Meet Our Team
Michael Silvestri, PhD(c)
President / Director of Performance
Michael’s vast and extensive experience working with athletes of all ages and skill levels has aided him in developing the knowledge and experience he has amassed in this field. Michael has worked with athletes who have gone on to or are currently playing professional hockey, NCAA, OHL, TFC Academy as well as, Athletics Canada. Michael has a strong aptitude for developing youth athletes and aiding in their development both within sport and life.
Michael’s background revolves around biomechanics and neurophysiology, in which he completed a Master of Science in through The University of Guelph. Currently, Michael is completing his Doctoral Degree in Performance Sciences through St. Mary’s – Twickenham University.
To learn more about Michael; his research, as well as his principles in athlete development, you can visit his personal website at www.michaelsilvestri.net. Michael can be reached at michael@silvestrisportsperformance.ca
Brian Fonseca
Performance Coach
Brian’s knowledge and expertise comes from an athletic background, having played a high level of hockey from the minor level to the collegiate level. He incorporates his competitive edge and dedication into his training for his clients. Brian has experience working with elite level athletes from all sports, especially with hockey players at all levels from minor hockey to junior and collegiate levels. He also has experience working in group fitness, rehabilitation, and personal training for a wide variety of clientele.
Brian’s education background revolves around functional movement to improve overall performance levels. He has completed a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree from Rochester College and also a Diploma in Fitness and Health Promotion from Humber College. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist from the NSCA as well as a Certified Nutrition Coach from Precision Nutrition. He is in the process of completing a Bachelor of Applied Science in Kinesiology from the University of Guelph Humber.
TESTIMONIALS
I love working with Michael, every morning because we do nothing “fancy”. Simple functional movements with a focus on details. Physically of course it’s important but just as important it prepares me mentally to work on the field and helps with stress and emotional control in coaching and that’s everything.
Collegiate Soccer Coach
Workouts are fantastic! They are challenging enough and get my heart rate up.
Training Client
Working with Michael has really brought my sports performance to the next level. The training we do as well as constant education is amazing for my development and I am very happy with all of our progress!
Youth Athlete