the team
CALEB COE
OWNER, PT, DPT, CSCS
Caleb is the founder and owner of Big Cat Performance. He was an All-American linebacker and 4-Year college football starter at Olivet Nazarene University. Caleb has his undergraduate degree in exercise science and is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). Caleb received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy and has had 7+ years of experience coaching professional/college/high school athletes.
Specialties:
ACL Rehab
Ankle Rehab
Hip Rehab
Shoulder Rehab
NICK FERRITTO
Staff Physical Therapist, PT, DPT
Nick brings a wealth of performance physical therapy knowledge to the Big Cat team. He received his undergraduate degree in exercise science from the University of Dayton, and his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Walsh University. He has an athletic background in football and basketball.
Specialties:
ACL rehab
Shoulder Rehab
Return to sport
Low back rehab
Hip rehab
ZACH OWENS
Strength Coach/Personal Trainer
Zach Owens is a former Division I lacrosse player and bodybuilder with over a decade of lifting experience. He leads from the front - doing what he asks of his athletes and holding them to the same standard he holds himself to. His goal is simple: help people push their limits, build confidence, and become the strongest version of themselves - physically and mentally.
Specialties:
Strength Training
Speed Training
Lax Skill Training
Lax Performance Training
NICK LEMAY
Strength Coach/Personal Trainer
Nick studied exercise physiology with a minor in sports nutrition at Kent State University and is a NASM certified personal trainer. He began his career from 2017-2018 at Spire Performance in Geneva, Ohio training multiple athletes from the youth to collegiate level, as well as training veterans from the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA for multiple Paralympic events. He then worked under Mike Winkler, former head strength & conditioning coach at Archbishop Hoban High School in Akron from 2018-2019, where he developed programs for swimming and track, and assisted in the training of multiple sports. Nick has since worked with hundreds of athletes and teams from all sports across Northeast Ohio, and has grown an affinity working with overhead athletes, primarily baseball and softball.
Specialties:
Strength Training
Injury Reduction
Baseball Training
Softball Training
JUSTIN CANDEA
HYROX Trainer
Justin Candea is a lifelong athlete, endurance competitor with a passion for high performance training and community-driven fitness. his athletic background spans multiple half marathons, full marathon, long distance trail racing, a 70.3 Iron Man, and several Hyrox races. Justin believes the best results come from training with purpose, combining strength, engine, and mental toughness.
Specialties:
Endurance Training
Hybrid Training
HANNAH CANDEA
HYROX Trainer
Hannah Candea is a mom of two and hybrid training coach who found her passion for fitness after having kids. What started on a Peloton bike grew into a love for endurance and hybrid racing, including half marathons, a marathon, and competing in several Hyrox events. She loves the Hyrox community for its inclusivity and believes fitness should be challenging, supportive, and accessible to everyone - no matter your starting point.
Specialties:
Endurance Training
Hybrid Training
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TIM CARTER
Personal Trainer, MBA, USAW, NASM-GFI
Tim Carter has served as a strength coach and trainer in the fitness industry for over 12 years on all levels, primarily working with the general population. He is a former collegiate football player and coach at Walsh University, earning his Marketing Degree and Master of Business Administration. He is the owner of a life-coaching business, serves in Ecommerce & Retail, is a speaker, author and competitive athlete in Ironman70.3 and Spartan sanctioned events.
Tim, his wife Riley and daughters Sloane and Sage live in Green.
Specialties:
Endurance Training
Gen Pop Training
COURTNEY COE
RDN, LDN, CSCS
Courtney is a registered dietitian, certified strength and conditioning specialist, a mom, and Caleb's wife! Courtney excelled in 3 sports in high school and ran track and cross country in college. Courtney is passionate about helping athletes develop a healthy relationship with food and take good care of their bodies. She is also skilled in using functional testing like bloodwork, GI maps, DUTCH tests and more to optimize health and performance.
Specialties:
Athlete Nutrition
Female Athlete Training/Nutrition
Functional Testing
EMELIA LEHOTAY
DC, CCSP
Dr. Emelia Bracken grew up in the Canton area, graduating from Canton Central Catholic High School. She continued her education at John Carroll University where she graduated with a Bachelor’s in Exercise Science. While at JCU, Dr. Emelia was a student athletic trainer, as well as a member of the club volleyball team. Dr. Emelia went onto receive her Doctorate of Chiropractic from Palmer College of Chiropractic - West in San Jose, California. During her clinical training, she spent time working with Palmer’s Sports Council as Vice President, organizing and participating in volunteer events for students to provide complimentary chiropractic care at local athletic events. To benefit her patients, Dr. Emelia also is a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician, and continues to attend numerous extracurricular seminars and training to enhance her knowledge on the newest research, holistic approaches and treatment techniques. She is also a member of the American Chiropractic Sports Council Association. When at home, Dr. Emelia loves to play and coach volleyball, travel, and spend time with friends and family.
JOE LATTARULO
HYROX Trainer
My name is Joe Lattarulo, I am 20 years old. I am HYROX Men’s Pro Athlete and a Boston Marathon Qualifier with a weight training background.
My love for fitness started at a young age. I played football, basketball, and ran track at Jackson High School and it quickly stemmed from there. I am also currently pursing a masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
Specialties:
HYROX
Endurance Training
Hybrid Training
