STAFF

	Michael Macchioni, Sport Performance Coach Mike opened the doors at NEST, the first private sector training facility in Rhode Island geared specifically for athletes, in 1999. A graduate of Merrimack College where he played ice hockey and lacrosse, he worked for noted Strength and Conditioning pioneer Mike Boyle upon completing college. In addition to his duties at NEST, Mike currently serves as the Strength and Conditioning Coach for the 2011 Stanley Cup Champion Boston Bruins. He has worked with athletes from the NHL, NFL, MLB (several during their formative years in high school), and is a former Strength and Conditioning coach at Providence College. Mike is the 903rd coach certified as a strength and conditioning specialist and past state president of the National Strength and Conditioning Association and USA Weightlifting, and has been a featured speaker at several regional and national conferences for industry professionals. A Warwick native, Mike and his wife, Lindell, have four children; Michael, Maximus, Marcus, and Mya. He can be reached at mike@northeastsportstraining.com.
	Garrett McDonough, Sport Performance Coach Garrett has been with NEST since 2003. Currently, he is the Head Strength and Conditioning coach for the Providence Bruins. He is a graduate of the University of Florida, where he received a B.S. in Exercise and Sports Science. While attending college, Garrett was an intern Strength and Conditioning Coach, working with the several of the university’s nationally renowned intercollegiate athletic squads. He was certified as a strength and conditioning specialist, in 2003. In his time at NEST, he has worked with athletes of all levels from professional to preadolescent. From 2006 -2010 Garrett represented the NEST as an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at Brown University in addition to his primary responsibility of overseeing the sports training program at the NEST, where he has helped numerous high school and collegiate athletes to excel in their given disciplines and advance to the next level. Garrett is a native of Cranston, RI. He enjoys training, body boarding, and playing cards in his free time. He can be reached at garrett@northeastsportstraining.com
	Wayne Gray, BA, Sport Performance Coach Wayne is a senior coach and Director of Off-Site Programs, for the NEST. Currently, he oversees NEST management contracts for Warwick Public Schools, Lincoln Public Schools, Moses Brown School, and Brown University. Wayne received his undergraduate degree, in Kinesiology, in 2015. He, also, has a concentration in nutrition. He completed his internship, at the NEST, in December 2014, and continued as a part-time strength coach. He came to the NEST, as a full-time coach, upon graduating, in May 2015. As a Nutrition Consultant he brings a great deal of experience and knowledge in disseminating the most up-to-date information regarding proper, healthy, and effective supplementation. He can be reached at wayne@northeastsportstraining.com.
	Jason Oliveria, Registered Dietitian / CSCS Jason Oliveira, is both a Registered Dietitian and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. He has held world records in Powerlifting, taught wellness to audiences nation-wide, and can help you achieve your goals whether you are just taking your first steps to a healthier life or training for your next Olympic gold medal. He handles all of our nutritional planning, including the Boston / Providence Bruins. He has been training, coaching, and competing in extreme racing for, over, 10 years. With the popularity of these events, in the past 5 years, Jason has the experience and credentials to help you wether you are an experienced competitior or entering your first race. He is available for appointments 6 days a week, including evenings. He can be contacted at jason@northeastsportstraining.com or http://www.ragnaroktraining.com/#



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