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Coach Donnie Ruiz

Please Welcome Donnie Ruiz To The OTTCAPLAX FAMILY

Coach Ru is a deeply respected Strength Coach, Mentor, and one who inspires. His legacy is that of a competitor, warrior, champion, and consummate professional. He is dedicated and committed to the development of self and those he guides. He demonstrates tenacity with a focus drawn off discipline to himself, personal clients, student-athletes, and pros.

Inspiring purpose and grit, Donnie has prepared a variety of athletes from NLL Pro’s, CFL Grey Cup champions, NFL athletes, Martial arts world champions, Olympic, National NCAA, and U sports level athletes.

He understands that a Champion's mindset is accomplished only by desire, ambition, skill development, and confidence. As a mentor and motivator Coach Donnie has demonstrated his ability to nurture these attributes leading to achievement.

Donnie is a proud CFL alumnus, playing successfully as a DB for 8 seasons with Winnipeg, Ottawa, and Saskatchewan. His diverse athletic background including boxing for The Fight For The Cure to raise awareness for cancer victims, he has Championships in Martial Arts and Drug-Free BodyBuilding.

He honed his football skills at Wilfrid Laurier University, successfully balancing scholastic demands and being recognized for the outstanding Studio art Scholarship while holding the responsibilities as Captain of the WLU Golden Hawks as a 3X 1st Team All Canadian.

Ruiz is a dynamic and multi-talented Coach, utilizing his experience, skills, and talents to mentor his Athletes, Personal Training Team and Junior’s to become their own version of STRONG and INSPIRING individuals.