit L1 Certificate Holder
MARK SPINA
Hello,
I became interested in sports at a very young age while, in tow with my parents watching my older siblings participate in track & field. While studying architecture I was lucky enough to get a hole-in-one golfing alongside my boss. Soon after, I joined bowling & golf leagues for fun. All of these things helped me to discovered my competitive side.
It wasn’t until 2011 that I found CrossFit. I walked into the gym with a co-worker and was hooked instantly. I loved the competitiveness and enjoy being surrounded by people smarter, faster, and stronger than myself. Early on during the workouts, I remember thinking I knew my limits, only to be pushed through them by the CrossFitter next to me.
I have three children, two sons and a daughter, who are growing all to fast. I stay active in my community by hosting blood drives & Toy’s for Tot’s drop off locations. Every day feels like a Friday and I’m excited to see the challenges and changes ahead.
Current Certifications:
CrossFit L1 Certificate Holder
Ph.D.
ANTONIS COUMOUNDOUROS
Tony was born and raised in Cyprus and moved to the United States in 1995 after serving in the Cypriot National Guard from 1992-1994. He was a sergeant in the Black Berets, a Tank Commander, and also served as an instructor and trainer for newly enlisted soldiers. While in the military, Tony was often responsible for making sure the members under his command were fit. Tony fell in love with sports and fitness through soccer which is the most popular sport where he grew up. He played soccer for most of his life and he played for several teams before moving to the United States.
Tony holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy from Duquesne University and he is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at Adrian College in Michigan. When asked about what he likes most about his profession he says that it is learning new things all the time and helping others become better thinkers and citizens. He often says that he loves Crossfit because he has witnessed a lot of people become happier by doing it and because it is a very effective way to get results in fitness. Tony also loves Crossfit because it forms a community that is inclusive rather than exclusive: anyone can do it regardless of their fitness level or limitations, and other Crossfitters are always supportive and encouraging.
Tony is a Crossfit Level-1 Trainer. He brings his intensity, his love of learning and teaching, and his passion to help others improve to the box. His hobbies include reading books (philosophy, fiction, non-fiction), watching soccer and other sports, watching movies, and playing with his two boys Alex and Ricky. He also likes practicing yoga with his wife Tara who is a badass yoga teacher.
Current Certifications:
CrossFit L1 Certificate Holder
Firefighter 1 & 2
EMT-B
CASEY POLLINS
Casey is 25 years old and lives in Adrian Michigan but was born and raised in Bedford Michigan, Casey went through high school playing sports but not knowing much about working out and graduating as a very small kid with little to no muscle. It wasn’t until after graduation when Casey found the weight room and began his bodybuilding career in men’s physique. Casey did five bodybuilding shows total and became a professional natural physique competitor after completing his first Pro show he then started to realize how lonely the sport was, and wanted something a little bit more fast paced.
In 2021 Casey moved to Adrian due to a change of jobs and found Black Horse Crossfit, coming from bodybuilding Casey was a little skeptical of Crossfit, but it only took a few classes before he fell in love with the community of Crossfit and now is a Level 1 trainer and looking forward to doing many competitions!
Casey lives with his bulldog Arnold and girlfriend Jenna who is also a coach at Black Horse! Casey and Jenna are both firefighters which goes side-by-side with the high intensity of Crossfit! He looks forward to working along side of everyone and improving our lifestyle through fitness!
Current Certifications:
D.C.
CrossFit L1 Certificate Holder
DR. COREY BORCK
I have been married to my wife Shanda for 24 years. We have 3 children, Blake-20, Flesia-18 and Ethan-18. I am a Doctor of Chiropractic and have been in private practice since 2004. I have had the opportunity to provide care for 4 different State Championship teams and I am the official Chiropractor for Adrian College Athletics.
I began my journey into CrossFit in 2010 and began coaching in 2015. I feel my background as a Doctor of Chiropractic helps me immensely in understanding the demands put on individual athletes. Each person has different physical abilities and CrossFit meets them where they are at and challenges them to improve at their own pace.
What I love about Blackhorse is the sense of community. The people you meet become like family. It truly is an environment unlike any other. Come join us and see for yourself why we are different. Be careful though, once you drink the cool-aid you’ll never be the same!
Current Certifications:
CrossFit L1 Certificate Holder
DARREN JOHNSON
Coming Soon!
Current Certifications:
CrossFit L1 Certificate Holder
Firefighter 1 & 2
EMT-B
JENNA KAPELA
Jenna is 25 years old and moved to Adrian in 2021 with her boyfriend Casey in the process of a career change. She is a firefighter/EMT for Toledo Fire and Rescue Department and loves to expand her credentials as much as she can. Recently completing her Ropes Rescue certification and planning on expanding more Technical Rescue training,
Jenna also has a love for fitness. The beginning of her fitness career began after high school as she found an interest in bodybuilding. She taught herself how to workout with the goal of gaining muscle size and strength in only a basement gym with limited equipment or knowledge.
Once she started the fire academy in 2021, her goals were no longer about building muscle, but to be an all around strong athlete for her career in firefighting. This goal meant more functional movements at higher intensity and much more endurance training. The switch was as easy as joining Blackhorse CrossFit where not only is she reaching her goals as a better athlete, but made the decision to take her love for fitness a step further and became a CrossFit Level 1 trainer. Jenna loves the community at Blackhorse and wants to share her knowledge to others so they can also become stronger, healthier, and overall a better version of themself.
Current Certifications:
CrossFit L1 Certificate Holder
MORGAN BLAKEMORE
Morgan has been a part of the CrossFit world since 2014. Joining CrossFit as someone who had zero knowledge about health or fitness she quickly fell in love with the atmosphere and lifestyle and never turned back. She attended her CrossFit L1 in October 2018 and continues to build her knowledge through various resources.
What does Morgan love the most about CrossFit? It has a way of allowing people to become both physically and mentally strong and it is an extremely empowering sport.
You can find Morgan mainly in the afternoons pushing all members, especially the ladies, to go a little harder and a little heavier during workouts.
Helping individuals by pushing them to achieve goals that they thought they would “never be able to do”, coaching them through the doubt, and being a part of their success story is what drives her.
Current Certifications:
CrossFit L1 Certificate Holder
ROWENA WEBB
A Northern California native has a love and passion for helping others. Her gift of connecting with people is felt from all that have the opportunity to be around her.
Growing up Rowena was always active, participating in Jiu Jitsu, Basketball, Volleyball and Track. She relocated to Michigan in 2003, after marrying her husband Derrick. They have three amazing children; Noah, Marciana and Alexandra. Her family is her world. Most recently she is passing along her active lifestyle by coaching her two daughters in Volleyball and helping her son’s growth into the Teen Crossfit competitive space.
Her Crossfit journey started in the fall of 2018 during a 6-Week Challenge. It wasn’t long before Black Horse became like a second home. This became a place where she felt the encouragement and support of a like minded community. Within just a few short years of dedication and drive, Rowena went from stay-at-home mom to CrossFit level 1 Coach. She loves working with new athletes and encouraging people of all fitness levels.
Black Horse Crossfit allows her to combine two passions, people and fitness. Working with others and seeing their successes, continues to fuel this CrossFit mama.
Founder
SEAN LAZIO
BlackHorse CrossFit was opened on June 1st 2013. Sean ran BlackHorse through 2020.