About
Our Gym

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At The Becoming Collective in North Ridgeville, OH, we train people of all ages and experience levels to get stronger, move better, and build lasting habits. Whether your goal is fitness, performance, or personal growth, you’ll make progress in a focused, supportive space.

Kate Rawlings owner of The Becoming Collective
FOUNDER CIRCA 2010
CrossFit Level 2
Mindset Coach
Menopause Coach
Nutrition Coach
Wellness Coach

Kate Rawlings

Founder

“You’re not broken – you’re becoming.” Kate Rawlings didn’t set out to build a wellness company. She set out to save herself. A former Division I athlete and four-time professional CrossFit competitor, Kate knew what it meant to push her body. But after a ruptured Achilles, a broken back, a blown-out knee, and walking away from an abusive marriage – she was forced to redefine what strength really looked like. It wasn’t about reps, records, or medals. It was about rebuilding from the inside out.

As a full-time single mom raising a neurodivergent son, Kate began to see that fitness was only one piece of the puzzle. Healing required mindset work. Community. Nervous system regulation. Support that looked at the whole person. And none of that could be found in a traditional gym model. So, she created it herself. What began as COCA Athletics – a local gym rooted in functional fitness – is now The Becoming Co., a holistic transformation space where clients don’t just train hard; they heal deeply. Kate’s vision is clear: to create a space where women (and men) can shed the shame, stop white-knuckling their way through life, and finally come home to themselves.

The Becoming Co. integrates strength training, mindset coaching, nutrition guidance, and therapeutic services – not as separate offerings, but as essential layers of becoming who you were always meant to be. Kate believes that your pain has purpose. That resilience can be learned. And that the most powerful thing you can do is stop pretending you’re broken and start living like you’re becoming. She’s walked that path. And now, she walks beside you.

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Our Coaching Team

The coaches at The Becoming Collective are all about helping you move better, stay consistent, and reach your goals. With expert support and real accountability, you’ll have everything you need to succeed.

Amy coach at The Becoming Collective

Amy

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David

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Holly

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Ben coach at The Becoming Collective

Ben

Coach

Why Coaching
I got into coaching because I love to help people. CrossFit not only has the ability to change people’s lives in the short-term positively, but there can be life long benefits. I love that I have the opportunity to coach because it allows me to help people reach their goals and transform their lives.

Favorite/Least Favorite:
Cindy is my favorite workout and movement is Cleans. Least favorite workout is DT and movement is Thrusters!

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George coach at The Becoming Collective

George

Coach

Coach George describes himself as the ‘fun’ coach. He is a full-time beer delivery man for the Miller distributor.

When he’s not coaching you can usually find him working, smoking meats, playing yard games and sampling his companies beverages.

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Laura coach at The Becoming Collective

Laura

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Jess coach at The Becoming Collective

Jess

Coach

Why Coaching:
I love watching people do things they thought they could never do! That’s why I also like the strongman implements and coaching Max efforts. When folks get that PR, it’s like they cashed a check they earned day after day at the gym!

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Advanced Equipment

At The Becoming Co., we offer a diverse range of high-quality equipment designed to support functional strength, conditioning, and mobility for all fitness levels. Our facility features Rogue barbells, bumper plates, Concept2 rowers, Echo bikes, sleds, sandbags, and a variety of kettlebells and dumbbells ranging from 2.5 to 75 lbs. We also incorporate strongman tools like yokes, tires, and farmer carries-empowering you to build real-world strength in a safe, encouraging space.

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Premium Amenities

The Becoming Co. features a bright, open training space designed for movement, connection, and growth. We offer a full collection of strongman equipment, powerlifting specialty bars, and tools like the reverse hyper and belt squat to support back health and recovery. Our facility also includes two private mindset coaching and therapy rooms, as well as a small group cohort room-making us the only space in the area focused on transforming both body and mind under one roof.

Women stretching before the training

Getting started is the hardest part.

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