OUR TEAM
Brad Leshinske PhD. CSCS*D
Founder/Director of Sports Science and Performance
Assistant Professor and Coordinator of Exercise Science and Sports Fitness Administration at Saint Xavier University
As a strength and conditioning coach for 14 years, the road to my current position has been a blast. I started as an athlete at North Park University playing football. As a senior I worked at Atheltico Physical therapy doing rehab aid work with adults and athletes. Post graduation I worked as a personal trainer at Highland Park were I began their first speed and agility class. I worked with over 60 clients a week in personal training and with over 30 athletes a week in sports performance. I left Highland Park and worked at TP Sports, just training athletes. Within that facility we had some of the best athletes on the south side of Chicago train there. My boss left and I opened my own shop, Athletic Edge Sports Performance in 2008. During that time from '08 -'12 I trained over 5000 athletes in various sports. I moved to Florida in pursuit of helping a friends business out in which we trained more than 100 athletes a day from youth do professional. In 2014 I moved back home to Chicago and have been working for Fit Code LLC for 3 years and I am happy to come to Mount Prospect and train athletes and adults in the realm of Human Performance. I am also the coordinator of Exercise Science at Saint Xavier where I have the opportunity to help new coaches within our field.
Director of Sports Performance St. Laurence High School
Neumann Haus Racing team
Lewis Men's Volleyball - 4 NCAA All Americans final 4 appearance in 2011
Lewis Women's Volleyball - 2 NCAA All Americans
Lewis Women's Soccer
Lewis Men's and Women's Golf
Lewis Baseball Program
Lewis Mens's and Women's Swimming
First Alliance Volleyball Club, Michio Volleyball Club, Queen of Peace HS Volleyball
Brother Rice Football,Baseball, Rugby (4 state championships), Members of Hockey, Volleyball (player of the year baseball 2010)
Members of St. Rita Football, Baseball, Hockey
Members of Mount Carmel Football,Baseball, Hockey, Wrestling (Player of the year baseball 2010)
Members of Mother McCauley Volleyball, Lacrosse, Softball (player of the year 2011)
Members of USA Soccer Women's team
Members of Mexico Soccer team
10 MLB players
7 player of the year award winners in football, baseball, basketball, volleyball, golf
I have also been a sought after writer for such publications as performance menu by catalyst athletics, Wod talk, IYCA, and over 75 blog articles written.
Presentations:
- Leshinske, B. (2021). How to Implement Sports Science in the High School and Private Sector. International Youth Conditioning Association Summit, Cincinnati, Ohio, September 2021.
- Leshinske, B. (2021). The Business of Sports Performance. Keynote Presentation. International Youth Conditioning Association Summit, Cincinnati, Ohio, September 2021
- Leshinske, B. (2021). The Effect of Load on the Functional Movement Screen In-line Lunge and its Scoring Criteria. Podium Presentation. National Strength and Conditioning Conference, Orlando, FL, July, 2021.
- Leshinske, B. (2021). The Effect of Load on the Functional Movement Screen In-line Lunge and its Scoring Criteria. Poster Presentation. Saint Xavier University Research Expo, Chicago, IL, 2021.
- Leshinske, B. (2021). Using Data as a Means for Readiness at the High School Level. Presentation. Linked Fit Coaches Conference, March, 16th, 2021.
- Leshinske, B. (2021). Creating New Habits for a Healthy New Year. Presentation. St. Laurence High School Lunch and Learn, Burbank, IL, January, 2021.
- Leshinske, B. (2020). Creating New Habits for a Healthy New Year. Presentation. St. Laurence High School Lunch and Learn, Burbank, IL, January, 2020.
- Leshinske, B. (2020). Curriculum Design for Physical Education During Covid. Presentation. Nebraska Physical Education Summit, Virtual, 2020.
- Leshinske, B. (2020). Proper Program and Design of Plyometrics. International Youth Conditioning Association Summit, Detroit, Michigan, 2020.
- Leshinske, B. (2021). Program Design Considerations for the High School Athlete. Presentation. National Strength and Conditioning Michigan State Clinic, July, 2020.
- Leshinske, B. (2019). The Truth Behind the Numbers. Presentation. Great Lakes Analytical Conference, Stevenspoint Wisconsin, April 2019.
- Leshinske, B. (2019). The Functional Movement Screen and its Load Applications. Poster Presentation. Saint Xavier University Research Expo, Chicago, IL, 2019.
- Leshinske, B. (2019). From the Books to the Weight Room for Strength and Conditioning Coaches. Poster Presentation. United States Coaching Excellence Summit, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 2019.
- Leshinske, B. (2018). How to Effectively Assess Athletes in a Large Group. Hand-On Presentation. International Youth Conditioning Association Summit, Detroit, Michigan 2018.
- Leshinske, B. (2017). Methods of Teaching Deceleration Training. Hand-On Presentation. International Youth Conditioning Association Summit, Detroit, Michigan 2017.
- Leshinske, B. (2017). New Research on the FMS and its Injury Predictability. Presentation. National Strength and Conditioning Association, Illinois State Clinic, May, 2017.
- Leshinske, B. (2017). New Assessment Protocols for Athletes Presentation. National Strength and Conditioning Association NBA Coaches Symposium, Chicago, IL 2017.
- Leshinske, B. (2017). Program and Design for the Return to Play Athlete Presentation. National Strength and Conditioning Association Illinois State Clinic, 2017.
- Leshinske, B. (2016). Implementation of Plyometrics and Proper Warm Up for Sports Performance Presentation. Glazier Sports Performance Clinic, Itasca, IL 2016.
- 2014 Fit Code LLC - Present 30 presentations from Nutrition to Program and Design
- NSCA – Exam Prep Committee for CSSP 2020 – Present
- NSCA – Vice President of Rugby SIG 2017- Present
- NSCA – Sport Science Committee – 2020 – Present
- NSCA – Exam Prep Committee CSCS – 2017-2018
- NSCA – Exam Committee CSCS Content Expert Exam Writer – 2018 – Pres
- NSCA – Exam Committee Sports Science Exam Creator 2019- Pres
Moe Shatat CSCS. TSAC. NRP.
Owner/Director of Volleyball Performance
6th season working with Adversity VBC
Contact: [email protected]
I have completed my undergrad with a B.S in Exercise & Movement Science, with a minor in Health and Wellness Promotion. My certifications include N.S.C.A CSCS (Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist), N.S.C.A TSAC(Tactical S&C Coach), and N.R.P. (National Registered Paramedic).I completed two major research projects involving vertical jump and wearable technology. After interning with Brad Leshinske at Primetime Sports Performance I was offered an Asst. Strength Coach position at our Mount Prospect Location. Now I am the owner, and Director of Volleyball Performance. My specialties are volleyball training & development, data & analytics, athlete performance evaluations, and Exercise Science Technology. I plan on using all my knowledge to advance all athletes that I work with.
Research:
Owner/Director of Volleyball Performance
6th season working with Adversity VBC
Contact: [email protected]
I have completed my undergrad with a B.S in Exercise & Movement Science, with a minor in Health and Wellness Promotion. My certifications include N.S.C.A CSCS (Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist), N.S.C.A TSAC(Tactical S&C Coach), and N.R.P. (National Registered Paramedic).I completed two major research projects involving vertical jump and wearable technology. After interning with Brad Leshinske at Primetime Sports Performance I was offered an Asst. Strength Coach position at our Mount Prospect Location. Now I am the owner, and Director of Volleyball Performance. My specialties are volleyball training & development, data & analytics, athlete performance evaluations, and Exercise Science Technology. I plan on using all my knowledge to advance all athletes that I work with.
Research:
- Motor Behavior of the Volleyball Approach
- Negative Effects of Cold Water Immersion Post Exercise on Muscle Growth
- Validation of Vertical Displacement and Jump Load using VERT Sensors on Volleyball Athletes
Aaron Witz CSCS, LMT, BCTMB, FMT
MASSAGE THERAPIST/ASSISTANT COACH ADVERSITY VOLLEYBALL
4th season working with Adversity VBC
Aaron has been a licensed massage therapist for over 7 years.
Experienced with working with an athletic population, Aaron has lent his skills to a variety of sporting events including the Chicago Marathon, the Crossfit Games, the AVP Gold Tournament Championships, and several Ragnar Relays. In his attempt to stay on top of current trends in the field and in addition to traditional manual techniques, Aaron is also certified in the use of Cupping Therapy, Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization, Kinesiotape, and Floss Bands. Aaron has teamed up with Primetime Sports Performance to provide rehabilitative and postgame recovery treatment for Adversity Players
MASSAGE THERAPIST/ASSISTANT COACH ADVERSITY VOLLEYBALL
4th season working with Adversity VBC
Aaron has been a licensed massage therapist for over 7 years.
Experienced with working with an athletic population, Aaron has lent his skills to a variety of sporting events including the Chicago Marathon, the Crossfit Games, the AVP Gold Tournament Championships, and several Ragnar Relays. In his attempt to stay on top of current trends in the field and in addition to traditional manual techniques, Aaron is also certified in the use of Cupping Therapy, Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization, Kinesiotape, and Floss Bands. Aaron has teamed up with Primetime Sports Performance to provide rehabilitative and postgame recovery treatment for Adversity Players
Eric Krasich MSc, CSCS
Head Strength Coach Adversity Volleyball South Locations
4th season working with Adversity VBC
I graduated with a degree in Physical Education from Benedictine University in 2019. At Benedictine, I was one of the members of the inaugural team for the Men’s Volleyball program in 2015 and was an NCAA scholar athlete throughout all of my 4 years of eligibility. Upon graduation, I moved to London to play volleyball in the top division in England and get my MSc in Applied Sport and Exercise Science with a specialism in Strength and Conditioning. I am excited to help athletes achieve their goals and ambitions.
Head Strength Coach Adversity Volleyball South Locations
4th season working with Adversity VBC
I graduated with a degree in Physical Education from Benedictine University in 2019. At Benedictine, I was one of the members of the inaugural team for the Men’s Volleyball program in 2015 and was an NCAA scholar athlete throughout all of my 4 years of eligibility. Upon graduation, I moved to London to play volleyball in the top division in England and get my MSc in Applied Sport and Exercise Science with a specialism in Strength and Conditioning. I am excited to help athletes achieve their goals and ambitions.
Austin Jones MS. CSCS.
Head Strength Coach Adversity Volleyball Vernon Hills
2nd season working with Adversity VBC
Austin is an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach working primarily with Boys Volleyball players at Adversity Volleyball Club, ages 14 to 18. Austin attended Carroll University in Waukesha, WI. While at Carroll, he received a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science and a Master’s degree in Sport Physiology and Performance Coaching. Austin is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. During graduate school, he got hands on experience as a Human Performance Coach working with the University’s Men’s and Women’s Lacrosse teams. He also has published 2 research abstracts and is currently working towards completing a manuscript for one of said abstracts.
Head Strength Coach Adversity Volleyball Vernon Hills
2nd season working with Adversity VBC
Austin is an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach working primarily with Boys Volleyball players at Adversity Volleyball Club, ages 14 to 18. Austin attended Carroll University in Waukesha, WI. While at Carroll, he received a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science and a Master’s degree in Sport Physiology and Performance Coaching. Austin is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. During graduate school, he got hands on experience as a Human Performance Coach working with the University’s Men’s and Women’s Lacrosse teams. He also has published 2 research abstracts and is currently working towards completing a manuscript for one of said abstracts.