About Us
About Us
From youth athletes learning foundational skills to seasoned competitors refining speed, power, and agility, and active adults striving for peak fitness, we offer something for everyone here in Toledo.
Athletic Republic – Toledo
5829 Monroe St, Toledo, OH 89521
(419) 882-0661


STUDENT ATHLETE TRAINING
Our Mission: To Transform Potential into Performance
Athletic Republic delivers on-field success through our unique combination of science-based performance training protocols, proprietary equipment and technology, and the education and experience of our highly qualified trainers.
The training tools and programs are designed to take the athlete beyond ground-based training limitations, teaching the brain to send stronger, more precise signals to the muscles.
ADULT FITNESS TRAINING
Our Mission: To Empower Your Fitness Journey
Whether you’re seeking personalized one-on-one training or thriving in our intimate group settings, we deliver more than just workouts – we create transformative fitness experiences.
From building functional strength and improving cardiovascular health to enhancing daily mobility and reducing stress, our diverse, ever-changing programs keep you engaged and progressing. We are committed to helping you achieve and maintain optimal fitness through purposeful, personalized training in a supportive environment.


Science-Based Protocols
We deploy our proprietary speed and skill-specific training protocols in a progressive fashion to create faster, stronger, more explosive athletes who are able to play at game speed for longer and with fewer injuries.
Technology & Equipment
Over three decades of research, testing, and training, we’ve developed unique, proprietary equipment deliver real results quickly, as well as advanced technology that enables athletes to see, feel, and track their progress.
Qualified Trainers
Our certified, experienced trainers all share a passion for helping our athletes perform at their best. By keeping our ratio of athletes to trainers low, we enable them to easily monitor and modify training programs.

Meet The Owner and Trainer
Jeff Seemann
Jeff has been with Athletic Republic since its inception in 2007 and with Acceleration for 7 years prior to that. Jeff was a physical education teacher in the Sylvania School system for 35 years as well as a basketball coach. Jeff was also an athletic director at his former church for 30 years. Jeff has his Ph.D. in exercise science from the University of Toledo and loves to promote exercise science with athletes and adults. Jeff was a starter on the University of Toledo men’s basketball team in college and continues to stay in shape by playing basketball, lifting weights, hiking, and rappelling. Jeff is married and has five children and one grandchild.
Our Highly-Qualified Trainers
Our trainers are passionate professionals who bring together extensive knowledge, specialized backgrounds, and hands-on experience to deliver extraordinary training experiences for both competitive athletes and fitness-minded adults.
Their expertise spans from advanced sports performance protocols to personalized fitness coaching, ensuring every client receives the guidance they need to achieve their specific goals.
Our training team’s credentials are impressive across the board. Many have competed or coached at high levels in various sports, while others bring extensive experience in adult fitness and conditioning.
Most hold professional certifications (CSCS, ACSM, NASM) and/or degrees in exercise science, biomechanics, or athletic training. Additionally, our sports performance trainers complete Athletic Republic’s three comprehensive certification levels in biomechanics, exercise physiology, exercise science, and program adaptation.