Nathan

Director of Sports Performance - Warsaw

Nate has his M.S. in Sports Performance, B.S in Exercise Science from Ball State University. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and has his Strength and Conditioning Coach Certification (SCCC). Prior to OPS he was a Strength and Conditioning Graduate Assistant at Ball State University where he worked with women's soccer, swimming, and men's and women's diving. He interned at Marquette University, Western Michigan, and Notre Dame. Outside of work, Nate enjoys reading and watching sports. He also enjoys traveling to major league baseball stadiums, he has visited 22 ballparks and plans to add several more to the list.

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Paul

Director of Sports Performance

Paul has his M.S. in Exercise Physiology from University of Maine and a B.S. in Kinesiology and Exercise Science from University of Maine. He is a Certified Functional Strength Coach (CFSC). Prior to OPS he was an Exercise Physiologist/Strength and Conditioning Coach for Orthopedics Northeast from 2002-2010. Co-Owner and lead trainer of Power Athletics Training Center from 2010 - 2012. Co-Owner and sports performance director of OZ Strength and Conditioning. He has been in his role with OPS since 2017. He played collegiate hockey at the University of Maine. When he’s not at work, he enjoys mountain biking and home improvement projects.

Eli

Sports Performance Coach

Eli has her B.S. in General Studies with minors in psychology and organizational leadership from IPFW. She is TPI Fitness Level 2 certified and a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) through NASM. Prior to OPS she was a personal trainer at Max Fitness and coached youth soccer. She currently runs all adult fitness programming and golf performance training at OPS - Ash Center. Outside of work she enjoys playing soccer, spending time with family and friends, and enjoys attending concerts.

Jon

Lead Sports Performance Coach - Internship Coordinator

Jon has his B.S. in Exercise Science from Manchester University, and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). Prior to OPS he worked in Chattanooga, TN as a bootcamp instructor and personal trainer at Scenic City Bootcamp. At OPS, he works on developing clients into better athletes through proper fundamental movements, proper speed mechanics, and strength and power. He was a four-year starting defensive end at Manchester University. He was voted a senior captain and earned HCAC All-Conference honors. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and family and playing a large variety of video games.

Shay

Sports Performance Coach - Warsaw

Shay leads our sports performance training at our OPS Warsaw location. Shay joined the OPS team in 2021 as an intern in our sports performance program. She graduates from Grace College this winter with a degree in exercise science. She enjoys helping people learn how to move effectively to reach goals both athletically and personally. Outside of work, she enjoys powerlifting and spending time with her family and friends.

Lauren

Performance Coach

CJ

Sports Performance Coach

CJ has his B.S. in Sports Performance from Indiana State University where he played football. He also has his CFSC (certified functional strength coach). "I am a huge advocate for the youth. To give my story and testimony to the youth as they develop into adulthood motivates me most. Authenticity and genuine care for their characters go very far in their development. Sports is half the story, the actual person behind the athleticism means more."

Alex

Sports Performance Coach

Originally from Fort Wayne, attended University of Indianapolis where he graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science. He holds a CSCS (Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist) certification. Moved to New Orleans in 2018 where he worked with middle school and high school athletes, college athletes, as well as professional athletes in the NFL and MLB. Grew up playing hockey and lacrosse. Avid Ohio State and Colorado Avalanche fan.