FOUNDERS
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!”
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!”
Training Directors
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!
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.
Our Performance Coaches
Education:
- B.S. in Exercise Science
Experience:
- Bridgewater Football
- Bridgewater Club Rugby
- Osbourn Park VarsityBaseball
- 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
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
Education:
- Pursuing a B.S. in Kinesiology
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
Experience:
- George Mason University Club Baseball
- George Mason University Ski & Snowboarding Team
- OPHS Baseball
- Shawn Camp Pitching Academy – Pitching Coach
- Personal Training for Action Sports Athletes
Certifications:
- International Fitness Association Personal/Group Training
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)
Office Administrators
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, C&C Sports).
ryan@playballsportsmanagement.com
Michael graduated from James Madison University in the Spring of 2016 with a B.S. in Health Sciences with a concentration in Health Assessment and Promotion and also minored in Coaching Education. Michael joined our team in February of 2017 as a full-time sports performance coach and made the switch to assistant operations manager in March of 2018. Although most of his time is now spent helping out on the adminstrative side, Mike still remains passionate about coaching athletes and aiding in the development of his fellow trainers. He is an ACSM Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Speed & Agility Coach, Certified Spartan SGX Coach, is FMS Certified, and is currently enrolled in George Mason University’s Master’s Program in Exercise, Fitness, and Health Promotion.
mfalzone@athletesaddiction.com