Frank Arcamone is a physical education professional with over 20 years of strengthening and coaching experience. He is a multi-sport athlete and nationally ranked powerlifter and personally understands the dedication, expertise and support needed to develop young men and women into aspiring athletes.
Holding several certifications including:
- BS in Physical Ed-K12, MS in Health Education
- Strength and Conditioning Specialist CSCS-National Strength and Conditioning
- Club Coach-USAW-United States Weightlifting
- Parisi speed /agility/conditioning certified
Along with numerous personal awards:
- Nationally ranked powerlifter 1988-2000: 181-198 and 220 lbs class
- 2000 AAU East Region Champion: 220 class; 720-Squat; 455 Bench and 615 Deadlift
- 1989 NCAA Championships: Virginia Tech 2nd place runner up 198 class
- 1988 USA Teenage Nationals: Indiana 2nd place runner up198 class
Frank creates a personalized conditioning program for each athlete and begins with a proper performance evaluation. This critical step helps to define:
- Current athletic ability
- Proper grouping of the athlete
- Appropriate exercise regiment
- Benchmark to record and monitor progress
The Total Conditioning Program will result in increased:
- Speed
- Strength
- Endurance
- Weight Loss
- Flexibility
- Mental Stamina
- Agility
- Confidence
Franks biggest goal remains to motivate and empower the youth of our community to maximize their physical and mental abilities and build strong character.
Former two-time WBA Super Welterweight Champion of the World, Travis Simms Jr. has boxing in his blood. He and his identical twin brother, Tarvis who is also a professional boxer are the 5th generation of boxers in their family. Travis and Tarvis are the youngest of 8 siblings and learned the art of boxing from their father, who was a Philadelphia state champion.
Some of his greatest amateur accomplishments include the following:
- 1997 New York Golden Glove Jr. Middleweight Champion, Voted MVP of the Jr. Middleweight division and awarded the “Sugar Ray Robinson Award”
- 1996 American Boxing Classic Jr. Middleweight Champion
- 1996 Olympic Trials Jr. Middleweight Semi-Finalist
- 1995 National P.A.L. Jr. Middleweight Champion
- Four-time New England Golden Gloves Champion & 6x Western Massachusetts Champions
Travis turned professional with (former Manager) Panos Eliades of Panix Promotion in 1997 and made his professional debut in 1998 stopping Michael Brown in the 3rd round. Travis kept busy and fought 6 times in 1999. The year 2000 proved to be a good year for Travis as one of the highlights included fighting on the Lennox Lewis/David Tua under card in November 2000. Travis (who was un-rated at the time) fought and beat then #3 WBC and #7 WBA rated Kevin Kelly of Australia. Travis dominated the world-rated Kelly every round and knocked him down twice before winning a unanimous decision! Travis’s dream of becoming a World Champion became clearer and within reach.
In November 2002 Travis accomplished yet another goal on his road to becoming World Champion. He captured the N.A.B.A (North American Boxing Association) Super-Welterweight Championship Title, the junior title to the WBA title (World title), with an 8th round TKO victory over Anton Robinson. That same year, Travis became the #1 contender in the WBA Jr. Middleweight division and was mandatory to fight for the World title.
After a 13 month layoff – Travis Simms finally received his opportunity to fight for the WBA World Title. The WBA had mandated the title fight between (then Champion) Alejandro “Terra” Garcia of Tijuana, Mexico. On December 13, 2003, Travis became the “new” WBA Super-Welterweight Champion of the World with a 5th round KO over the “Terra” Garcia. Saturday, October 2, 2004 at Madison Square Garden, Travis successfully made his first defense of his crown against veteran Bronco McKart.
After a 2-yr layoff that included litigation with the WBA (for not enforcing his mandatory to fight for the title in 2002) the WBA stripping him of his title and finally reaching a settlement agreement with the WBA that included them reinstating him as “Champion In Recess”, the undefeated Simms returned to the ring and Simms used the opportunity to redeem his World Champion status by stopping Rivera in the 9th round. Travis went on to defend his title on July 7, 2007 against undefeated Joachim Alcine. A controversial decision landed Simms with his first loss and reign as the WBA Super Welterweight Champion.
Travis has never lost his zest for boxing and is well on his way back to World Title status. He’s won his last two fights and working on the final stages of opening a boxing gym in his hometown and forming a boxing promotional company that will feature some of the best talent in the world.
Outside the Ring
Travis Simms Day - January 13: In 2003 after capturing the WBA Super Welterweight title – Mayor Alex Knopp and the city of Norwalk declared every January 13th “Travis Simms Day” in Norwalk, CT.
Travis Simms Way: In January 2004, the Common Council of the city of Norwalk declared its gratitude and appreciation for Travis’ pursuit of excellence through his distinguished career in boxing, and his commitment to the residents and youth of the city of Norwalk and presented him with his own street. “Travis Simms Way” was added to the existing street Ely Avenue – where Travis was born and raised in the Samuel Roodner Court housing project.
Councilman, The City of Norwalk, CT: In November 2009, Travis took a seat on the Norwalk Common Council. He currently represents the Ward B district, where he was born and raised.
Henry C. Sobo, M.D. is a doctor of Internal Medicine who utilizes non-toxic / natural treatments. Dr. Sobo completed his residency training at the Maimonides Medical center in NY. He is a Diplomate Candidate of the American College for Advancement in Medicine, the largest national organization of doctors practicing nutritionally-oriented medicine.
Dr. Sobo has an office located at 111 High Ridge Rd. in Stamford, CT. For more information contact him at 203-348-8805.
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