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Our Team

FOUNDERS

Robin Colangelo
Education:

  • B.S. in Health and Physical Education
  • M.S. in Exercise, Fitness and Health Promotion

Certification:

  • National Strength and Conditioning Association-Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA-CSCS)
  • USA Weightlifting Certified Sports Performance Coach
  • Functional Movement Screen (FMS) Certified Professional
  • Titleist Performance Institute Level 1
  • Precision Nutrition Level 1

Experience:

  • Two- Sports Division I Athlete in Softball and Volleyball
  • Licensed Physical Education Teacher 15 years
  • Accumulated over 20 years of experience training youth and adult athletes

Specialties:

  • FMS Assessments
  • Certified Sports Nutrition Coach
  • Sports Performance Training
  • TRX suspension training
  • General fitness training for all ages and fitness levels
  • Goal-specific training for weight loss, strength and/or cardiovascular endurance

“We’re not a one-size fits all program. We’re going to look at each client’s performance needs and create a program that’s individualized and specific to them!”

robin@athletesaddiction.com

Erika Davitch
Certification:

  • The International Sports Science Association
  • Certified Fitness Nutrition Specialist

Experience:

  • NGA Figure Competitions
  • OCB Figure Competitions
  • Nutrition Plan Development
  • Supplement Marketing/ Sales Experience

Specialties:

  • Adult Training/ Nutrition Plans
  • Certified Fitness Nutrition Specialist
  • Sports Nutrition
  • Weight Management
  • Men and Women’s Health
  • Eating Disorder Recovery
  • Various Medical and Health Concerns
  • Disease Prevention and Wellness
  • TRX suspension training
  • HIIT (High-Intensity Training)
  • Small Group Personal Trainer
  • Bootcamp
  • Bodybuilding/Women’s Physique/Women’s Figure training
  • General fitness training for all ages and fitness levels
  • Goal-specific training for weight loss, strength and/or cardiovascular endurance

“When combining exercise and nutrition we are able to help fully develop our bodies, regardless of our age, shape or size!”

erika@athletesaddiction.com

Training Directors

Deante Steele/ Director of Speed Training
Deante Steele is an accomplished athlete, earning All-American status in both Football and Track & Field. Deante first received national recognition during his time at Potomac Senior High School. He was a successful athlete in Football, Basketball and Track & Field and earned the following honors:

  • 2014 Football All State 75th Anniversary 1st Team Return Specialist
  • 2006 Football All-Met/ All State/ All Region/ All-District
  • 2006 Track All American/ All State/ All Region/ All-District

Deante went on to attend Shepherd University, where he continued his remarkable Football career.

  • 2008 All-American
  • 2009 All-American
  • NCAA Division II Record Holder – 11 Kick & Punt Return TD’s
  • NCAA Division II Record Holder- 13 Kick, Punt & Interception Return TD’s
  • NCAA Division II Record Holder- 6 Total Returns

Deante is proud to have worked with the area’s top organizations and athletes including:

  • Jordan Stanton– New York Giants
  • Neville Hewitt– Miami Dolphins
  • Stars Baseball
  • VA Stars Baseball
  • CD Hylton Football
  • Forest Park Football
  • Woodbridge Girls Basketball

We are lucky to have Deante as a part of our Athlete’s Addiction Strength and Speed team. One time is all it will take to witness Deante’s passion and his ability to connect with his athletes- contact us today!

deante@athletesaddiction.com

Ronel Branch/ Assistant Training Director
Ronel has a B.S. in Exercise Science from Old Dominion University and is also a Certified Personal Trainer through the American College of Sports Medicine. Ronel played basketball, baseball, track & field, and cross-country in high school and currently still plays basketball and baseball competitively. During his senior year at Old Dominion University, Ronel completed an internship with the Athletic Training staff for the football program. Ronel’s goals are to improve the health and well-being of his clients through personalized exercise regimens & proper nutrition. He also believes in challenging young athletes not just physically but also mentally to help them achieve optimum athletic performance.

ronel@athletesaddiction.com

Our Performance Coaches

Anthony Valenti – Class Program Coordinator
Education:

  • B.S. in Exercise Science

Experience:

  • Bridgewater Football
  • Old Dominion Club Rugby
  • Osbourn Park Varsity Baseball/Football/Track
  • Old Dominion University Head Trainer for Cheer and Dance

Specialities:

  • Olympic Lifting
  • Sports Performance Training
  • TRX suspension training
  • Goal-specific training for weight loss, strength and/or cardiovascular endurance

anthony@athletesaddiction.com

Jacob Schwier – Shawn Camp Pitching Academy Program Coordinator
Education:

  • B.S. Exercise Science

Specialities:

  • Sports Performance Training
  • TRX suspension training
  • General fitness training for all ages and fitness levels
  • Goal-specific training for weight loss, strength and/or cardiovascular endurance

jacob@athletesaddiction.com

 

Merv Marks – Performance Coach
Education:

  • B.S. in Sport Management with a concentraion in Health & Wellness from Cal U of PA

Specialities:

  • Sports Performance Training
  • General fitness training for all ages and fitness levels
  • Boxing

Experience:

  • Twelve years coaching amateur and professional boxers
  • Eight year coaching Citadel Military College boxing team
  • Twelve years coaching high school and collegiate athletes in strength and conditioning
  • Two years working and consulting with John Hastings (former strength coach for Washington Redskins, San Fransisco 49ers, & San Diego Chargers)

Certifications:

  • Poliquin International Certification Program – PICP 2
  • National Association of Speed & Explosion (NASE): Speed and Explosion Specialist
  • National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA): Certified Personal Trainer
  • USA Weightlifting Level 1 Sports Performance Coach

merv@athletesaddiction.com

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Drew Mikula – Performance Coach
Education:

  • B.S. in Exercise Science

Specialities:

  • Sports Performance Training
  • General fitness training for all ages and fitness levels

Experience:

  • Roanoke College Baseball
  • Colonial Forge High School Baseball
  • Strength and Conditioning Assistant

Certifications:

  • Currently pursuing American College of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer (ACSM CPT)

drew@athletesaddiction.com

 Office Administrators

 
Ryan Koesters – Assistant Operations Manager
Ryan graduated from George Mason University in the Spring of 2017 with a B.S. in Health, Fitness, and Recreation Resources with Concentration in Sport Management. Upon graduating from George Mason, Ryan came onto our team full-time in August of 2017. Ryan handles all of our client accounts along with supporting our social media and in-house marketing efforts. He also manages our part-time staff to ensure client satisfaction and that our policies and procedures are carried out at all times. Ryan also contributes to the daily operations of our partner companies (Complete Game, Stars Showcase Baseball, Colangelo Baseball, Shawn Camp Pitching Academy, and C&C Sports).

ryan@playballsportsmanagement.com

 

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