Coaches
Owner and Head Boxing Coach
Owner and Head Boxing Coach
Owner and Head Boxing Coach
Jamie McGrath
Meet Jamie, the inspiring owner of Southpaw Training Center and Live Free Organic in Charlotte, North Carolina. With an impressive boxing career, Jamie has won The New York Daily News Golden Gloves three times, six National Titles, the Blue and Gold Tournament, Empire State Games, and many more. She was also part of the first-ever US Women's National Team, where she took gold in Finland, stopping all three opponents in the first round!
After a 17-year hiatus, Jamie made a comeback to the ring on July 30th, 2022, stopping her opponent in the second round. She continued her journey of fighting on November 5th with a first-round knockout and won the South Carolina State Belt on March 11th.
Jamie is not only a fierce fighter but also a devoted mother to her three children, Samantha, Sean, and Chase. Her passion for boxing and commitment to a healthy lifestyle is evident in her businesses, where she helps others achieve their fitness goals.
Boxing Coach
Owner and Head Boxing Coach
Owner and Head Boxing Coach
Zadih Kadima
Boxing Coach
Owner and Head Boxing Coach
Boxing Coach
Julius Hamilton
Originally from Buffalo, NY, Julius began boxing at the age of 17. He was instantly captivated by the science and art behind the sport. He competed in several tournaments and matches over the years, his most recent fight being in 2023. From the moment he first stepped into a gym, he was hooked, and boxing quickly became a lifelong passion. Now with over three years of coaching experience, Julius is passionate about helping others grow in the sport he loves. For him, being able to guide and inspire boxers on their journey has been a true blessing.
Boxing Coach
MEDICAL DIRECTOR
Boxing Coach
Taiki Matsui
With over a decade of experience in the sport, Coach Taiki brings a global perspective to boxing. He began boxing at 15 and turned professional just 3 years later. His career has taken him around the world, training and fighting in Japan, Australia, Thailand, and the Philippines. As a coach, Taiki has worked with everyone from national champions and professional fighters to amateur athletes and fitness enthusiasts. His passion for the sport and dedication to his students make him a valued part of the Southpaw team.
Boxing Coach
MEDICAL DIRECTOR
MEDICAL DIRECTOR
Mike Brooks
Ex-semi-professional soccer player who represented England at University level
Moved from England to the USA as a middle school Maths teacher
Enjoys coaching others and helping with their boxing and soccer development.
Goal is to stay fit and healthy through soccer and boxing for as long as possible!
MEDICAL DIRECTOR
MEDICAL DIRECTOR
MEDICAL DIRECTOR
Crystal Winfield
Crystal started at Southpaw Training Center over 4 years ago, as one of Coach Jamie's original clients. From coming one day each week to doing her first boxing boot camp, Crystal quickly fell in love with the sport and has been working out ever since. She lost 150 pounds, gained a new confidence, and became a Southpaw boxing coach almost 2 years ago. Her favorite thing about boxing is finding her own strength and helping other clients find theirs!
Crystal is also a pediatric registered nurse at a large local children's hospital.
Coaches
Head YOGA INSTRUCTOR
Courtney Gendron
Courtney's goal is to provide yoga to those that would otherwise not practice yoga.
Courtney (she/her/hers) has a background in dance and started her yoga practice in a modern dance class warm-up without even realizing she was practicing yoga. She enjoyed the benefits of yoga and continued her practice at local DC studios until moving to Charlotte, NC.
She continued her practice and in 2017, began to pursue her 200 Yoga Teacher Training Certification. She completed her 200 RYT in the Tantra Lineage, continued her training by completing a 300 hr Teacher training focused on social justice in 2021, certified in Mindfulness Meditation and is an Accessible Yoga Ambassador.