Leading Athletic Performance Coaches Experts

Alycia Carrillo CSCS, MS is the founder of The Modern Athlete Method, a program designed to coach high effort, high powered women to obtain modern athlete bodies & minds using high level quantitative and qualitative data analysis with personalized support. With dual master’s degrees in Sports Medicine and Sport Psychology, she blends science-based training, practical application and real-life flexibility to deliver programs that are both effective and fun. A collegiate athlete herself, Alycia’s mission is to bring high-quality, performance-driven coaching to high-achieving women who want strength, confidence, and conditioning that fits seamlessly into their lives. Certifications: NSCA-CSCS (March 2016-present) Certification #: 7248040627 ALTIS Apprentice Coach Program (Feb 2020) ALTIS Need For Speed (Dec 2025) Disordered Eating Informed (Dec 2025) Precision Nutrition Level 1 (March 2020) Pain Free Performance Specialist (August 2021) Bioforce Certified Conditioning Coach (April 2023) Notable Accomplishments: USC Track & Field Team Member 2008-2010 Former Strength & Conditioning Coach at University of Kentucky with men & women’s dive (2 All-Americans), women’s tennis (Indoor National Doubles Champions) and women’s cheer (2018 & 2019 UCA National Champions, 3 USA National Team Members) Speaking & Publications: “2013 Triple Crown + HIC Pro Injury Report,” Surfer’s Medical Association, August 2015 “Integrating Sport & Exercise Psychology Principles in the Weight Room,” Midwest Sport and Exercise Psychology Conference, Feb 2019 “Integrating Sport & Exercise Psychology Principles in the Weight Room— Extended,” Kentucky Clinic, April 2019 “Exploring Career Paths in Strength & Conditioning,” University of Hawaii, July 2020

Life Coach & Personal Development Specialist Richard Gibson is a results-driven life coach who helps individuals achieve breakthroughs through emotional resilience, personal growth, and peak performance. Based in Australia, he combines evidence-based coaching methodologies with innovative digital solutions to deliver measurable, life-changing outcomes. As founder of Primary Self since 2021, Richard specializes in performance coaching, career transitions, and entrepreneurial mindset development. His approach integrates Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Cognitive Behavioural Coaching (CBC), and structured accountability frameworks that help clients overcome mindset blocks and achieve meaningful progress in both personal and professional life. With a unique background in software consulting and technology leadership, Richard brings analytical precision to his coaching practice. This blend of emotional intelligence and systematic problem-solving enables him to create data-driven coaching approaches that deliver tangible results. He holds multiple certifications in life coaching and specialized training in entrepreneurship and sales. Richard is known for his proactive, empathetic approach and his ability to create emotionally intelligent support systems that foster clarity, consistency, and confidence. Whether working one-on-one or facilitating group sessions, he guides clients through pivotal transitions and helps them build lives aligned with their deepest values and highest potential.

A sports and orthopedic physical therapist and functional medicine practitioner who helps high-performing professionals optimize health, energy, and performance through and integrative, root-cause approach—without medications or overcomplicated protocols. With over two decades of experience, I focus on identifying root causes and delivering clear, actionable strategies that restore energy, sharpen focus, and elevate long-term performance. Sleep is the gateway to performance. When sleep improves, energy, metabolism, cognition, and resilience follow—making it the foundation of my clinical approach. Lead an integrated wellness company that blends movement, nutrition, and lifestyle medicine— designed to help clients perform at their highest level.

Domenic Angelino is FitCraft's Chief Exercise Scientist and a frequent expert source for major consumer media. His commentary has appeared in TIME, Newsweek, Forbes, GQ, Self, Women's Health, Men's Journal, TODAY, Parade, Runner's World, Yahoo Life, and 20+ other publications. He holds an MPH from Brown University and an MS in Kinesiology (4.0 GPA), with NSCA CSCS and ACE CPT certifications. His peer-reviewed research has been published as first author in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research and as co-author in Frontiers in Physiology and the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports. He has also consulted with researchers at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Before launching FitCraft, Domenic was Lead Exercise Scientist and Head Coach at FitnessAI. He has scripted YouTube content for top fitness creators that has accumulated over 50 million views, written a fitness and nutrition textbook for a school system, and developed certification curriculum for Penn Foster. He specializes in the science of exercise adherence, strength training, behavior change, and AI fitness technology. He's a strong source for stories on why most people quit workout programs, what actually drives long-term consistency, how AI is changing personal training, and evidence-based answers to everyday fitness questions.

The performance gaps that founders and operators cannot explain are usually nervous system problems, not discipline problems. Wilson Meloncelli has spent 20 years measuring why high performers go inconsistent, using HRV and nervous system science to show exactly where the gap lives and how to close it. Author of The Mechanics of Being. 1,200 clients coached across 14 countries, including founders, C-suite operators, and professional athletes.

I prepare mission-centered leaders to grow their capacity to grow others and better achieve mission objectives. As a Certified Executive Coach, I partner with established and emerging leaders worldwide to develop practical approaches and solutions that turn their success into significance, with lasting and meaningful impact.

Kiel King is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and Certified Performance & Sport Scientist (CPSS) with over 20 years of experience in athletics and fitness. He is the co-owner of Kings of Fitness, a veteran-owned sports performance facility that integrates professional- and NCAA-level technologies such as VALD ForceDecks, Proteus Motion, and NordBord to deliver evidence-based training. Kiel specializes in athlete development, injury resiliency, and sport-specific performance optimization. He is currently pursuing his PhD in Exercise & Sport Science at Liberty University. Credentials/Highlights: Master of Science in Exercise Science (Rehabilitation Sciences), California University of Pennsylvania Bachelor of Science in Chemistry & Life Sciences, United States Military Academy at West Point U.S. Army veteran (Field Artillery Officer, 2004–2010) Over a decade of experience coaching athletes from youth to professional levels Frequent speaker and consultant on data-driven performance and athlete readiness

Matt Phelps is a fitness and body composition expert and the founder of Body Fat Estimator, a repository of tools that analyze body composition using photos and biometric data.

I have 10 years of professional experience across medical nutrition therapy, sports performance, and nutrition education and counseling. I’ve also served as a subject matter expert for a range of media outlets, with a focus on performance nutrition, weight management/GLP-1s, and dietary supplements. I'm always interested in expanding my professional network within the health, fitness, and performance industries and look forward to connecting!

I’m a leadership and performance expert with 20+ years of experience helping organizations build strong managers, effective leaders, and high-performing teams. I specialize in leadership development, manager enablement, performance coaching, employee engagement, and talent strategies that drive measurable business outcomes. Across my career, I’ve designed and led global learning and development initiatives, built leadership and manager programs from the ground up, and partnered closely with senior leaders to improve performance, engagement, retention, and team effectiveness, particularly during periods of growth and change. My work blends data, adult learning principles, and practical coaching approaches to create development solutions that actually work in the real world. I’m frequently sought out for insight on leadership effectiveness, performance management, and the future of work, with a focus on helping organizations move faster without sacrificing trust, clarity, or culture.

Experienced physiotherapist and performance manager supporting athletes, elite organisations, dancers, business leaders, and VIP clients. Specialising in performance optimisation, injury and illness reduction, and collaborative multidisciplinary support. Recognised for strategic thinking, operational delivery, and building high-performing teams.

I'm a USATF-certified running coach, 2017 Men's Running Magazine Influencer of the Year, a former monthly columnist for Trail Runner Magazine, and a 2:39 marathoner. My work has been featured in the New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Runner's World, and most other major media. I'm the founder and head coach of Strength Running and host the Strength Running Podcast (a Top 5 running podcast in the US), as well as a former collegiate cross country and track athlete for Connecticut College. I've been coaching runners since 2010 and have expertise in optimizing performance, reducing injury risk, and strategic planning for endurance runners.

Marc has over 20 years experience training: in a sports medicine/rehab setting, as a group exercise instructor, and as an independent personal trainer. In that time, he has worked with a diverse clientele with a wide variety of physical abilities, and has gained extensive knowledge of orthopedic injuries and their treatments. Along the way, he has developed an intuition for helping clients dial in complex exercises and accessing pesky muscles notorious for insubordination, earning him the nickname ‘The Glute Whisperer’. Additional experience includes weight training (Olympic lifting, power lifting, and otherwise), group exercise training, TRX, HIIT, and he has been running ski conditioning exercise groups for most of his career. My approach to training is founded on the ideas that workouts should be functional, straightforward, and efficient - think less ‘Instagram exercises’ involving various contraptions and weird equipment, and more functional, repeatable, and economical exercises that replicate your sport or activities; that they should be comprehensive - looking at the body as a whole, rather than focusing on specific parts or movements; that they should be educational - teaching the client to use his or her body correctly and efficiently in both sport and everyday activities; and lastly, that they should build confidence as well as strength, and that making a workout fun is as important as all else. Education: BS Kinesiology with Emphasis in Exercise Testing, Analysis, and Prescription Certifications: Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) Level 1 USA Weightlifting Coach (USAW-L1) Certification in Applied Functional Science (CAFS) Level 1 and 2 Certifications in Functional Movement Systems (FMS)

Richard Bennett is the founder of Calibre Performance Coaching, providing personal training, strength and conditioning, and boxing coaching in Redditch, UK. With over 15 years of coaching experience and a strong background in combat sports, Richard has worked with general population clients, amateur athletes, and professional fighters. Richard holds extensive qualifications including a Level 4 Certificate in Strength and Conditioning (CIMSPA), Level 3 Personal Training certification, England Boxing Level 1 Coach certification, and a 1st Dan Kickboxing Black Belt. He has competed in boxing, Muay Thai, and kickboxing competitions, giving him first hand understanding of training demands and performance optimisation. As a training educator, Richard mentors others in the industry while continuing to expand his expertise through his own ongoing education having studied a DipHE in Sport & Fitness at The Open University and currently enrolled on Bsc Strength, Conditioning and Sports Nutrition at University College Birmingham.

Karl Mergille is an NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach with 10+ years of experience coaching online. An NPC natural bodybuilding competitor and former athlete, he specializes in working with men and women over 30, former athletes getting back in shape, and busy professionals who want real results without crash diets. Karl has helped hundreds of clients transform their bodies through sustainable nutrition, smart programming, and consistent accountability. He is available for quotes on fitness, fat loss, nutrition, body recomposition, training for busy people, former athlete comeback stories, and overall health.

As the founder of Embrace Your Fitness, my dedication to creating tailored health and wellness programs spans over 15 years, with a focus on fostering fitness that is both enjoyable and sustainable. My work has empowered a broad spectrum of clients, ranging from corporations to sports teams, to embrace a healthier lifestyle through customized, innovative solutions. My recent publication, "Yes! Commit. Do. Live," encapsulates my approach to redefining aging and promoting brain health, integrating personal training with mindfulness meditation. This reflects my commitment to guiding clients on a transformative journey towards achieving their wellness aspirations and living their most authentic lives.

I'm an experienced business founder, exercise & mobility coach, and health & fitness writer who has worked in the industry since 2009, helping people move better, feel stronger, and live pain-free lives. My career has been defined by a deep commitment to personalized coaching, strategic business growth, and creating systems prioritizing performance and longevity. As the Founder of Motive Training, I've opened and operated two movement-focused personal training studios—one of which I successfully sold after establishing a strong foundation and brand. Today, I lead our thriving Austin location and oversee Motive Mobility, our online platform focused on joint health, mobility, and pain-specific programming. Across both, my work centers on improving how people train by focusing on what actually matters: joint function, movement quality, and long-term results. My day-to-day includes everything from developing evidence-based training systems rooted in Functional Range Conditioning and mobility science to managing operations, building digital content strategies, and ensuring every part of the business—from CRM workflows to client communication—is efficient, intentional, and aligned with our core values. Core Competencies: - Functional Mobility & Strength Coaching - Business Operations & Strategic Leadership - SEO & Content Development (EliteFTS, Motive Training) - Program Design Informed by Assessment & Data - CRM/System Implementation & Automation - Team Development & Adaptive Communication I'm known for my practical, no-fluff leadership style, ability to simplify complex systems, and obsession with improving everything I touch—from client outcomes to internal processes. Let's connect if you're passionate about fitness, mobility, meaningful content, and building better businesses.

As a NASM Certified Nutrition Coach (CNC) at Same Day Supplements, I specialize in providing science-backed, personalized nutrition guidance to help individuals achieve their health and fitness goals. With expertise in dietary planning, supplement strategies, and performance nutrition, I work to empower clients with practical tools for lasting results. My approach blends evidence-based knowledge with real-world application, ensuring sustainable habits that support both everyday wellness and peak athletic performance.