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Meet Elevate

Our Team

About Us

Nick MancusO

OWNER/HEAD STRENGTH
AND CONDITIONING COACH

Nick prides himself in continuing education, staying current in the constantly changing fields of strength and conditioning, nutrition, and health and wellness. With a giant personality and an extreme passion for what he does, Elevate welcomes all skill levels of fitness.

Whether you re simply trying to get in shape, increase your knowledge of performance and exercise, nutrition, rehab and injury prevention, sports performance, or health and wellness, come join us and elevate your game on and off the field.

Areas of Expertise

  • Nutrition
  • Sports Performance Training (All Levels)
  • Seminars and Education
  • Individual & Group/Team Training
  • Positive & Motivational Gym Culture

Certifications

  • EXOS 1 Performance Specialist
    Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
  • NSCA
  • DBC Level 1 & Level 2
  • USAW1 Sports Performance Coach
  • PTA Global-Advanced
  • FMS (In Progress)

Interests

  • Foodie
  • Traveling
  • Listening to Music
  • Pittsburgh Steelers Fan

OUR TEAM

Meet The Team

John Day

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Strength and ConditionING Coach

johnday@elevate585.com

Areas of Expertise

  • Sports Performance Team Training
  • Olympic Lifting
  • Small Group Training

Certifications

  • B.S. Exercise Physiology from SUNY Brockport
  • Masters degree in Movement Studies with a concentration in Strength and Conditioning
  • USAW1 Sports Performance Coach
  • Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) – NSCA

Interests

  • Traveling
  • Working on Cars
  • Playing Video Games
  • Spending Time with Friends

Chris Ryan

DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACH

chrisryan@elevate585.com

Areas of Expertise

  • Nutrition and Body Transformation
  • Mindset and Neurological Activation
  • Competitive Exercise Programming, Coaching and Data Driven Performance

Certifications

  • Masters Degree in Exercise Science with Concentrations in Performance Enhancement and Sport Psychology from California University of Pennsylvania
  • Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) – NSCA
  • USA Track and Field Level 1
  • USA Weightlifting Level 1
  • Precision Nutrition Level 1 Coach (PN1)
  • Reflexive Performance Reset (RPR) Level 1+2

Interests

  • Camping
  • Barbecue
  • Sunshine
  • Dad Jokes

Omari Henderson

DIRECTOR OF YOUTH SPORTS PERFORMANCE STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACH

omarihenderson@elevate585.com

Areas of Expertise

  • Sports Performance Training 
  • Personal and Group Training 
  • Olympic Lifting

Certifications

  • B.S. Kinesiology from SUNY Brockport
  • Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) – NSCA
  • ACE Certified Personal Trainer 
  • USAW L-1 Coach 

Interests

  • Watching Sports (Go Colts!) 
  • Working Out 
  • Playing Golf 
  • Being with Loved ones

Nick whelehan

STRENGTH & CONDITIONING COACH

NICKWHELEHAN@ELEVATE585.COM

Areas of Expertise

  • Strength and Conditioning
  • Olympic Lifting
  • Crossfit Training

Certifications

  • EXOS 1 Fitness Specialist
  • Dr. Daniel Baker Velocity-Based Training

Interests

  • Playing Guitar for Live Music Events
  • Weightlifting
  • The Red Sox

Doug Rusho

STRENGTH & CONDITIONING COACH

dougrusho@elevate585.com

Areas of Expertise

  • “Masters” Athletes
  • Low back injury prevention/strength
  • Functional mobility/movement
  • Endurance Sports Strength Training

Certifications

  • B.S. Exercise Science SUNY Brockport
  • Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) – NSCA
  • Functional Movement Screen Level 2

Interests

  • Mountain Bike/Cyclocross racing
  • Off-road RC cars/racing
  • Music playlists/creative editing
  • Lifestyle/Activity written posts

Kyle Walsh

Director of Group Training

STRENGTH & CONDITIONING COACH

kylewalsh@elevate585.com

Areas of Expertise

  • Personal and Small Group Training
  • Sports Performance Training
  • Powerlifting

Certifications

  • B.S. Exercise Science from SUNY Brockport
  • Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) – NSCA
  • Certified Personal Trainer – NSCA
  • M.S. Human Performance, Emphasis on Strength and Conditioning

Interests

  • Fishing
  • Football
  • Working Out
  • Spending Time With Family and Friends

Stephen Wilson

STRENGTH & CONDITIONING COACH

stephenwilson@elevate585.com

Areas of Expertise

  • Sports Performance Training
  • Personal and Group Training
  • Functional Movement Strength & Mobility

Certifications

  • A.S in Sports Management from MCC
  • Certified Professional Trainer – ACE
  • Certified Functional Strength Coach – Mike Boyle

Interests

  • Working Out
  • Watching Sports
  • Video Games
  • Being With Friends and Family

Derek Moye

STRENGTH & CONDITIONING COACH

derekmoye@elevate585.com

Areas of Expertise

  • Sports Performance Training
  • Personal and Group Training
  • Linear Speed Training

Certifications

  • Former Penn State and NFL Wide Receiver
  • 4-Sport High School Athlete (Football, Baseball, Basketball, Track)
  • EXOS Sports Performance (Pending) 

Interests

  • Faith, Family, Football
  • Working Out
  • Community Involvement 
  • New Experiences

Isaiah Wilson

STRENGTH & CONDITIONING COACH

isaiahwilson@elevate585.com

 

Areas of Expertise

  • Sports performance training
  • Personal and group fitness
  • Traditional strength training

Certifications

  • B.S. in Athletic Performance from St. John Fisher University 
  • EXOS 1 Performance Specialist Certification 
  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer 

Interests

  • Spending time with family and friends 
  • Watching sports
  • Traveling

Julianne Foster

STRENGTH & CONDITIONING COACH

juliannefoster@elevate585.com

Areas of Expertise

  • Sports performance – cheerleading and dance 
  • Group Fitness

Certifications

  • Certified Group Fitness Instructor – AFAA
  • Certified Personal Trainer – NASM
  • Certified Interscholastic Coach 

Interests

  • Traveling
  • Working out
  • Baking
  • Going out with friends
R D
R D5/5 | Google
Nick Mancuso and the Elevate team are by far the best and most knowledgeable fitness trainers that I have ever encountered. I have had various trainers over the years - but none compare to Nick and Elevate. In addition to their knowledge and skill - they are also great people. John and Kyle are also 2 outstanding trainers. Elevate is the best! I highly recommend them.
Emily P.
Emily P.5/5 | Google
Love Elevate! All the trainers are so great and knowledgeable. I take multiple small group classes a week. Each trainer is very thoughtful in their workouts and ensures it’s customized toward each person. Thank you Elevate for pushing me each day!
Chris G.
Chris G.5/5 | Google
Worked with nick and had my first consultation with Lindsay. They both went above and beyond and in depth to find out what route we want to go on meal prep nutrition and training. Felt like family not just another customer. 10 out of 10 recommend
Dave K.
Dave K.5/5 | Google
Nick & his team are incredible! Everything is top of the line at Elevate…From the best equipment, to the training they provide to the “has beens” like myself , up to the professional athletes they train. Whether you’re looking to just get healthier, or really take things to the next level, Elevate is the best training facility in Rochester!
Ed T.
Ed T.5/5 | Google
Training with Nick has changed my life. Huge fan of him and Elevate. I cannot say enough about their training center and how it’s changed my self esteem. If you’re looking to get in shape, call today!!!
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