Next Level Staff

Joe Aratari, BA, BS, CFSC, FMS
Director of Marketing/ High School S&C, Internship Coordinator

• Head Strength Coach, Penfield HS
• Strength Coach, 9 Nazareth College Teams
• NYS Director of HS S&C, NHSSCA
• Certified Functional Strength Coach
• Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science  (SUNY Brockport)
• Bachelors of Arts in Criminal Justice (SUNY Plattsburgh)
• MY WHY: I’m on a mission to help as many people as possible reach their full potential to become high performance people in every aspect of sport and life.
• Fun Fact: I was once on ESPN top ten plays (#3) for soccer in college. 

Dylan Brickner, BS, CSCS
Strength Coach, Mobile Training Coordinator, Office Manager

• NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
• Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science (SUNY Brockport)
• Assistant Strength Coach, Nazareth College Cross Country/ Track and Field
• MY WHY: What drives me and my evolution as a coach is to help further personal and athletic growth in those I’m lucky enough to work with.
• Fun Fact: I love to cook!

Haley Brucato, BS, CSCS
Strength Coach

• NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
• Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science (SUNY Brockport)
• Swam collegiately 4 years at SUNY Brockport
• MY WHY: To reach and inspire as many athletes as possible through the enjoyment of strength & conditioning while giving them the tools to optimize their performance in their sport & life
• Fun Fact: I competed on the national level for synchronized swimming before getting into racing!

Connor McJury, MS, BS, CSCS
Strength Coach

• Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach, RIT
• Strength Coach, Victor High School
• Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science (SUNY Brockport)
• Masters of Science in Exercise Science (SUNY Cortland)
• My Why:  To build physically, mentally, and emotionally resilient athletes and people, while also helping to enjoy the process of life-long and consistent improvement.
• Fun Fact: I have a Black Belt in Karate

David Broussard, MS, BS, CFSC
Strength Coach

• Strength Coach, Webster Schroeder Hockey and Lacrosse
• Strength Coach, Gananda High School
• Health/PE Teacher, Gananda High School
• Certified Functional Strength Coach
• Masters of Science in Physical Education, Health and Recreation (Emporia State)
• Bachelors of Science in Physical Education (SUNY Brockport)
• MY WHY: I love to help anyone I can get to where they want to be and have a good time doing it. Also while creating lasting relationships with them.
• Fun Fact: I have an infectious laugh

Bryce Szudzik, CFSC
Strength Coach

• Strength Coach, Gates Chili HS
• Certified Functional Strength Coach
• Played 4 years of college football at SUNY Brockport
• MY WHY: To aid in the development of athletes not only as players, but as people, through their attitude and effort.
• Fun Fact: I am a 2x taekwondo national champion

Reese Michaels, BS, CFSC
Strength Coach

• Strength Coach, Wayne HS
• Certified Functional Strength Coach (CFSC)
• 3 Year Captain for SUNY Brockport Swimming and Diving
• MY WHY: to spread the knowledge of strength and conditioning to all age demographics to not only increase sports performance but to increase quality of life and prevent injury 
• Fun Fact: I have a 3-legged dog 

Dr. Russ Manalastas PT, SCS, COMT, CSCS, TPI
Owner, MANA Performance Therapy 
Partnered Sports Physical Therapy Office Located Inside Next Level

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (University at Buffalo)
• Board Certified Sports Clinical Specialist
• Bachelor’s in Exercise Science (University at Buffalo)
• Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist
• Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
• Titleist Performance Institute Certified
• MY WHY: We fully invest in our clients and athletes to empower them to overcome any obstacle or issue they are facing. Regardless of what they are dealing with, we will do everything we can to get our clients to a level they expect and deserve.
• Fun fact: I played in an all-star baseball game at Shea Stadium  

Heather D’Errico, MS, CSCS, CFSC, LMT
Owner, Restorative Bodywork
Partnered Sports Massage Office Located Inside Next Level

• Owner, Licensed Massage Therapist, Restorative Bodywork, LLC
• Head Strength Coach, SUNY Brockport
• Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist with the NSCA
• Certified Functional Strength Coach
• Masters in Exercise Science & Kinesiology  (University of Central Missouri)
• Bachelors of Applied Health Sciences  (Robert Morris University, Chicago)
• MY WHY: To help athletes of sport and life to achieve their performance goals while also educating them on habits of deep health for life. I also want to lead and inspire aspiring female S&C coaches to feel confident and empowered in the field.   
• Fun Fact: I compete on the PWBA tour as a professional bowler.