Robert Dunlevy is proud to be a West Virginia native.   His passion for fitness started at an early age and led him to pursue a Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiology.   Early on in his career, he became Director of an Outpatient Aquatic Therapy in Bridgeport WV.  His desire to improve lives led him to also start a Personal Training business specializing in Post Rehabilitation and Fitness.  From there, he spread his expertise into taking the lead as Head Exercise Physiologist at Waynesburg Hospital while maintaining his Personal Training business in Morgantown.  He also, served as adjunct professor for a short stent at Waynesburg College.  He was then recruited by Pro Performance Rx at inception as the Fitness Director.

This eventually led to taking over as General Manager of Pro Performance Rx.  He has brought his overall philosophy of fitness to expanding Pro Performance.   His philosophy is based on the reality that “Fitness is an Evolutionary Process for Everyone”.  From beginner to elite athlete, under Robert, Pro makes sure it offers something for EVERYONE. Three locations for One Price. He wants everyone to BE MORE!

Morgantown native Andy Altemus is the Director of Baseball/Softball at Pro Performance, having previously served as lead pitching instructor.  Altemus is a former professional pitcher in the San Francisco Giants organization.  Andy enjoyed an outstanding college career that started at Potomac State College and ended at West Virginia University.

He was named WVU’s pitching MVP during the 2010 season, a campaign in which he set the all-time WVU record for appearances in a single season. Altemus is also a former standout and two time state champion in the Morgantown Post 2 American Legion program.  Andy graduated from West Virginia University with a degree in Athletic Coaching Education in 2011. Andy will also be coaching the Pro Elite Redbirds Youth Baseball Program.

Ryan specializes in functional movement screening and performance enhancement. He has an extensive knowledge of sports medicine and strength & conditioning that he utilizes to help athletes achieve their goals and performance needs.

Prior to working at Pro Performance, Ryan worked at Elite Athletic Performance, in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, as a sports performance coach. There he was responsible for a multitude of duties. His duties included: supervising and coaching athletes ages 8 through the master adult athlete, providing sports nutrition recommendations for performance and recovery, screening athletes for injury risks and faults, designing, implementing and adjusting over 200 individual programs for clients/athletes, and coordinating with physical therapists in rehabilitation and reconditioning of athletes. Previously, Ryan attended California University of Pennsylvania to earn his Masters of Science. He worked as an intern strength and conditioning coach for the football, baseball, and track and field teams. During that time, he was also a graduate assistant athletic trainer and strength coach at Penn State University, Fayette Branch, covering their athletic teams.

Ryan is very proud of the time he spent working with The Ignition Athletic Performance group. He traveled to China for three weeks as the professional basketball team’s athletic trainer and strength and conditioning coach. The team’s trip to China was for a pre-Olympic challenge against the Chinese National Team. Upon returning to the states, a second 3 game series against Dominican Republic Olympic Team was played at Northern Kentucky University.

Education
California University of Pennsylvania – California, Pennsylvania
Masters of Science in Athletic Training and Sports Performance
Thesis: The Effects of a Novel Elastic Ankle Taping on Functional Performance

Ohio University –Athens, Ohio
Bachelors of Science in Athletic Training  & Psychology Minor

Certifications
USA Weightlifting Sports Performance Coach
NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
NASM Certified Performance Specialist
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
American Heart Association CPR/AED Professional Rescuer Certification
BOC Athletic Training Certified
Functional Movement Screen Certified

“Change is a process, Not an event.”

Amanda LaPorte

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

MS, RDN, LD

Areas of Work:

• Sports Nutrition
• Women’s Health
• GI health
• Symptoms Management
• General Health

As one of the newest members of the Pro team, Amanda comes all the way from Seattle, WA. After growing up as a competitive volleyball player then later transitioning to recreational weightlifting, she has always enjoyed physical activity. It was this love of activity that guided her to her first Bachelors degrees in Exercise Science. After completing that degree, she grew frustrated with trying to figure out “the right” way to eat. It was this frustration that drove her to go back to school for nutrition and to become a dietitian. She continued her education by completing a Masters in Nutritional Sciences, emphasizing in Sports Nutrition.

To become a registered dietitian, she had to complete over 1,000 internship hours in various food-related venues. She’s had a wide variety of experiences ranging from a:

• Personal chef for a private company
• Nutrition educator at the local food bank
• Fueling station volunteer with the University of Washington Football team
• Menu analyzer for a meal delivery service
• Intern counselor at an outpatient eating disorder clinic
• Intern at a sports physical therapy facility

Amanda is very passionate about nutrition and wants to help people sift through all the nutrition information. She does not believe that there is a “one size fits all” approach to eating, but that everyone is unique. Her goal is to help you understand how you should be eating specifically for your body, and how nutrition can support your goals.

Kernell Borneo is originally from Trinidad. He came to the United States to play collegiate soccer and received an athletic scholarship to Missouri Baptist University followed by another at WVU.

He has been involved in travel soccer for more than 12 years and also serves as the Director of Coaching for Pro Performance, Tri State Elite and Fury Soccer Club. He has coached four different teams that went on to win 11 State Championship titles. Most recently, his U16G Fury team, U17B Pro Performance Select team, and his U13B team were the 2016 State Champs. Kernell was also voted 2015 West Virginia boys Competitive Coach of the year. He is also a Staff Coach for the West Virginia ODP program.

From 2005 – 2007, he was the Coach for the University High School Boys Team. He was also the Assistant Coach to Mike Kelleher for the Super Y U20 Illusion Summer Girls team in 2008. The team was made up of collegiate players from schools and universities including WVU, Tennessee, Morehead State, Cincinnati, and WV Wesleyan.

Kernell has also worked numerous youth camps and clinics in many states throughout the country. He is the Director of all Pro Performance soccer camps and has coached both the Men’s and Women’s WVU soccer camps, MYSA soccer camps, and West Ham Soccer Camps in Pittsburgh and Morgantown. He has also had the opportunity to coach at the National West Ham Camp in Georgia alongside Tony Carr who is regarded as one of the best youth coaches in Europe. More recently (November 2015), he coached a Bayern Munich ID camp in Morgantown, WV. He continues to educate himself under US Youth Soccer, the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA),  and other avenues. He holds a NSCAA Director of Coaching Diploma, NSCAA National Diploma, NSCAA Youth Diploma, NSCAA Goalkeeping 1 and 2 Diploma, Coerver Coaching Youth Diploma, A National Youth License from USSF and a Certificate from West Ham United Premier Soccer club in London, England. He also visited Bayern Munich for a week-long observation and classroom sessions. While in Germany, he had the opportunity watch the academy and first team train and play games.

Kernell took his U14B Pro Performance Select team to England in 2013 to compete against Youth Academies in London and watched Premiership teams such as West Ham United, Fulham, Manchester United, and Chelsea play while he was there.

In August of 2016, he went to England as a Staff a coach with Sport 11’s youth teams and his players had the opportunity to play against Fullham, Reading FC, and Sheffield United.  The group also trained with the academy coaches at Fulham, Reading, Derby County and Crystal Palace.

Thomas started Mountaineer CrossFit in September 2009 while he was finishing his Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology at WVU and has watched it continue to grow into the most successful CrossFit gym in the Morgantown area. Thomas prides himself on providing the best CrossFit coaching in the area. His goal is to help everyone that walks through the door as much as he can regardless of their fitness goals.  He has proudly coached individuals and teams to the Regional level of the CrossFit Games and has reached that level himself for four consecutive years. Thomas aims to instill the same passion he has for health and fitness into his clients. If you are looking to lose weight and/or get healthy or are an ex-athlete or competitor just looking for a new challenge don’t hesitate to contact Mountaineer CrossFit! (t_hooton@hotmail.com)

• Owner and Founder of Mountaineer CrossFit
• Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science from Fairmont State University
• Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiology from West Virginia University School of Medicine
• College Basketball Player and Team Captain
• 7th Place Finisher in 2010 CrossFit Games Central East Regional
• 13th in the World in 2011 CrossFit Open
• 10th Place Finisher in 2011 Mid Atlantic Regional
• 7th in the World 2012 CrossFit Open
• 15th Place Finisher in 2012 Mid Atlantic Regional
• Coach of 2012 Mid Atlantic Regional Mountaineer CrossFit Team (17th Place)
• 13th Place Finisher in 2013 Mid Atlantic Regional
• Coach of 2013 Mid Atlantic Regional Mountaineer CrossFit Team (11th Place)
• CF-L1 Trainer
• CF Kids Trainer
• NCSF Certified Personal Trainer
• Catapult Olympic Lifting Certification
• Over Eight Years Training Experience
• Over Five Years CrossFit Experience

Morgantown native Andy Altemus is the Director of Baseball/Softball at Pro Performance, having previously served as lead pitching instructor.  Altemus is a former professional pitcher in the San Francisco Giants organization.  Andy enjoyed an outstanding college career that started at Potomac State College and ended at West Virginia University.

He was named WVU’s pitching MVP during the 2010 season, a campaign in which he set the all-time WVU record for appearances in a single season. Altemus is also a former standout and two time state champion in the Morgantown Post 2 American Legion program.  Andy graduated from West Virginia University with a degree in Athletic Coaching Education in 2011. Andy will also be coaching the Pro Elite Redbirds Youth Baseball Program.

Ryan specializes in functional movement screening and performance enhancement. He has an extensive knowledge of sports medicine and strength & conditioning that he utilizes to help athletes achieve their goals and performance needs.

Prior to working at Pro Performance, Ryan worked at Elite Athletic Performance, in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, as a sports performance coach. There he was responsible for a multitude of duties. His duties included: supervising and coaching athletes ages 8 through the master adult athlete, providing sports nutrition recommendations for performance and recovery, screening athletes for injury risks and faults, designing, implementing and adjusting over 200 individual programs for clients/athletes, and coordinating with physical therapists in rehabilitation and reconditioning of athletes. Previously, Ryan attended California University of Pennsylvania to earn his Masters of Science. He worked as an intern strength and conditioning coach for the football, baseball, and track and field teams. During that time, he was also a graduate assistant athletic trainer and strength coach at Penn State University, Fayette Branch, covering their athletic teams.

Ryan is very proud of the time he spent working with The Ignition Athletic Performance group. He traveled to China for three weeks as the professional basketball team’s athletic trainer and strength and conditioning coach. The team’s trip to China was for a pre-Olympic challenge against the Chinese National Team. Upon returning to the states, a second 3 game series against Dominican Republic Olympic Team was played at Northern Kentucky University.

Education
California University of Pennsylvania – California, Pennsylvania
Masters of Science in Athletic Training and Sports Performance
Thesis: The Effects of a Novel Elastic Ankle Taping on Functional Performance

Ohio University –Athens, Ohio
Bachelors of Science in Athletic Training  & Psychology Minor

Certifications
USA Weightlifting Sports Performance Coach
NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
NASM Certified Performance Specialist
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
American Heart Association CPR/AED Professional Rescuer Certification
BOC Athletic Training Certified
Functional Movement Screen Certified

“Change is a process, Not an event.”

Kernell Borneo is originally from Trinidad. He came to the United States to play collegiate soccer and received an athletic scholarship to Missouri Baptist University followed by another at WVU.

He has been involved in travel soccer for more than 12 years and also serves as the Director of Coaching for Pro Performance, Tri State Elite and Fury Soccer Club. He has coached four different teams that went on to win 11 State Championship titles. Most recently, his U16G Fury team, U17B Pro Performance Select team, and his U13B team were the 2016 State Champs. Kernell was also voted 2015 West Virginia boys Competitive Coach of the year. He is also a Staff Coach for the West Virginia ODP program.

From 2005 – 2007, he was the Coach for the University High School Boys Team. He was also the Assistant Coach to Mike Kelleher for the Super Y U20 Illusion Summer Girls team in 2008. The team was made up of collegiate players from schools and universities including WVU, Tennessee, Morehead State, Cincinnati, and WV Wesleyan.

Kernell has also worked numerous youth camps and clinics in many states throughout the country. He is the Director of all Pro Performance soccer camps and has coached both the Men’s and Women’s WVU soccer camps, MYSA soccer camps, and West Ham Soccer Camps in Pittsburgh and Morgantown. He has also had the opportunity to coach at the National West Ham Camp in Georgia alongside Tony Carr who is regarded as one of the best youth coaches in Europe. More recently (November 2015), he coached a Bayern Munich ID camp in Morgantown, WV. He continues to educate himself under US Youth Soccer, the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA),  and other avenues. He holds a NSCAA Director of Coaching Diploma, NSCAA National Diploma, NSCAA Youth Diploma, NSCAA Goalkeeping 1 and 2 Diploma, Coerver Coaching Youth Diploma, A National Youth License from USSF and a Certificate from West Ham United Premier Soccer club in London, England. He also visited Bayern Munich for a week-long observation and classroom sessions. While in Germany, he had the opportunity watch the academy and first team train and play games.

Kernell took his U14B Pro Performance Select team to England in 2013 to compete against Youth Academies in London and watched Premiership teams such as West Ham United, Fulham, Manchester United, and Chelsea play while he was there.

In August of 2016, he went to England as a Staff a coach with Sport 11’s youth teams and his players had the opportunity to play against Fullham, Reading FC, and Sheffield United.  The group also trained with the academy coaches at Fulham, Reading, Derby County and Crystal Palace.

Tyler Shorter is a 26-year-old Morgantown native entering his fourth year as a baseball instructor and third year as a strength & conditioning coach at Pro Performance Rx. Tyler has been around Pro Performance for over 20 years, growing up participating in programs and groups as a kid.

Tyler graduated from Morgantown High School & furthered his education at Potomac State College and later Shepherd University. Sustaining an arm injury his freshman year, Tyler committed to learning as much as possible about strength training, nutrition, and baseball-related mechanics. Working back from his injury ahead of schedule through rebuilding himself, Tyler increased his athleticism, which aided in an increase in his throwing velocity, stamina, & arm health. He earned his BA in Psychology with minors in Athletic Coaching and Nutrition in 2020. Tyler has continued his education by earning several certifications. He is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Certified Arm Care Pitching Biomechanist, and Certified Arm Care Specials.

Give Tyler a follow on Instagram @coach_tyler_shorter and Twitter @Tyler_Shorter. You may contact Tyler via phone at (304) 685-0532 and email at tyler@properformancerx.com.

Emily McDonough is on staff as the lead softball instructor with Pro Elite Softball. Emily comes to Pro Performance after coaching stints at Frostburg State University and Kenyon College. She was also the head coach at Southern Vermont College.

As a player, Emily competed at NCAA Division I St. Bonaventure University where she broke the program’s all-time hits record and became the only player in St. Bonaventure history to surpass the 200-hit mark. She also finished with the most runs scored in program history (108), second-most stolen bases (96) and third-best batting average (.382). In 2016, she was named to both the Atlantic 10’s All-Conference team and Academic All-Conference team. She also was a member of the 2016 Atlantic 10’s Commissioner’s Honor Roll and graduated in 2016 with a bachelor’s degree in sports science. She completed her master’s degree in school counseling at Frostburg State and currently works at Davis & Elkins College.

A native of Marlboro, New York, Emily is a member of the National Fastpitch Coaches Association and the American School Counseling Association.

Emily is available for private instruction and will lead all of Pro Elite Softball’s camps and clinics.

Sarah Tekavec, M.S. – (Alderson Broaddus University)

Sarah Tekavec was a former softball player at Alderson Broaddus University. Tekavec is an alumnus of Morgantown High School.  During her time at Alderson Broaddus, Tekavec started games in each outfield position, shortstop, and catcher. Tekavec was a 2x-member of the All-Academic GMAC team and an All-Freshman nominee. Tekavec also led in RBIs and doubles in various seasons for the Battlers.

Tekavec has since been coaching club softball for 4 years, and currently coaches an 18u College Showcase team She is available for lessons for all position players and hitting.

Amanda Beers, M.S. (West Virginia University)

Amanda Beers is a native of Allentown, PA. Beers is an alumnus of West Virginia University where she studied Exercise Science and was a strong member of the Club Gymnastics team. Beers joins the softball staff after completing her M.S. in Exercise Physiology from the School of Medicine. She will be involved in helping young female athletes understand how to train their bodies and minds, and better themselves athletically.

Nikki Nuzum has joined the Pro Performance Softball staff.  Nuzum a former All State selection from East Fairmont High School, is available for individual lessons and will also be a lead instructor in all Pro Performance softball camps and clinics.

After a stellar career at East Fairmont High School where she was named the NCAC Player of the Year as a senior, Nuzum continued her dominance at Fairmont State College.  She was a WVIAC All Conference  pitcher for the Falcons as well as an Academic All District selection.

Sydney Wilson – (Waynesburg University)

Sydney Wilson is from Pentress, WV. Wilson graduated from Clay Battelle High School and is currently playing her collegiate career at Waynesburg University. Wilson is an extremely talented LHP who in a single season at Waynesburg has brought in various awards and accolades. She led the PAC in various pitching categories helping Waynesburg to win the conference championship and appear in the NCAA tournament.

For her efforts, Wilson was awarded multiple PAC Pitcher of Week, PAC Newcomer of the Year, PAC Pitcher of the Year, ECAC Pitcher of the Year, NCAA DIII Union Regional All Tournament Team, 1st-Team PAC Selection, and 3rd-Team All NFCA NCAA All-Region 7.

Jordan Gessner

Education / Certifications

1. S. Exercise Science (Performance Enhancement and Injury Prevention – PennWest University)

-NASM PES Certified

-NASE SES Certified

-(Preparing for CSCS Exam)

Work  Experience

CalU of PA – Graduate Assistant

-Worked with CalU strength and conditioning department for 2 years.

-Trained and assisted with 12+ sport teams (men and women).

-Developed unique programming for multiple sports based on needs of coaches and athletes.

-Assisted in facility management and upkeep of the weight room and athletic areas we utilized.

Elizabeth Forward High School – Strength and Conditioning Coach

-Organized strength training for Elizabeth Forward high school for their preseason and in season workouts.

-Utilized the weight room, basketball court, and football field to gain strength, speed, and explosiveness before season time.

-Emphasized injury prevention protocols in season and adjusted training based on specific needs of each position.

Athletic Experience

-Division II basketball athlete (2016-2019)

-Academic Honor Roll each season

-3 Sport high school athlete (soccer, basketball, baseball)

Travis Renner is on staff at Pro Performance and works with all positions. Renner was a standout at University High School in Morgantown where he was a 1st team All-State, 1st team All-OVAC, and 1st team All-Area performer. Renner currently plays at West Virginia Wesleyan College in Buckhannon, WV. He will be available for lessons throughout the summer and off season months.

STEVE COUP

FITNESS DIRECTOR / PERSONAL TRAINER

B.S.

Specializations

• Weight Loss
• Strength, Endurance, and Circuit Training
• Stress Relief
• Motivation

Steven Coup is a dedicated personal trainer and the Fitness Coordinator at Pro Performance. Steven developed a passion for exercising and weight training at a young age. His skills and abilities continued to evolve as he pursued two Bachelor’s degrees in Exercise Physiology and Health Science from Fairmont State University, taking the next step in his fitness journey. Steven has over 14 years of training experience at Pro Performance. He strives to make people healthier, feel better about themselves, relieve stress, increase energy and gain the ability to hit their fitness goals, whatever they may be. Some of his clients call him the HYPE MAN, and “FULL OF MOTIVATION AND POSITVE ENERGY!” Steven has a passion for fitness and strength training and is blessed to share this with the members of Pro Performance. It’s time to ask yourself, “HOW COULD STEVE HELP YOU?”

Contact Steven at scoup@properformancerx.com

JOHN STARKEY

PERSONAL TRAINER

B.S., CPT

Specializations

• Weight Loss
• Functional Exercise
• Weight Training
• Circuit Training

John works with people of all age groups and believes that fitness is the key to a long healthy life. One on one personal training, group fitness classes, and being a FitClub Coach are a few examples of John’s diverse fitness strategies. His goal is to help personalize a unique training program that fits your needs. With a healthy balance of weight and circuit training, he will find ways to improve your everyday life. John can be counted on to make your goals his goals. If you’re interested in trying something new or changing up your typical exercise routine, come to Pro Performance and let John invest in you.

John Starkey is a graduate of West Virginia University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration. After helping several of his friends reach their fitness goals, he changed gears and decided to pursue a career in fitness. John became a Certified Personal Trainer through the American Council of Exercise in hopes of helping others to reach their fitness goals. John works with people of all age groups and believes that fitness is the key to a long, healthy life.

John has a hand in many of our training programs here at Pro Performance. One on one personal training, group fitness classes, and being a FitClub Coach are a few examples of John’s diverse fitness strategies. His goal is to help personalize a unique training program that fits each client’s needs. With a healthy balance of weight and circuit training, he finds ways to improve clients’ daily lives. John enjoys meeting new clients and can be counted on to make your goals his goals.  He is confident he can make a plan that will work with your lifestyle. If you’re interested in trying something new or changing up your typical exercise routine, come to Pro Performance and let John invest in you.

GABRIELLA PEARSE,

B.A. , CPT

PERSONAL TRAINER / GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTOR

Specializations

• Strength Training
• Circuit Training
• Motivation

Gabriella strives to teach, motivate, and train clients to be the best they can be! Personalizing each workout with the client in mind. She pushes you to get out of your comfort zone at your own pace.
With Gabriella’s background in psychology and speciality in behavior change, she trains to help you shift your mindset and set you up for success!

West Virginia native Kimberly A. B. Zaph, MS, CSCS, ACSM EP-C, began her passion for fitness and wellness in high school by participating in multiple sports and working part-time as a dance instructor.  While earning her Masters in Exercise Physiology at West Virginia University, she was a principle dancer for the Orchesis Modern Dance Company and was named a UDA All-American as a member of WVU Dance Team. She holds numerous nationally recognized fitness certifications and has served in leadership roles for the ACE, ACSM and was a two-term State Director for the NSCA (2003 Director of the Year). Throughout her professional career, Kimberly has worked locally, regionally and nationally serving as a leader in the fitness industry and managing corporate wellness programs to helping people improve their quality of life and achieve their health, fitness and wellness goals.

In addition to serving as the Director of Group Fitness and Fit Club at Pro Performance, Kimberly works as a Continuing Education Provider and Subject Matter Expert for the American Council on Exercise (ACE) and as Adjunct Faculty for the WVU College of Physical Activity and Sports Sciences. She enjoys providing fitness/wellness services for various types of clientele and continues her passion for fitness by teaching a diverse combination of group fitness classes. She wants every participant at Pro Performance to experience the joy of movement!

Krystle is committed to helping people achieve their goals and live their best lives! Her willingness to support individuals in achieving a wide range of fitness goals, from hiking with friends to lifting heavier weights, makes her a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their fitness and well-being.

Krystle understands that everyone has unique needs and preferences when it comes to fitness, and she can tailor her approach to meet the specific needs of each individual. She can provide guidance and support on proper exercise form and technique, offer nutritional advice, and help individuals track their progress over time.

Whether someone is just starting on their fitness journey or is looking to take their fitness to the next level, Krystle can provide the motivation and support needed to achieve success. Her dedication to helping people live their best lives is a valuable asset to anyone looking to improve their overall health and well-being.

Mike has a passion for the outdoors and that’s where his fitness journey began. Mountain biking, hiking, skiing and snowboarding lead him to improve his exercise regimen so he could enjoy the activities he loves even more.
“It’s the snowball effect, exercise leads to better sleep, better sleep leads into having more energy and feeling better which leads into an active healthy lifestyle, physically and mentally.”

My goal is to transform lives through making health and wellness obtainable for everyone, no matter their age or current level of fitness. Starting with the basics and progressively integrating learned skills and techniques to reach and surpass your fitness goals. My job as a personal trainer is to inspire and challenge you. I also create a workout program specific to your needs that is effective, efficient, and enjoyable, so that it remains a life-long endeavor. I received my personal trainer certification through the National Academy of Sports Medicine.

Contact Mike at mike@properformancerx.com