Rocky grew up an athlete his whole life and is still one today. He grew up playing basketball, baseball, & eventually dabbled into mixed martial arts. At a young age, he realized the importance of how hard work OFF the field can carry over to on-field success. Not only physically, but mentally as well.
He graduated from William Paterson University with a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science where he learned how and why the body responds to exercise the way it does. He spent his internship at Seton Hall University, working in the Strength & Conditioning department. He was able to train multiple sports teams there, but spent the entire summer hands-on with the Division 1 Men’s basketball team.
“My goal is to educate, motivate, and inspire generations to become the strongest and healthiest version of themselves.”
Mike has been learning first hand what is takes to build a strong foundation of strength since an early age. After multiple surgeries of his own, he became intrigued with the proper comeback to the sports he once loved. A way to regain a life of constant pain-free joy. He pursed his curiosity, studying Fitness Development at SUNY Cortland, to gain a true understanding of how to make our bodies work optimally, no matter the circumstances. He now finds himself passionate to share his knowledge with others, so that they too can enhance their daily lives, and get back to living a pain-free, healthy life.
Education and Certifications:
- B.S. in Kinesiology – SUNY Cortland
- Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid
Matt Ryan
Parisi Nutritionist and Adult Personal Trainer
Matt is available for nutrition counseling, weight management and personal training. He’s been practicing nutrition counseling since 2001 and personal training since 2005.
In addition, Matt has run over 35 half marathons and has completed 13 Marine Corps Marathons since 2010. He currently is gearing up for his fourteenth in the Fall!
Philosophy on nutrition: “Eating the right number of calories and the proper amount of protein, carbohydrates and fat can help achieve ones’ fitness goals. Although they are all essential, the key is incorporating them into the daily diet, developing consistency and balancing them with YOUR lifestyle. That’s where the REAL POWER lies.”
Military, Education, and Certifications:
- United States Marine Corps Reserve (1996-2002)
- Montclair State University, B.S. Foods & Nutrition (2001)
- National Academy of Sports Medicine; Certified Personal Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist, Fitness Nutrition Specialist & Weight Loss Specialist
- Certificaitons include: Parisi Performance Coach, TRX Suspension Training, Pregnancy & Post -Partum Training, Apex Fitness, dotFit Nutrition, e3 Weight
Management and ServeSafe; Food Handler
CPR – AED Certified
Alexis Kowal
Performance Coach
Alexis grew up as a multi-sport athlete, playing soccer, gymnastics, track, and volleyball. She had a love for athletics and playing sports her whole life. She also trained under Master Coach Steve Leo at the Parisi Speed School in Sparta NJ for many years. In college, she worked with high school and middle school-aged sports programs as an assistant coach. After being submerged in sports, Alexis knew coaching and helping youth athletes reach their potential was what she wanted to do.
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Marcus McClary
Performance Coach
Coach Marcus comes to us with elite basketball and training experience. He was a highly recruited athlete out of Linden, NJ, and played at the national level in High School at The Patrick School in Union. In High School, Marcus was given the defensive assignment on future NBA superstars such as Jayson Tatum, Trae Young, and Lonzo Ball.
He played collegiate basketball at Monmouth University and holds the all-time record for games played at the school. Marcus has been a Parisi Coach since January of 2024.Â