The Professionals
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Jim Ronai started The Competitive Edge program in 1997. Jim's mission is
to educate and train young athletes to utilize the principles of conditioning and
strength training as a means of promoting peak athletic performance and life
long healthy habits. Ronai has developed his program around a core of "7
Principles of Athleticism". These include AGILITY, COORDINATION, CORE
BALANCE, FLEXIBILITY, POWER, SPEED and STRENGTH. Ronai believes
that as an athlete masters these athletic skills, they develop the necessary
self-confidence and discipline to excel in sport and in life. In addition to his
work in athletic performance enhancement, Ronai is the Director of Physical
Therapy and Sports Medicine at Rehabilitation Associates, Inc. Ronai holds a
Masters degree in Physical Therapy from Springfield College. He is a
certified athletic trainer through the National Athletic Trainer's Association
(NATA) as well as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through
the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Ronai's vast
experience in sports medicine include work with multiple High School,
College, Professional and Olympic teams and athletes. Ronai served as an
athletic trainer for the 2002 and 2006 Winter Olympic Team where his
Bobsled and Skeleton athletes brought home Gold and Silver! His duties also
included assistance with all 2002 and 2006 Olympians including Hockey,
Skating and Skiing athletes. Jim continues to consult for the US Bobsled and
Skeleton Federation. Additionally, Ronai serves on the USA Baseball
Medical Safety and Advisory Committee. Ronai is a former collegiate
basketball player and has a background in Soccer as well Track and Field.
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Peter Blumert comes to Competitive Edge by way of the West Coast. Peter
earned his undergraduatedegree in Exercise Science at California State
University. He went on to complete his Master's Degree in Kinesiology at
Midwestern State University. Peter has competed in Football, Wrestling and
Golf at he High School level and at the National level as a member of the
2005 U.S. Men's America's Cup Bobsled Team which finished 3rd in the
world. Peter is certified as a Strength andConditioning Specialist by the
National Strength and Conditioning Association and completed an internship
in strength and conditioning at the United States Olympic Training Center in
Colorado Springs CO. His experience in Speed and Power development
make him a real asset to the Competitive Edge staff.
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John Armstrong graduated from the University of Connecticut with a
Master's Degree in Physical Therapy. While attending UConn he had
experience working under the Department of Athletics/Physical Therapy with
elite athletes as a part of strength/conditioning, as well as physical
rehabilitation. Armstrong is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
(CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. He has
experience working with athletes on an individual and group level. Armstrong
is a Physical Therapist at Rehabilitation Associates, Inc. and continues to
train individuals to achieve goals through various forms/styles of exercise. He
competed in multiple sports while attending Notre Dame High School and
continues to promote health through his profession and personal life. Client's
comment that they feel that John is extremely knowledgeable, enthusiastic
and has great sense of humor.
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Jesse Demers BS, CSCS. Jesse holds a Bachelor of Science in Exercise
Science and Human Performance from Springfield College. Jesse is certified
by the National Strength and Conditioning Association as a Certified Strength
and Conditioning Specialist. His experience includes work at the High
School, Collegiate and Professional ranks including the Springfield College
athletic department and New York Islanders and Bridgport Soundtigers
Hockey teams. Jesse does an exceptional job with general health and
wellness personal training as well as individual and team based athletic
performance training.
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Brian Christy Brian graduated from Southern Connecticut State University
with a Bachelors Degree in Exercise Science & Human Performance.,Brian
is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the NSCA.
Brian is a former all-league football player and competitive mixed martial
arts fighter. In 2007, Brian won the gold medal at the NAGA(North
American Grappling Association) tournament. In 2008, Brian won the silver
medal at the Ohio National Kickboxing Tournament. Brian is an excellent
team and individual trainer and motivator.
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