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Adam Cristantello
CrossFit Trainer
“Tello” is a CrossFit Certified Trainer (and fitness enthusiast) who can help all athlete’s, from the beginner to elite, achieve their fitness goals. He has over 9 years of fitness experience which includes Weightlifting, Olympic Weight Lifting, Yoga, Swimming, Rock Climbing, Pilates, Running, Soccer, Parkour, Gymnastics and Nutritional strategies. He adopted the the CrossFit ideology because it is a versatile fitness program that yields results, while supporting (and encouraging) multiple sports / activities. Tello served honorably in Army for 5 years and is familiar with using his leadership skills to help others achieve their goals
Credentials
Served as a Non Commissioned officer in the US Army
USA Weightlifting Sports Performance Coach
CrossFit Level 1 Certified
CrossFit Olympic Lifting Certification
CrossFit Kettlebell Certification
2009 Crossfit Games Northeast Qualifier competitor
2009 Keuka Lake Triathlon competitor
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Eric Cady
Head Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Instructor, CrossFit Trainer
I have been a visual artist and an athlete my entire life. As uncommon as these two elements together might appear, doing both has enabled me to see the creative symmetry between art and sport. Both CrossFit and BJJ allow people to learn, and experience quality and efficiency of movement, while becoming mentally and physically stronger.
I have been training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu since 2002, under Black Belt Kyle Saunders, and from his instructor, 4th degree Black Belt Roy Harris. The concepts of unlimited potential and learning, are what I love the most about these sports. I am a successful BJJ competitor, having won a bunch and lost a bunch.
Credentials
Black Belt Brazilian Jiu Jitsu – under Kyle Saunders/ Roy Harris
CrossFit Level I Certified
USA Weightlifting Sports Performance Coach
7 years competitive youth gymnastics experience
Hap Ki Do – Purple Belt
Seminars Taught
2007: Modern Self Defense Center: Middletown, CT
East Coast Extravaganza event : Butterfly Sweeps
2010: 3 Elements BJJ: Erie, PA
Half Guard Sweeps
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Competition Record
2004: Joslin’s Canadian Open Grappling Championships, ONT
Advanced, flyweight No-Gi, Bronze Medal
2005: Northeast Grappling Championships, Ithaca, NY
Advanced 145lb, No-Gi division, Silver Medal
2006: Joslin’s Canadian Open Grappling Championships, ONT
Advanced flyweight, Gi,Silver Medal
2007: Greater Rochester International Grappling Championships
Advanced flyweight, Gi, Gold Medal
2007: Northeast Grappling Championships, Ithaca, NY
Advanced 145lb, No-Gi, Gold Medal
2009: NAGA, Battle at the Beach, Wildwood NJ
Advanced flyweight, no-gi, Bronze Medal
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Jason Plaisted
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Instructor
I have studied martial arts for seven years under Black Belt Kyle Saunders, and from Kyle’s instructor, 4th degree Black Belt Roy Harris. I started assisting Kyle with instruction 3 years ago and have spent that time learning and developing effective teaching methods. Since then, I have dedicated the past 3 years focused on learning how to be an effective instructor.
Credentials
Brown Belt Brazilian Jiu Jitsu – under Kyle Saunders/ Roy Harris
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Dave Arnold
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Instructor
Dave began training in BJJ in June of 2006 and was promoted to Blue Belt by Kyle Saunders in September of 2007, to Purple Belt by Kyle Saunders in January of 2009, and to Brown Belt by Roy Harris in June of 2010. Dave has excelled on the mat very rapidly due to his work ethic and desire to learn new movements as well as refine the ones already in his arsenal. We are excited to have him join our instructional team -which will help raise the level of BJJ to another level at 585.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Competition Record
Rochester Grappling Championships 2007: 2nd Place Intermediate Gi, 2nd Place Advanced NoGi.
Northeast Grappling Challenge 2007: 4th Place Intermediate NoGi.
Hayastan Grappling Challenge 2007: 1st Place Intermediate Gi.
NAGA Arnold Classic 2008: 3rd Place Blue Belt Division.
New York State Grappling Championships 2008: 3rd Place Advanced NoGi.
NAGA Battle at the Beach 2009: 4th Place Advanced Gi.
Hayastan Grappling Challenge 2009: 1st Place Advanced NoGi.
U.S. Grappling Submission Only Tournament 2009: 2nd Place Advanced NoGi .
Other Martial Arts Trained:
Mixed Martial Arts (under Sensei John Farrar).
American Boxing (under Coach Dominic Arioli and Robert “Pushup” Frazier).
Wing Chun Kung Fu for two years (Blue Sash under Sifu Donald Green).
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Jessica Hayden
Jess, aka “minicoach”, began CrossFitting at her local gym in 2008 in order to improve her fitness level for rugby. Her rugby game improved dramatically and she, along with coach and teammates, noticed her increased agility, stamina, endurance, and power. Realizing the effects of such an intense training program she became a certified level 1 CrossFit coach.
Jess has been active in sports such as horseback riding, high school and collegiate track teams, and playing rugby. In the past thirteen years, Jess has played rugby for various teams including Rochester’s local women’s club and several championed select side teams.
Jess is excited to be part of CrossFit 585’s training team. She finds great satisfaction in being able to help members achieve their goals and celebrate in their successes.
Jess is also the author of a fitness blog: Daily Yappings on Food and Fitness
Credentials
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
NYS Licensed Massage Therapist
Coach of Fairport Girls Rugby 2007-08
Teams/ Competitions:
CrossFit Sectionals Competitor NY/NJ 2010
CrossFit Northeast Regionals Qualifier 2010
Western NY Empire State Rugby Team (2008 Team Captain)
Atlantis US developmental 7s Rugby
Alleghany Local Union All Star Rugby Team
Rochester Renegades Women’s Rugby Club
East Carolina University Rugby Club
Oswego State University Rugby Club and Track Team
