Our Trainers

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

Frances Bull, M.A.

Athletic Career:

College

• Penn State University Varsity Track & Field team (2015-2019)
• Member of the Big-10 Indoor Track & Field Championship team (2017)
• NCAA Division I Indoor National Qualifier (2017)
• NCAA Division I Outdoor Regional Qualifier (2017)
• Big-10 Qualifier all 4-years (indoor and outdoor)

High School

• Lake Catholic High School Varsity Track & Field (2012-2015)
• 3-year varsity letter winner for girls track & field team at Lake Catholic High School
• 6x Ohio State Qualifier (400m indoor and outdoor)
• 3x New Balance National Qualifier (800m indoor and 400m indoor/outdoor)
• 11 school record holder (indoor and outdoor)

Training Background:

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology at Penn State University (2019)
• Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology at Cleveland State University (2022)
• Trained and mentored high school student athletes at SPIRE Institute and Academy for 3 years

Trainer & Volleyball Coach

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

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

Lacrosse Coach

Alex Bruder

College:

• 1 year starting goalie for Heidelberg Men’s Lacrosse
• 4 year starting attackman for Heidelberg Men’s Lacrosse
• 2nd most points in Heidelberg History
• Most saves in Heidelberg history 
• All-OAC Attackman
• Siggy Finalist for Male player of the year
• Siggy Finalist for Freshman player of the year

High school:

• 4-year varsity starting goalie at Brunswick High school
• 2x all Ohio goalie
• 4x All Conference 

Training Background:

• Bachelor of Health Science from Heidelberg University
• 150 hours of internship at Mercy Hospital of Physical Therapy
• Former Assistant Coach for Heidelberg Men’s Lacrosse Team
• Current Assistant coach for Strongsville Men’s and Women’s Lacrosse Teams 

Mental Performance Coach

Braden Bova, M.S.

Athletic Career:

University/College Athletics

• D’Youville University, Buffalo, New York
• NCAA Division III/II Baseball Athlete “D’Youville Saints” (2016-2018)
• Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference (AMCC)
  • Starting Pitcher (RHP)
  • Fielder (RF)
  • Student Intern / Staff Assistant for D’Youville University Baseball (2020)
• Ithaca College, Ithaca New York
• NCAA Division III Football Team “Ithaca Bombers” (2021)
• Liberty League, Eastern Conference
  • Student Assistant / Coaching Staff Assistant

High School Athletics

• St. Mary’s High School, Lancaster, New York
• Western New York Monsignor Martin Athletic Conference
• “St. Mary’s Lancers”
• Varsity Baseball Athlete (2013-2016)
  • Pitcher, 3rd Base, Outfield
  • Western New York Monsignor Martin Athletic Championship Runner-Up (2015)
• Varsity Football Athlete, (2016)
  • Defensive End, Right Tackle
• Assistant Coach for St. Mary’s Varsity Football (2020-2021)
• Varsity Hockey Athlete (2013-2015)
  • Right Wing

Western New York Baseball Experience

• Lancaster/Depew WNY Travel League, “Lancaster Reds” Lancaster, NY (2008-2011)
  • Pitcher / Outfield
• Lancaster/Depew Tournament Team “Lancaster Rebels”, Lancaster NY (2011-2016)
  • Starting Pitcher / 3rd Base
• Lancaster/Depew Baseball Athletics Self-development Training (2010-2016)
• Western New York Baseball Athletics Self-development Training (2010-2016)
  • Rick Lancellotti’s Buffalo School of Baseball
  • New Era Training

Academic, Training & Coaching:

D’Youville University, Bachelor’s Degree (BA), Psychology (2020)

Ithaca College, Master’s Degree (MS), Exercise and Sports Sciences in Mental Performance & Sports Psychology (2022)

Athletic Mental and Physical Skills Baseball Trainer: Middle School / High School Athletes. (2019-2023)

Ithaca College, NCAA Division III College Athletics, Ithaca, NY

Mental Performance Coach for Track & Field, Cross-Country (2021)

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.

Mental Performance Coach

Michael O’Brien, M.Ed

Athletic Career: 

College

University of Rhode Island Club Tennis team (2017-2020)
USTA Club Tennis Nationals alternate (2017) 

High School

• Competed in Cross Country/Track & Field/ Tennis at North Kingstown High School (2012-2016)
• Nike Northeast Regionals Team Qualifier Cross Country (2015-2016)
• Cross Country & Tennis Team Captain (2016)
• 2x All-Division in Cross Country (2015-2016)
• 1x All-Class in Cross Country (2016)
• North Kingstown Cross Country & Tennis sportsmanship award winner (2016)
• Rhode Island Tennis sportsmanship award winner (2016)

Training Background (Academic & Athletic):

• Master of Education in Sport & Exercise Psychology from Springfield College (2022)
• Bachelor of Science in Psychology from University of Rhode Island (2020)
• 6+ years experience as youth tennis instructor
• Assistant Tennis Coach at Mount Holyoke College (2021)
• Mental Performance Coach for Lacrosse/Tennis/Squash/Field Hockey at Mount Holyoke College (2021)

Trainer

Zion Richardson

Athletic Background: 

College

• 3-year collegiate volleyball hitter at Tiffin University

High School

• 4-year varsity hitter at Otsego High School (2014-2018)
• 1st team NBC all conference (2016-2018)
• 2-year sprinter at Otsego High School (2014-2016)

Training Background (Academic & Athletic):

• B.A. in Health fitness and wellness at Tiffin University
• Completed 180 hours of internship experience training youth to collegiate athletes in strength, speed, and agility.
• Certified through NASM as PES (Performance enhancement specialist)
• Coached at 440 performance as a sport performance coach
  • Adult group instructor
  • Personal trainer
• High school volleyball coach at Wadsworth High School

Mental Performance Coach

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.