Head Performance Coach

Strength and Conditioning Coach

Conner is a sophomore at Northern Illinois University and plays collegiate hockey for the NIU Huskies. His passion for off-ice training and fitness grew during his recovery from major lung surgery in 2023, which halted his playing career. He earned his Personal Training Certification and co-ran a hockey training business in California, working with athletes from youth to junior hockey.

Strength and Conditioning Coach

Lola Mormino has a passion for helping others. After a decade of playing hockey and signing with Little Caesars 16 AAA and Madison Capitols 19 AAA, she transitioned to off-ice training, assisting players in their development. Lola has trained individuals from ages 6 to 72, including those rehabilitating knee replacements and ACLs, as well as hockey players aiming for NCAA DI colleges and basketball players pursuing international opportunities.

Strength and Conditioning Coach

Andrea is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer with over 12 years of experience helping people move better, feel stronger, and live healthier lives. She earned her certification through the National Personal Training Institute and continued her education through ISSA Strength and Conditioning Coach and Corrective Exercise Specialist certifications.

Head Performance Coach - Chicago, IL

Connor earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in exercise science at the University of Toledo. Since October 2019, he has been a Head Performance Coach at GForce Athletics, managing programs and coaching teams like the Chicago Mission AAA and Chicago Stallions. Connor trains athletes in the gym and on the ice to improve their performance.

Strength and Conditioning Coach - Chicago, IL

Strength and Conditioning Coach - Chicago, IL

Head Performance Coach

Ashley is an NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Coach (CSCS) with a B.A. in Physical Education, Sport, and Fitness from Carthage College. She earned a Master's Degree in Human Performance and Nutrition Science from the University of Tampa. Additionally, she holds a PhD in Global Sport Leadership from East Tennessee State University. Ashley trains athletes across multiple sports, including hockey, football, swimming, and soccer.

Director of Coaching

Zostautas has over 20 years of experience across collegiate, professional, and tactical settings, mentoring over 100 professional athletes. He holds a Master's in Kinesiology and a B.A. in Health & Exercise Science. As a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and a Master Strength and Conditioning Coach, he guides athletes through all stages of development, from foundational training to high-performance competition and return-to-play.

Strength & Conditioning Coach

Andrea is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer with over 12 years of experience helping people move better, feel stronger, and live healthier lives. She earned her certification through the National Personal Training Institute and continued her education through ISSA Strength and Conditioning Coach and Corrective Exercise Specialist certifications.

Head Performance Coach

Lane was a competitive dancer and runner growing up and then fell in love with weightlifting her senior year of high school. She studied Exercise Science with an emphasis in Strength and Conditioning at Colorado State University. She went on to receive her CSCS and USAW coaching certification and trained in a variety of settings; including with the D1 athletes at the United States Air Force Academy, and with an infantry brigade at JBLM.

Strength and Conditioning Coach

With seven years of dedicated experience in fitness leadership, Jay specialize in managing gym personal‑training departments and designing comprehensive strength and conditioning programs. His career spans corporate wellness centers, private consulting, tactical training units, and collegiate athletics.

Strength and Conditioning Coach