The Principles of Performance

Jason Glass is one of the world’s top Golf Strength & Conditioning Specialists. Jason owns and operates Tour Performance Lab and Kinetica Golf Performance in Vancouver BC; specializing in training rotary athletes, biomechanics, physical assessments and functional strength training. Jason is a consultant for many top professional athletes from the PGA Tour, European Tour, Nationwide Tour, LPGA...

Paul Kolody earned his Bachelors of Science in Athletic Training and his Masters of Science in Physical Education, with a concentration in Exercise Science as well. He is certified by the National Athletic Trainers Association, (NATA/ATC), as an Athletic Trainer, the National Strength and Conditioning Association, (NSCA/CSCS), as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach, and USA Weightlifting a...

Christine Yu is an award-winning journalist that writes about sports, science, and health, specifically the intersection of sports science and women athletes and she has written a new book about it that is soon to released: UP TO SPEED: The Groundbreaking Science of Women Athletes Her reported features, profiles, and essays have appeared in The Washington Post, Outside Magazine, Runner’s Wor...

Don Moxley is Director of Applied Science and Brand Development at Longevity Labs Inc. US. His career has ranged from being an athlete, a sports scientist, and an instructor and he is a regarded longevity science leader known for making the complex simple. Don is a former captain and Big 10 Championship winner with the Ohio State University wrestling team, Don served as the university’s first spor...

During his preparation for college baseball where he received multiple All-America honors and set numerous school records, Mike decided that he wanted to enter the world of physical preparation for sport. He began training people part-time while in college, then full-time the day he graduated. From there he had crossed paths with two incredible world renowned coaches that became mentors and life l...

As a Podiatrist, Human Movement Specialist, and Global Leader in Barefoot Science and Rehabilitation, Dr. Splichal has developed a keen eye for movement dysfunction and neuromuscular control during gait. Originally trained as a surgeon through Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City and Mt Vernon Hospital in Mt Vernon, NY, in 2017 Dr. Splichal put down her scalpel and shifted her practice to o...

Joe McAuliffe has a B.S. in kinesiology from California State University and a Masters Degree in Exercise Science from Montclair State University. He is a C.S.C.S. *Emeritus (certified strength and conditioning specialist) by the NSCA (National Strength and Conditioning Association) and has been an active member since 1987. Joe has been competing in Drug Free Powerlifting since 1980. He has won 12...

Luke Bongiorno is one of New York City’s most prominent physical therapists. He graduated from The University of Melbourne, and is currently in clinical practice in New York. Luke has also taught advanced skills courses in Manual Therapy internationally since 2004 and is currently the director for the NOI Group. Luke has extensive experience in the management of acute and chronic pain and sports i...

Luka was born and raised in Ljubljana, Slovenia and gives credit to basketball, fitness and coaches in taking him from going down the wrong path in crime, to becoming a professional basketball player in the elite European Leagues as well as the NBA Summer Pro League. After his professional career Luka went into his passion of training to affect other like the coaches that changed his life. He has...

Dr. Domenick Sportelli is a medical physician who received a Bachelors degree in Biology as well as a Masters of Science degree in Biology from Montclair State University. Upon graduation from NYIT School of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Sportelli started off in General Family Medicine, and then pivoted to focus on mental health and began his four-year Residency Training in General Psychiatry at Rober...

Rebekah Gold started with Art of Coaching in June of 2022. She’s been a crucial member in all branches of the business – from coaching and event facilitation to operations to marketing and 1-on-1 mentoring/ consulting. Prior to Art of Coaching, Rebekah served as an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at The University of North Texas. In addition to her responsibilities with Women’s Soc...

Steve Cairns and Crispin Barker work together on the Movement Project, in where they volunteer their time to provide weekly movement training sessions for people around the world to help them regain their movement skills after brain injuries   Crispin: Crispin Barker is a physiotherapist who graduated from Brunel University and worked at UCL hospitals in London until 2007. He and his wife the...

Max Coleman is a second year’s Masters student currently working under Dr. Brad Schoenfeld in the Human Performance and Fitness Lab at Lehman College in the Bronx, New York. Dr. Schoenfeld’s lab is considered one of the premier research centers in exercise science and has published more than 250 peer-reviewed scientific papers on various exercise and sports nutrition-related topics. Max’s research...

Dr. Dooley is a chiropractor, practicing in midtown Manhattan and Denver and Boulder, CO. Dr. Dooley is an anatomy instructor at two New York City medical schools, Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Weill Cornell Medical College. She is also an adjunct instructor at New York University’s College of Dentistry and a visiting professor for Saint George’s University Medical School in Grenada, Wes...

Mike Deibler has been a coach and personal trainer for 20 years and has his Masters in Exercise Science from the University of Florida. He is the Owner of San Diego Premier Training, a private personal training studio located in La Costa, CA. He is also the Education Director – Exercise Etc, and a lead instructor for Functional Movement Systems. He is also a competitive OCR athlete, as well...

Lance Walker is a Leader & Innovator in Performance Training, Physiotherapy, Sport Science, & Education. He now serves as the current Executive Director of Human Performance & Nutrition Research Institute at Oklahoma State University. Previously Lance worked as the Executive Vice President of Global Performance and Sports Medicine at Michael Johnson Performance in Dallas,Texas. Lance w...

Vince Gabriele has been a pioneer in the fitness industry for over 20 years. After graduating from Temple University as a business major, Vince started his personal training career at a gym called Fitness Quest 10 in San Diego, where he quickly became a sought-after trainer by NFL Athletes and founded their football and NFL combine prep programs. He then returned to New Jersey with his wife Vaness...

Dr. Jeremy Loenneke credentials include a Master’s degree in Nutrition and Exercise Science from Southeast Missouri State University, as well as a PhD in Exercise Physiology from the University of Oklahoma. Dr. Loenneke is the director of the Kevser Ermin Applied Physiology Laboratory and his research group’s primary focus is on skeletal muscle adaptations to exercise with and without the ap...

Michael Crandall is a Trainer and Coach who started off in Cleveland and then Boston and is now based in New York City. Michael’s primary focus is helping high-level business executives and organizational fitness, where he integrates strategies for fitness, nutrition, lifestyle and mental vitality to help create a more positive well-being and fitness culture in the workplace. He also has a weekly...

Vinny Galanti is an IFBB Pro bodybuilder whose accomplishments include winning titles in the Mr. New Jersey, Jr USA, Jr National, USA and Masters Nationals, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Tampa and Daytona Pros and Hurricane Pro Championships. Over the last 30 years, he has been a leader and ambassador for the sport of bodybuilding and has appeared in every top muscle magazine and has been sponsored athle...

Brett Jones is a Certified Athletic Trainer and Strength and Conditioning Specialist based in Pittsburgh, PA. Mr. Jones holds a Bachelor of Science in Sports Medicine, a Master of Science in Rehabilitative Sciences and is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) With over 20 years of experience, Brett has been sought out to consult with professional teams and athletes, as well as...

Tony Gentilcore is one of the co-founders of Cressey Sports Performance and even though he’s no longer coaching there, but his legacy remains. He now trains people at his studio, CORE, located in Boston, MA. He is a frequent contributor to media publications such as T-Nation, Bodybuilding.com, Men’s Health, Stack Magazine, LiveStrong and more. In addition to his in-person and online training...

Jon Torine spent 17 years as a Strength Coach in the NFL starting with the Buffalo Bills and then 3 years later became the youngest head Strength & Conditioning Coach in the NFL when he was hired by the Indianapolis Colts, where he spent 14 years culminating with a World Championship in Super Bowl XLI. After his time with the Colts, he continued his work with NFL players with EXOS where he was...

Geralyn Coopersmith has held leadership roles with some of the most iconic brands in the fitness industry, including: Equinox Fitness, Nike, Flywheel and exos. Before moving into her leadership roles, Geralyn was a full-time personal trainer and group fitness instructor for over a decade. Geralyn has an extensive media background, having served as the resident fitness expert on national two televi...

Perry Nickelston is a Chiropractic Physician with primary focus on Performance Enhancement, Corrective Exercise, and Metabolic Fitness Nutrition. A member of the Board of Directors and Medical Staff Advisor for AIMLA (American Institute of Medical Laser Application). Dr. Perry teaches healthcare professionals all over the world how to use Laser Therapy in alleviating pain. A regular columnist for...