Our Staff

General Manager

Alexis Perney, M.S., CPT

Athletic Career

• 4-year Setter & Libero Nordonia High School (2013-2016)
• 2-year Team  Captain (2015, 2016)
• First Team All-Conference Suburban National Conference (2016)
• 2-year Ohio State Club Player

Training Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science;  minor in Holistic Medicine from Ohio State University (2017-2020)
• Master’s Degree in Applied Exercise Science through Ashland University (2021-2022)
• Over 400 hours of hands-on experience in the health & fitness industry including group fitness, private personal training, & athlete training.
• Certified Group Fitness Instructor through the American Council on Exercise and Certified Personal Trainer through the National Council of Strength & Fitness
• 5+ years as JO coach and High School Volleyball coach

Director of Mental Performance Coaching

Emily Marcinowski, M.A., LPCC, MGCP

Athletic Experience:

• Began playing youth volleyball, basketball, and softball in 4th grade.
  Began playing JO travel volleyball at age 11 and continued playing at the elite level until age 18.
• Played 4 years of Varsity volleyball at Padua Franciscan High School.
• Won a DII State Championship my senior year at Padua Franciscan High School.
• Played 4 years of DI volleyball at Saint Francis University in Pennsylvania.
• Coached at Padua Franciscan High School for 3 seasons and at Maverick Volleyball Club for 3 seasons.

Academic Experience:

• Completed 4 years of MedTrack program at Padua Franciscan High School.
• Received Bachelor’s degree from Saint Francis University in 2018 with a major in Psychology and minor in Exercise Physiology.
• Received Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from John Carroll University in 2020. 
• Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in the state of Ohio. Passed two national licensing examinations, the National Counseling Exam (NCE), as well as the National Clinical and Mental Health Counseling Exam (NCMHCE), and have completed 3,000 hours as a Master’s level clinician which includes supervised counseling experiences in several different environments.
• Certified Mental Game Coaching Professional (MGCP) through training with Sports Psychologist Dr. Patrick Cohn.

Trainer

Ian Senz, B.S.

College:

• Wrestled for 4 years at Kent State University (141 lbs., 149 lbs., 157 lbs.)
• Academic All-MAC (2021 & 2022)
• Awarded lettermen in 2019

High School:

• Wrestled and played football at Medina High School
• 4-year starter and 4-year letter winner in Varsity Wrestling
• 2x-all Conference
• Ranked in Top 20 for Division 1 wrestling in Ohio at 138 lbs. (2017 & 2018)
• Unsung Hero Award (2016-2017) in Wrestling
• Rollie Platz Sportsmanship Award for Wrestling (2017-2018)

Training Background:

• Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and Sports Performance; minor in Entrepreneurship
• Completed 150 hours of internship experience training youth up to college level athletes on strength, speed and agility
• Coached several practices and camps for all levels of wrestlers

Mental Performance Coach

Laura Cole, M. Ed.

Laura Cole is an accomplished educator with 18 years of experience teaching K-8 students in a variety of ways and serving as an administrator in the education field.

She has a passion for social/emotional learning and believes that it is essential to the success of children both in and out of the classroom.

Throughout her career, Laura has been praised for her ability to create a positive and engaging learning environment for her students. She has also been recognized for building relationships and encouraging students to reach their academic and personal goals.

Laura is part of the Diocese of Cleveland CYO sports program as a parent, coach, and volunteer.

Academics:

● Bachelor’s degree in Education (K-3)
● Master’s degree in Literacy (K-12)
● Certified Mental Game Coaching Professional (MGCP) through training with Sports Psychologist Dr. Patrick Cohn.

Trainer & Mental Performance Coach

Kelly Smith

Athletic Background: 

College:

• US Women’s Amateur and The Women’s Amateur Championship Qualifier (2002)
• The Ohio State University Women’s Golf Team (1999-2002)
• OSU Women’s Golf Big Ten Team Champion (2002)
• OSU Women’s Golf Big Ten Team Captain (2002)
• OSU NCAA Women’s Golf National Championship (2002)
• OSU Women’s Golf Academic All-American (2001, 2002)
• OSU Academic All-Big Ten Honors (2000, 2001, 2002)
• OSU Scholar Athlete (2000, 2001, 2002)
• The University of Florida Women’s Golf Team (1998-1999)

High School:

• Brunswick High School Varsity Men’s Golf Team (1994-1998)
• Brunswick High School Athletic Hall of Fame Inductee (2005)
• State of Ohio Individual Women’s Golf Champion (1996)
• State of Ohio Individual Women’s Golf Qualifier (1994-1998)
• Plain Dealer Athlete of the Year (1996)
• Medina Gazette Featured Athlete of the Year (1998)
• US Junior Amateur Qualifier (multiple years)
• AJGA golf tournaments (multiple top 20 finishes)
• US Junior World Golf Championship Finalist

Professional Experience

• 20+ years as a High Performing Sales Leader
• 6+ years experience as a youth golf instructor
• Certified Mental Game Coaching Professional (MGCP) through training with Sports Psychologist Dr. Patrick Cohn
• Masters degree in Business and Finance from Ashland
• University Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Public Relations from The Ohio State University

Mental Performance Coach- Reno

Rebecca Petty, M.S.

Athletic Background: 

High School

• Competed in Gymnastics at Tumbleweeds (2012-2016)
• George Whittell High School Warriors Cheer Team (2016-2019)
  • Warriors Cheer Team Most Valuable Player (2019)
• Competed in ski racing (slalom & giant slalom) at George Whittell High School (2016-2019)
  • Ski Team Captain (2019)
  • State Championship Qualifier in Giant slalom and Slalom ski racing (2019)
• George Whittell High School Track & Field Team (2019)
  • 2x Track & Field State Champion (2019)

Training Background (Academic & Athletic):

• Master of Science in Sport & Performance Psychology from California Baptist University (2024)
  • Working towards CMPC through AASP
• Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Science from California Baptist University (2023)
• Certified STUNT judge for USA Cheer
• Mental Performance Coach Intern for Dance/Water Polo/Wrestling/Cheer/Golf/STUNT at California Baptist University (2023-2024)
• Mental Performance Coach for Track & Field at the University of California Riverside (2023-2024)
• Mental Performance Coach for Softball/Tennis/Water Polo at Pomona Pitzer College (2023-2024)
• Mental Performance Coach for Sokol Elite Gymnastics (2024)
• Mental Performance Coach for Volleyball at La Sierra University (2024)
• Mental Performance Coach for Raincross Boxing Academy (2024)

Mental Performance Coach

Kiersten Grumbos

Education/Academic:

• 2019: Twinsburg High School
• 2023: Bachelor of Science degree in Sport and Exercise Psychology with minors in Leadership Studies and Communication Studies from West Virginia University – Magna Cum Laude
• 2025: Master of Science Degree in Sport Leadership and Management with a specialization in Sport Psychology from Miami University – Elaine Heiber Scholarship recipient
• Working towards Certified Mental Performance Consultant certification through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology

Mental Performance Experience:

• February-May 2024 Air Force ROTC Cadet
• March-May 2024 Miami University Athletics Mental Toughness Tuesday’s
• August 2024 Kenston Middle School Girl’s Soccer
• September 2024-May 2025 Miami University Varsity Esports
• December 2024-January 2025 Kenston High School Girl’s Varsity Basketball
• January-May 2025 Archbishop Moeller High School Boy’s Rugby

Athletic Background:

Twinsburg High School Girl’s Soccer 2014-2018

• 2018 – Conference Champions
• 2018 – District Champions
• 2018 – Regional Champions
• 2018 – State Final Four
• Suburban League Scholar Athlete

Played 5 years of club soccer with Ambassadors FC, Pennine United and Everest Soccer Club

Mental Performance Coach

Gabrielle Grumbos

Education/Academic Background & Accomplishments:

• Twinsburg High School (2015-2019)
• West Virginia University (2019-2023)
  
  • Bachelor of Science in Sport and Exercise Psychology
  • Minors in Sport Communication & Leadership Studies
  • Cum Laude Honors
• Miami University (2023-2025)
  
  • Master of Science in Sport Leadership and Management
  • Concentration in Sport Psychology
• Working towards CMPC (Certified Mental Performance Consultant) through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology

Mental Performance Experience:

• January-May 2024: College Football Student-Athlete
• March-May 2024: Miami University Athletics, Mental Toughness Tuesday’s
• August 2024: Kenston Middle School Girls Soccer
• December 2024-January 2025: Kenston Girls Varsity Basketball
• September 2024-May 2025: Miami University Varsity Esports
• January-May 2025: Archbishop Moeller High School Boys Rugby

Athletic Background & Accomplishments:

• Club Softball: M.C. Madness and Ohio Hurricanes
• 2015-2019: Varsity Softball, Twinsburg High School
• 2017: Suburban League Scholar Athlete
• 2017: Suburban League Honorable Mention
• 2019: Suburban League Scholar Athlete
• 2019: Twinsburg High School Player of the Year
• 2019: Akron Beacon Journal Best of Akron Preps All-Star
• 2019: All-Northeast Ohio Honorable Mention
• 2019: Suburban League All Conference-National

Played 5 years of club soccer with Ambassadors FC, Pennine United and Everest Soccer Club

Mental Performance Coach

Abbie Goff, M.S.

Athletic Career:

College

• Bright Raven Gymnastics Competitive Team (2014-2017)
• 2016 Vault State Champion
• 2017 Vault & Balance Beam State Champion
• SUNY Geneseo Dance Team (2013-2017)

High School

• Ithaca Academy of Dance (2009-2013; Captain 2011-2013)
• 2x Dance Soloist National Champion
• Finger Lakes Gymnastics Academy (2009-2011)
• 2010 State All Around Champion

Training Background:

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Social Anthropology from State University of New York at Geneseo
• Master’s degree in Sport Leadership and Management with a specialty in Sport Psychology from Miami University
• 5+ years as competitive gymnastics coach
• 3-year Mental Performance Training with Army ROTC programs

Mental Performance Coach

Nick Pullar, M.A. LPC.

Athletic Background:

• Started club soccer at the age of 4 with Spectrum soccer club.
• Played various youth sports throughout grade school including club soccer, CYO basketball, baseball, and football.
• 3-sport-athlete during all 4 years at Padua Franciscan High School: Soccer, basketball, track and field, and tennis.
• 4 year varsity soccer and tennis player, 3 year varsity basketball player
• Captain of the soccer, basketball, and tennis team Senior year.
• 2x District runner up, 1st team all conference 2016, 2nd team all greater Cleveland 2016 in soccer.
• Honorable mention North Coast League 2017 in basketball.
• Northeast Ohio district division 2 qualifier in tennis doubles
• Parma Amateur Athletic Federation Frank E. Svoboda Scholar Athlete Award winner 2016-2017
• Played intramural sports throughout college (basketball, flag football, handball, soccer, dodgeball).
• Head/Assistant Coach at Lakewood Catholic Academy for boys/girls basketball for 4 years.
• Coached various youth basketball camps throughout high school.

Education Background:

• Graduated from Padua Francsican High School in 2017.
• Received Bachelor’s degree from Ohio University in 2021 with a major in Psychology and a minor in Sports Management.
• Received Master’s degree from Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at The University of Akron in 2024.
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Ohio. Passed the National Counseling Exam (NCE) and currently working toward obtaining my independent licensure. Experience in both outpatient and residential settings.

Mental Performance Coach- Reno

Kayla Jelenic, M.S.

Academic/Mental Performance background:

1. · Medina High School (2015-2019)
2. West Virginia University (2019-2023)
   • B.S. in Sport and Exercise Psychology
3. University of Tennessee, Knoxville (2024-2025)
   • M.S. in Kinesiology with a concentration in Sport Psychology and Motor Behavior
4. Mental Performance Coach for NCAA Division III Maryville College Women’s Volleyball (September 2024-December 2025)
5. Currently working towards Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) certification through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP)

Athletic background:

• Trained in dance in various styles including ballet, pointe, contemporary, jazz, hip-hop, lyrical, tap, etc. starting at the age of 3 to 17
• Trained at the professional ballet company, BalletMet summer intensive in Columbus, OH
• Danced competitively at various high level dance competitions including Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP), Velocity, Nuvo, ASH, Showstopper, etc. across the country
• Member of Cheer Squad for both Football & Basketball in High School