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Meet Our Team

We hire the best fitness coaches and staff with a wide range of backgrounds, certifications, and specialties. We invest in our trainers’ continuing education because an investment in our staff is an investment in you and your success.

TJ Lopez

AMP Founder, CEO

TJ Lopez is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist who founded Athletic Movement Protocol in 2013.  Coach TJ founded AMP with the goal of uniting the advanced and cutting edge training and support strategies used at the highest level of sport with the everyday athlete whether they have the goal of competing at the highest level or if they’re looking to improve their overall health and well-being.

Certifications:

  • CSCS by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
  • FMS Certified by Functional Movement Systems
  • CPT by the American Council of Exercise (ACE)
  • Pn2 by Precision Nutrition Certified Coach

Garrett Rodgers, CSCS

Head Sports Performance Coach

Garrett Rodgers is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist working with Athletic Movement Protocol since the Fall of 2019.

Coach Garrett has played both soccer and baseball for over 20 years and naturally transitioned from being in the lineup to writing the lineup. Having coached baseball for over ten years he views coaching baseball as the place he fostered his passion for fitness, health, and overall athletic development.

Certifications:

  • CSCS by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)

Hannah Zirkel, CPT, CFSC

Director of Personal Training

Hannah officially joined the AMP team in March 2021 as Director of Personal Training. She had previously interned with us in the summer of 2019. Hannah has a strong passion for helping people of all ages and levels be the best they can be.

Certifications:

  • Certified Functional Strength Coach (CFSC)
  • TRX Certified
  • Action Personal Training Certified (CPT)

Jon Caluori, CSCS

Director of Sports Performance - Syosset

Jon Caluori is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist working with Athletic Movement Protocol since Spring 2021.
Coach Jon played baseball, football and basketball for over 10 years and found coaching to be his passion. Growing up as an athlete structured Jon’s outlook to be goal driven. Jon spends his free time training and chasing his own goals while helping our athletes achieve theirs.

Certifications:

  • CSCS by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).
  • OnBaseU Pitching Certification

Jess Wagner, CPT

Adult Success Coordinator

Jess joined the AMP team in March 2024. She holds a Bachelor’s in Sport Management from SUNY Brockport and has a background in softball and volleyball, which fostered her teamwork and discipline. Over the past decade, Jess has focused on weight training and personal growth. With experience in group fitness and personal training, she’s dedicated to helping others feel better and more confident every day.

Certifications:

  • Personal Trainer through American Council on Exercise
  • Functional Training Specialist through American Council on Exercise

Brandon Mercado, CFSC

Coach, Athlete Success Coordinator - Syosset

Brandon Mercado, a Certified Functional Strength Coach, joined the AMP team in January 2023. A former Division 1 wrestler at LIU Post, he has a deep understanding of both the physical and mental sides of training. Passionate about helping youth athletes and older adults reach their goals, Brandon believes that positive energy and thoughtful feedback are key to great coaching.

Certifications:

  • B.S. in Health Science, focus in Nutrition
  • CFSC Lv 1

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