Meet the Parisi Speed School of Franklin Lakes team

At Parisi Speed School of Franklin Lakes in Franklin Lakes, NJ, we are dedicated to creating an athletic community where everyone can thrive. We’re proud to be a Parisi Speed School – a network of over 100 world-class sports performance gyms dedicated to developing confident athletes. It is more that just a youth program: our gym combines expert training, cutting-edge facilities, and supportive coaching to help your young athlete reach their goals. Discover a place where your child’s athletic journey is guided by passion and professionalism.

Our Coaches

Our coaches at Parisi Speed School of Franklin Lakes in NJ are more than just trainers; they are passionate professionals committed to your child’s success. Each member of our team brings a wealth of experience and a personalized approach to help your young athlete achieve their training goals. With diverse specialties, our coaches are here to support and inspire athletes every step of the way.

Cory Cannici

Owner

Cory has been a performance coach and personal trainer since 2010. Opening his business, Evolve Training & The Parisi Speed School in 2013, he became the youngest owner among over 90+ Parisi franchise locations. Cory takes pride in working with athletes of all ages and ability levels. While he has trained countless collegiate athletes, often the children who need the most attention are his favorite to work with.

Cory no longer works with athletes, but enables his team to build relationships with the athletes and their families, have a strong attention to detail, and develop high level programing no matter the age or ability level.

Education and Certifications:

Ramapo College of New Jersey, B.A. in Communication Arts
National Academy of Sports Medicine, Certified Personal Trainer
Parisi Speed School Certified Performance Coach
American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid

Rachel Duffy

Manager

In 2019, Rachel decided to transition from working in a physical therapy office to becoming a personal trainer and strength and conditioning coach.

Being an athlete all her life playing soccer, running track, and being a competitive cheerleader, health and fitness has always been a passion of hers. She has a Master’s degree in Exercise Science and Coaching, combining that with her experience in both strength and rehabilitative training, and being an athlete herself Rachel can help both athletes and non-athletes better themselves in more ways than one.

Education and Certifications:

West Chester University, B.S. Exercise Science
Montclair State University, M.S. Exercise Science
CPR/AED Certified

Heather Nelan

Staff Development Coach

Heather has been a trainer since November 2015, following a 4 year stint as a physical therapy aide and director of a physical therapy step down program, which brought patients to the next level of recovery with personal training. A former gymnast, Heather’s dedication to perfecting the movement of everyone she works with, whether adults or athletes, sets her apart.

Heather is our lead programmer and staff development coach, so chances are every movement your athlete makes in our facility is carefully thought out and planned by her.

Education and Certifications:

Pennsylvania State University, B.S. in Kinesiology
American College of Sports Medicine, Personal Trainer
CPR/AED certified

Jeff Berland

Coach

Jeff has been a performance coach since December 2014. As a multi-sport athlete in college, his strong background in track and football is highlighted as a great addition to our team. His experience as a sprinter gives him the knowledge to constructively coach and consistently improve our athletes. Jeff’s motivation and attention to detail create a great experience for the athletes he trains.

Jeff is currently a physical education teacher and has coached track and basketball at the middle school level.

Education and Certifications:

Moravian College, B.A. in Physical and Health Education
National Academy of Sports Medicine, Performance Enhancement Specialist
American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid

Rocky DiBlasio

Coach

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. As 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.”

Certifications

Bachelors Degree in Exercise Science
Parisi Speed School Performance Coach
Strength and Conditioning for Senior Citizens
Certified Basketball Speed Specialist

Alexis Kowal

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 Parisi 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.

Certifications:

Parisi Speed School Certified Performance Coach
NASM Personal Training Certificate
CPR/AED

Jason Dominguez

Coach

Jack Siddron

Coach

Mike McLoughlin

Coach

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
Parisi Speed School Certified Performance Coach
Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid

Matt Ryan

Nutritionist

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

Hector Santiago

Performance Coach

Unique Features and Facilities

The Parisi Speed School of Franklin Lakes features a 40 yard track, 20 yard turf field, the latest strength and power equipment, and the best coaching around!

Top-Notch Fitness Equipment

At Parisi, our attention to detail in coaching is always most important. We do feature a Woodway Curve treadmill, the Ohm Run kinetic trainer, Vertimax platform, BlazePod reactive trainers, sleds, prowlers, medicine balls, dumbbells, barbells, and more!

Book Your Discovery Call Today

Change your child’s life with training at Parisi Speed School of Franklin Lakes NJ! Our team will learn about your child’s specific goals, explain our program to you, and set you up with a performance evaluation to gauge your young athlete’s current ability. Schedule your call now and experience firsthand how Parisi Speed School of Franklin Lakes can push your athlete to be great!