As a former professional athlete Ottis knows the importance and meaning of health and fitness. He has actively maintained his physical health his entire life and dedicated his life to coaching and training others for over 9 years. Spending time in the National Football League, and other professional football league extensions Ottis spent countless hours preparing his body and mind to compete at an elite level.

Using his athletic background, when he retired in 2012, he began working with at –risk youth in detention centers, alternative schools and community mentorship programs. His role served more than a job to him as his passion has always been to give back, thus leading him to create a sports/fitness training program that incentivized those youth who displayed characteristics to want to be better! With many success stories Ottis worked within the juvenile justice system for 4 years before converting full time into his career as a Fitness Trainer, Sports Performance Coach, and Life Motivator.

During his professional career Ottis has worked with a wide range of clients from all walks of life including; professional athletes, collegiate student athletes, inspired youth fitness enthusiast, to the modern working adult who is looking to maintain a healthy work life balance. Ottis created his brand PHYT LIFE to inspire all to pursue not only a healthy physical lifestyle, but to also take a positive mental approach to YOUR life. He works with his clients individually or within a small group setting, as well as instructing fitness classes. Ottis specializes in High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), Strength and Metabolic Conditioning, Speed Agility and Quickness (SAQ), and Sports Specific Performance Training.