Our Coaches

We pride ourselves on offering the best coaching in the Chicago area. Our coaches aren't just certified in their specific discipline, but are cross-trained to offer you the best experience possible. At BSCF, we pride ourselves on being "students of the iron." We all train how we teach, and we are constantly reading, listening, studying and learning from varied sources so we can bring you the most effective coaching possible. Click on their pictures to get to know our coaches better!

Tom Sroka

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Founder & Head Weightlifting Coach

Tom Sroka is a top American weightlifter & coach who has studied with some of the top coaches in the field, including Glenn Pendlay, Travis Mash, Rudy Nielsen and Don McCauley. Tom was a founding member of TeamMDUSA and was also on California Strength's weightlifting team. A former P.E. teacher and national-title winning track coach, Tom's background as an athlete and coach is a major asset. Tom currently assists as a coach for The Outlaw Way Science & Precision series camps, lifts for Outlaw Barbell, and competes as a Charleston Marauder in the Southern Amateur Grid League.

Tom Sroka

Tom_MDUSA-300x300
Founder & Head Weightlifting Coach

Tom Sroka is a top American weightlifter & coach who has studied with some of the top coaches in the field, including Glenn Pendlay, Travis Mash, Rudy Nielsen and Don McCauley. Tom was a founding member of TeamMDUSA and was also on California Strength's weightlifting team. A former P.E. teacher and national-title winning track coach, Tom's background as an athlete and coach is a major asset. Tom currently assists as a coach for The Outlaw Way Science & Precision series camps, lifts for Outlaw Barbell, and competes as a Charleston Marauder in the Southern Amateur Grid League.

Beth Sroka


Owner, Yoga/Mobility Instructor
RYT200

Beth is a Yoga Alliance certified Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT200) who has a passion for helping athletes perform better through yoga practice. She looks to use yoga's power for mobility, flexibility, strength and mental training to help people feel awesome, think clearly, and move with power and intention.

 

Tom Sroka

Tom_MDUSA-300x300
Founder & Head Weightlifting Coach

Tom Sroka is a top American weightlifter & coach who has studied with some of the top coaches in the field, including Glenn Pendlay, Travis Mash, Rudy Nielsen and Don McCauley. Tom was a founding member of TeamMDUSA and was also on California Strength's weightlifting team. A former P.E. teacher and national-title winning track coach, Tom's background as an athlete and coach is a major asset. Tom currently assists as a coach for The Outlaw Way Science & Precision series camps, lifts for Outlaw Barbell, and competes as a Charleston Marauder in the Southern Amateur Grid League.

Tom Sroka

Tom_MDUSA-300x300
Founder & Head Weightlifting Coach

Tom Sroka is a top American weightlifter & coach who has studied with some of the top coaches in the field, including Glenn Pendlay, Travis Mash, Rudy Nielsen and Don McCauley. Tom was a founding member of TeamMDUSA and was also on California Strength's weightlifting team. A former P.E. teacher and national-title winning track coach, Tom's background as an athlete and coach is a major asset. Tom currently assists as a coach for The Outlaw Way Science & Precision series camps, lifts for Outlaw Barbell, and competes as a Charleston Marauder in the Southern Amateur Grid League.

Tom Sroka

Tom_MDUSA-300x300
Founder & Head Weightlifting Coach

Tom Sroka is a top American weightlifter & coach who has studied with some of the top coaches in the field, including Glenn Pendlay, Travis Mash, Rudy Nielsen and Don McCauley. Tom was a founding member of TeamMDUSA and was also on California Strength's weightlifting team. A former P.E. teacher and national-title winning track coach, Tom's background as an athlete and coach is a major asset. Tom currently assists as a coach for The Outlaw Way Science & Precision series camps, lifts for Outlaw Barbell, and competes as a Charleston Marauder in the Southern Amateur Grid League.