About Coach Jim Mitchell

Coach Jim Mitchell has evolved from successful collegiate and professional athlete to business owner, and is now a trainer of elite athletes and anyone looking to become stronger, lose weight or just be their BEST self. He has lived in and trained professional athletes from 13 different countries. In 1985, Coach Mitchell founded Studio West Gymnastics in Torrance, California and South Bay Gymnastics. He was a 13-year undefeated world champion in kickboxing (recognized by the World Boxing Council, World Kickboxing Association and International Kickboxing Association). Coach Mitchell has trained many notable athletes, such as gymnast Mary Lou Retton for the 1984 Summer Olympics (where she won a gold medal in the individual all-around competition), and NBA star and former head coach of the New York Knicks, Derek Fisher. He has trained high school, collegiate and professional athletes for various sports including football, baseball, soccer, and volleyball while specializing in speed and strength conditioning. In addition to sports specific training, Coach Mitchell also specializes in body sculpting and overall weight management training.