Staff
Performance Coaches
Dana Cavalea BS, CSCS – Performance Director
Dana is the Spring Training Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for the New York Yankees. He has trained greats such as Alex Rodriguez, Carl Pavano, Roger Clemens, Randy Johnson, and many other professional athletes. Dana is a graduate of the University of South Florida where he earned a B.S. in Exercise Science. He has spent time with the Toronto Bluejays, Pittsburgh Pirates, USF Football Team, and Velocity Sports Performance. He is certified by the National Strength and Conditioning Association as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, the US Weightlifting Committee, and by the National Academy of Sports Medicine. Dana specializes in the development in multi-planar strength, power, and speed development He spends time between Long Island , New York and Tampa , Florida .
Russell Taveras DPT, CSCS - Head Performance Coach
Russell is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist by National Strength and Conditioning Association and holds his doctoral degree in Physical Therapy He is a former Division 1 baseball player from Manhattan College . While earning his doctoral degree, he worked alongside several progressive industry leaders. Russell is also the Director of Training at Infinity Sports Performance in New York and is currently a therapist at an elite sports therapy clinic as well. In addition to his academic and athletic success, Russell has helped hundreds of athletes excel to the next level of their athletic careers.
Napoleon Pichardo BS, CSCS- Performance Coach
Napoleon is currently the Minor League Strength and Conditioning Coordinator for the Texas Rangers. He has also spent time with the Toronto Bluejays and the University of South Florida Football Team. Napoleon has trained superstars like Carlos Delgado, Vernon Wells, Orlando Hudson, and Alfonso Soriano. He is a graduate from the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida where he earned his degree in Exercise Science. Napoleon is certified by The National Strength and Conditioning Association and the USA Weightlifting Committee. He currently resides in Surprise, Arizona.
Michael Cosentino BS, NASM-CPT- Performance Coach
Mike is a graduate of the University of South Florida . He has a B.S. in Exercise Science and Health Promotion. He is certified by the National Academy of Sports Medicine. Mike is in charge of Recruiting and Player Development in the South-East Region of the United States . Mike has spent time working with athletes of all ages and sporting backgrounds. He resides in Tampa , Florida .
Christopher Costello BS, CSCS- Performance Coach
Chris is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. He is currently persuing his doctoral degree of physical therapy from Stony Brook University . Chris comes from a military background, currently serving as a Navy Reserve. He does a great job of interacting and coaching with the youth athletes by increasing there desire to succeed.
Alex Kretz
Alex is a graduate from Sienna College located in Albany, New York where he competed on the football team as an outside linebacker and received his undergraduate degree in psychology. Alex has loads of practical experience in training as a player and as a coach. He is currently seeking a Masters Degree in Exercise Science.
Adam is currently involved in the Exercise Science Program at the highly recognized Springfield College in Springfield, Massachusetts. Adam is a former baseball and football player. He also is currently a Strength Coach for the College and spends time implementing Springfield's program with the football team and Olympic sports as well.
