Fair Lawn, NJ

Steve Leo
Director of Training

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Bio:  Steve has been training for 12 years, and an employee at Parisi's for the past 11 years.  He has been hired by Nike to conduct speed-testing camps through SAQ program . Steve was a three-sport varsity athlete at Hawthorne High School in Football, Wrestling (Captain, All-conference) and Baseball. He continued his education at Northeastern and William Paterson University in exercise Science Steve has ten years of experience coaching athletes including Head Coach of Saddle River Wrestling 4 years, Hawthorne High School Wrestling 3 Years, Bergen Catholic Wrestling 1 year, ASA Softball Coach 3 years, and MABL Baseball Coach 4 years. Steve continues playing competitive baseball in the North Jersey Men's Adult Baseball League. Steve has Five years of experience in personal training of athletes including USA National Team Wrestling, Major and Minor League Baseball, Olympic Judo, NFL & Arena football players.

Specialties:  Lacrosse, Soccer, Baseball and Softball

Certification:  Advanced Level Certified Personal Trainer from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), National Interscholastic Federation Coaches Association (NFICA-A.C.E.P program), Member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association, Rutgers S.A.F.E.T.Y Cerified Instructor and VIRTUS Certified (Protecting Gods Children).

Brandon Wood
Team Training

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Bio:  Brandon has trained athletes at the Parisi Speed School for over a year and is currently the Director of Team Training in Fair Lawn.  He was a two sport Varsity athlete in football and track at Pequannock Township HIgh School where he and his team won two State Football Championships.  He earned All Conference and All County Honors in football his Junior and Senior year as well as All State Honors his Senior year.  He was selected to play in the North-South All Star Game in 2002.  Brandon went on to play football at Rutgers University where he was a four year letter winner, earning a scholarship later in his career.  Brandon has experience training athletes and teams of all ages.

Specialties: Team Training and Football

Certifications: B.S. in Exercise Science and NASM-CPT

Amanda Allessio                                                                                                Evaluator/Recruiter

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Jayson Lavorne
Performance Coach

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Bio: Jayson is graduate of Montclair State University where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education.  Before transferring to Montclair, Jayson was a member of the football team at Hofstra University and continued his football career post-transfer.  A native of Glen Rock, New Jersey, Jayson attended Geln Rock High School where he participated in football, track and wrestling.  He was a member of three state championship football teams and earned all-state honors in football.  In his spare time, Jayson enjoys weight lifting, snowboarding and catching up on his movies and music.  Jayson's extensive athletic experience and continued pursuit of knowledge allow him to make a valuable contribution to the Speed School.

Specialties: Football, Track, Weight Lifting

Education/Certification: B.S., NASM-CPT

Sullivan Parker
Performance Coach

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Bio:  Sullivan Parker a performance coach at Parisi Speed School.  Went to Bergenfield high school and graduated in 2004. Then attended The College of New Jersey in Trenton, NJ, where he played football and track & field.  He assisted as a position coach at the Quarterback/Receiver Camp during his college years. Sullivan’s specialty sports are both track & field and football. SULLIVAN PARKER IS SUPER PSYCHED AND READY TO CRANK IT UP!!

Specialties: Track and Field and Football

Certifications:  B.S. in Health and Exercise Science

Lamar Crew III                                                                                                         Performance Coach

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Bio:  LaMar Crew III is a Performance Coach at Parisi Speed School. Lamar attended Orange High School (Mighty Tornadoes) in Essex County where he ran 4 years of varsity track and graduated in 2002. LaMar took his athletic skills to the next level where he proceeded to run for Montclair State (Red Hawks) earning Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science/ Adult Fitness. While running for MSU Lamar made his way back home to help out the track team that started his career from time to time. LAMAR’S MAIN GOAL IS FOR HIS ATHLETES TO GET STRONGER AND FASTER AND PUNISH THE COMPETITION.  

Specialties: Track and Field (Sprinting Events), Football, Basketball, Weight Training,

Certification: B.S. in Exercise Science and CPR

Jessica McClendon                                                                                                          Performance Coach

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Bio:  Jessica McClendon graduated from Mahwah High School playing Varsity Softball and was a cheerleader all four years.  Some of her high school career highlights consist of three time Athlete of the Month winner, two time Caoaches Award winner, 262 strikeouts in 186 innings her senior year, Honorable Mention Sophmore year, 1st Team All County Junior and Senior year.  After high school Jessica went on to Towson University where she pitched for three years and earned her Bachelors of Science in Sports Studies with a concentration in Exercise Science.
Certifications:  AFPA certified personal trainer, currently working toward the NSCA certified strength and conditioning specialist certification
Experience:  Worked with various pitching clinics for ASA and High School teams and camps for Towson University Softball. Personal trainer at Merritt Athletic Club in Towson and Cockeysville Maryland as well as taught various boot camps, group fitness and kids fitness classes for Merritt
Interests:  Playing softball, spending time with family and friends, and getting ready for our daughter Ariana!

Lindsay Bakker                                                                                                         Performance Coach

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Bio:  Lindsay is Performance Coach at Parisi Speed School. I went to Suffern High School in Suffern, New York and played soccer, basketball, and lacrosse. During the summer I played on an AAU team, The Rockland Royals, and received a bid to go to the national tournament. I graduated from SUNY Cortland with a Bachelors Degree in Kinesiology. I played on the Women’s Lacrosse Team receiving a second All-American team position.

Specialties:  Basketball, Lacrosse

Certifications: AFAA, Bachelors in Kinesiology/minor Ex.Science

Jesse Padilla                                                                                                         Performance Coach

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Bio:  At Hawthorne High School, Jesse was a member of the Bear's Football, Basketball, and Track and Field teams. He was able to achieve 1st Team All BPSL and 1st Team All Passaic County in all three sports including winning the Passaic County championship in the Shotput with a throw of 52'5". Padilla was also the 1st runner up for Passaic County Athlete of the year his senior year.  At Lafayette College, Jesse was a part of three Patriot League championship football teams. His junior year he was a 2nd team All Patriot League O Lineman. His Senior year he was a 1st Team All American Left Tackle, the most prestigious award in D1aa for a lineman.  Jesse went to rookie camp with the Kansas City Chiefs and was also a starting tackle for the AFL's Wilkes Barre Scranton Pioneers.

Damien Johnson                                                                                                         Performance Coach

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Bio:  After being an athlete his whole life Damien Johnson’s official fitness career began nine years ago.  He has trained a wide range of clients including children, amateur and professional athletes, celebrities and active adults.  Learning and studying the latest scientific research, Damien Johnson stays up to date with the fitness industry and preaches a healthy lifestyle that includes exercise.  With an unparalleled passion towards helping people achieve their fitness goals, Damien Johnson works tirelessly to provide the opportunity for this to be possible.

Education/Certifications:  Ramapo College Degree in Business, ISSA-CPT, NESTA-Master Personal Trainer, NASM-CPT, PES

Specialties:  Football, Basketball, Track