The areas first true strength & conditioning facility
The Rate of Force facility is 100 % devoted to one thing...Improving performance on the field. We use multiple training methods to get the job done. We use the best from the worlds of powerlifting,strongman, sport performance, olympic weight lifting ,functional training, rehabilitation and injury prevention. All these aspects are applied in a program based on science that is proven to build a complete athlete. We work with athletes of all ages and develop a program base on an individual assessment to meet the needs of each athlete. We do not believe in cookie cutter programs we know each athlete has special needs and are not all the same.
Our semi-private, or small group, training guarantees an athlete-to-coach ratio of no more than 9:1 for small group — and 4:1 for semi private training. From here, they’re coached in a small group setting and put into an environment in which they can succeed and have fun.
This training format provides a motivating, unconditionally positive environment. When you’re down, there is always someone alongside you to pick you up. All our clients meet new people and develop strong friendships with those with whom they train. We make training enjoyable — and in the process, you discover that you’re capable of things that you’d never thought possible.
Our program includes
SPEED - Acceleration, Deceleration, Linear and Lateral Movement Techniques, Running Mechanics, Footwork
EXPLOSIVE POWER - Olympic Lifting, Plyometrics, Medicine Ball, Jumping & Landing Techniques
STRENGTH - Functional Approach, Thorough Instruction, Focus on Upper Body, Lower Body & Core
CONDITIONING - Game Ready Preparation for all Athletes.
FLEXIBILITY - Myofascial Release (Foam Rolling), Various Forms of Stretching, Muscle Activation
INJURY REDUCTION - Identify & Correct Muscular Imbalances, Balance & Stabilization
NUTRITION EDUCATION - Lessons, Tips and Advice
Coach Glielmi is a certified strength and conditioning specialist through the nsca, usa olympic level 1 sports performance coach, Iyca youth fitness specialist. And is currently working towards a masters degree in human movement and performance.
Rate of force staff and board of advisors Bio's
Nick Glielmi : Program design for sport performance, Olympic weight lifting specialist, combine preparation specialist.
B.S Springfield College Human Movement
NSCA Strength and Conditioning Specialist
USAW Sports performance Coach
Currently working on a M.S in Human performance.
Scott Talpey : Program design, research & testing for sport performance
B.S Springfield College Human Movement
M.S Southern Ct. State University Human Performance
PhD. Candidate University of Ballarat, Victoria Australia
Strength and Conditioning coach Southern Ct. State University (womens basketball) 2007 - 2009
Strength and Conditioning Coach Ballarat Miners 2009 - pres.
Staff member School of Health Sciences University of Ballarat
PhD title: the efficacy of various complex and contrast set protocols acute responses and chronic muscle power development.
How is acute power influenced by complex and contrast protocols and does this translate to chronic power adaptations and improved jump and sprint capacities?
Alex Trezza: Baseball skill development
NSCA Strength and conditioning specialist
Coach Alex Trezza has 11 years of professional baseball experience and five years of coaching experience. Trezza, a Division I All-America honoree in 2001, was a three-year member of Stony Brook’s baseball team. Among many accolades, he was named Freshman of The Year and New York State Baseball Conference Player of the Year. He holds several school records at Stony Brook, including single season home runs (23), career home runs (55) and RBI (176). Following his college career, Trezza was drafted in the 18th round by the Detroit Tigers in 2001. He played four years in the Detroit organization and received the Most Improved Player Award in 2003. Following his stint with Detroit, Trezza signed as a free agent with the Rockies and participated in spring training. He also spent time with the Worcester Tornadoes and the North Shore Spirit of the Canam League, where he led the league in home runs with 19 during the 2006 season.
Currently the Assistant Baseball Coach at The University of New Haven, Trezza spent the previous season as the hitting coach for Adelphi University where he helped guide the Panthers to a NCAA Division II East Regional round appearance. Adelphi finished the 2011 season with a 36-14-2 overall record and 19-6-1 Northeast-10 mark, second best in conference. They were statistically one of the strongest hitting teams in the NE-10. He also served as an assistant coach at Anna Maria College, helping guide the program to a record 21 wins and to postseason berths in both the TCCC Conference and the ECAC Championships.
