Unleashing Potential. Building Warriors

At Warrior Athletics, we believe discipline, dedication, and heart create champions—on and off the field.

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About Warrior

Warrior Athletics was founded by Coach Mike Render in June 2015 with a mission to inspire and empower young athletes through high-quality coaching and a passion for the sport.
Based in Powell, Ohio, Warrior Athletics offers expert training in tumbling, gymnastics, and All Star Cheerleading for athletes ages 3 to 19. We’re committed to creating a positive, disciplined, and inclusive environment where athletes can grow in skill, confidence, and character.
At Warrior, it’s not just about athletic performance—it’s about building friendships, encouraging teamwork, and helping every athlete reach their full potential both on and off the mat.

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Meet Our Team

At Warrior Athletics, our coaches are the heart of our program. Each member of our staff brings energy, expertise, and a passion for mentoring the next generation of athletes.

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MIKE RENDER
Owner/Gym Director/Coach

Coach Mike is the Owner and Operator of Warrior Athletics and brings over 20+ years of gymnastics and tumbling experience to the gym. Born and raised in Hilliard, Ohio, he graduated from Hilliard High School and went on to serve the community as a firefighter with emergency medical training before turning his full attention to coaching.
Coach Mike holds multiple professional certifications, including:
• USASF Certified (Levels 1–5)
• USA Gymnastics Professional Member
• USAG Safety Certified
• AACCA Certified

MICHELLE RENDER
Co-Owner/Financial Manager

Michelle brings over 10 years of experience in gymnastics and tumbling to Warrior Athletics. As co-owner and financial manager, she plays a key role in keeping the gym running smoothly behind the scenes. Outside the gym, Michelle works full-time as a Nurse Practitioner. Her dedication to helping others shines through in everything she does, and she takes pride in being part of a program that supports athletes as they grow in both skill and confidence.

LUCAS HORSTMAN
​​All Star Cheer Director/Coach

Coach Lucas has over 25+ years of experience in All Star cheerleading. He cheered for The Ohio State University and was honored to represent Team France at the ICU World Championships. His background as both an athlete and a coach gives him a strong understanding of the sport at the highest level. Lucas is passionate about cheer and dedicated to helping athletes grow. He takes pride in teaching strong technique, building confidence, and supporting each athlete as they work toward their goals. For him, the best part of coaching is watching athletes improve and achieve things they never thought possible.

LILY TURNER
All Star Cheer Coach

ABBY MORRIS
All Star Cheer Coach

Alumni

We are proud to have trained over 30 athletes that made their college choice cheer leading including (but not limited to!): 
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University of Kentucky
​Bowling Green
Navarro College
University of Cincinnati
The Ohio State University
Wake Forest University
NBA TEAM - LA Clippers
​King University - Acro