Jim Inman
Owner & Head Performance Coach
jim@eadperformancecenter.com

In It For The Long Run.
Jim has completed four IronMan triathlons and 19 Marathons, plus countless shorter distance events. He’s also competed in the Birkebeiner XC ski race, CrossFit Games Masters competition and once tried out for American Gladiator.

Life In Addition to Elite Athletic Development.
Along with his wife Karen, Jim is the proud parent of two athletic children and an extremely athletic Labrador. He loves time with his family, traveling, racing of any type, cooking, boating and a variety of outdoor pursuits.

Life Before Elite Athletic Development.
After 15 years of managing restaurants such as Bay Street, Bennigan’s and Boston Market, Jim went back to school to finish his BS in business. Growing up in an athletic family, (his grandfather is in Bowling Green University’s Hall of Fame and his mom ran 26 marathons) Jim decided to combine his love of sports with his experience of opening and growing businesses. In 2006, he took what originally was a marketing class project and opened EAD.

The Quality He Most Admires in the People He Trains.
Motivation

His Favorite Indulgence.
Reading

Hitting the Books.
BS, University of Illinois – Chicago
Member of Mensa, Phi Theta Kappa, Beta Gamma Sigma and the National Society of Collegiate Scholars

Alphabet Soup.
NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
CrossFit Football Trainer
CrossFit Endurance Trainer
CrossFit Mobility Certification
USA Weightlifting Sports Performance Coach
USA Triathlon Level 1 Coach
USA Cycling Elite Level Coach
Concept 2 Certified Indoor Rowing Instructor (pending)

Karen Stoychoff Inman
Owner, Fitness Boot Camp & CrossFit Performance Coach, Nutrition Specialist, Group Centergy Instructor
karen@eadperformancecenter.com

She’s Event Driven.
Co-founder of the Arlington Classic Criterium, one of the richest and most popular cycling races in the Midwest, and Northwest Community Hospital’s Run to the Million Half Marathon. She’s also produced hundreds of corporate events.

Life In Addition to Elite Athletic Development.
Mom to two teenagers and one exceptionally exuberant Labrador; wife, daughter, sister; sole proprietor of a strategic communications consulting firm; freelance writer for livesSTRONG.com; avid vegetable gardener; reality TV junkie; and usually among the loudest parents on the sidelines at her kids’ sporting events. She gets that you need to make time for yourself, or you’re likely to get lost in the shuffle.

Life Before Elite Athletic Development.
Ameritech (now AT&T), Grant Thornton-Detroit, The Stroh Brewery Company, Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc., WDIV-TV / Detroit; WXYZ-TV / Detroit; The Capital News Service

The Quality She Most Admires in the People She Trains.
Commitment

Her Favorite Indulgence.
Oberweis Chocolate Malt with extra malt

Hitting the Books.
BA, Communications, Michigan State University

Alphabet Soup.
National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer
American Academy of Sports Dietitians and Nutritionists Nutrition Specialist
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
CrossFit Endurance Trainer
CrossFit Mobility Certification
Body Training Systems Group Centergy Certified Instructor
Concept 2 Certified Indoor Rowing Instructor

Josh Sroufek
Director, Training Programs & Athlete Performance
CrossFit Sectionals Team & Individual Coach
2010 & 2011 CrossFit Games Team Competitor
josh@eadperformancecenter.com

The Great Simplifier.
He has a knack for explaining even the most complex movements, ensuring athletes of all ages and experience levels understand proper form and mechanics.

Life Before Elite Athletic Development.
Health Resources Alliance; Buehler YMCA; Danville Family YMCA; Lake Land Community College

The Quality He Most Admires in the People He Trains.
Working a weakness until it becomes a strength

His Favorite Indulgence.
Hands down: Ice Cream

Hitting the Books.
MS, Kinesiology and Sport Studies, Eastern Illinois University
BS, Physical Education, Eastern Illinois University
AA, Humanities, Danville Area Community College

Alphabet Soup.
CrossFit Level 1 Certified Coach
CrossFit Level 2 Prep
CrossFit Gymnastics
CrossFit Endurance
CrossFit Mobility

Becky Rivard
Women’s CrossFit Performance & Programming, Fitness Boot Camp Performance Coach, Athletic Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer
becky@eadperformancecenter.com

She Can Jump.
Four-time All-Conference, Carthage College Track & Field (Long Jump, Triple Jump, Heptathlon)

Life Before Elite Athletic Development.
AthletiCo, Bourbonnais, IL; Columbia Blowfish Baseball Team, Columbia, SC; University of South Carolina / Fort Jackson, Columbia, SC

Life in Addition to Elite Athletic Development.
Freelance writer for LiveSTRONG.com; shooting hoops; playing catch; bike riding

The Quality She Most Admires in the People She Trains.
Determination. Perseverance.

Her Favorite Indulgence.
Homemade brownies and shoe shopping

Hitting the Books.
M.S., Human Movement (Sports Conditioning), A.T. Still University
B.A., Athletic Training, Carthage College

Alphabet Soup.
NATABOC Certified Athletic Trainer
Illinois Licensed Athletic Trainer
National Academy of Sports Medicine Corrective Exercise Specialist
National Academy of Sports Medicine Performance Enhancement Specialist
National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Personal Trainer
CrossFit Level 1 Certified Coach

Rory Oliver
Fitness Boot Camp and CrossFit Performance Coach
2011 CrossFit Games Team Competitor

Lifelong Learner.
He enjoys experiencing new things and learning from his mistakes; accomplishing personal goals and helping others do the same.

Life In Addition to Elite Athletic Development.
Married to his high school sweetheart; proud parent of a beautiful and healthy baby boy.

Life Before Elite Athletic Development.
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps; stationed throughout Southeast Asia and Iraq. The flag which flew over one of Rory’s military bases is now proudly displayed at EAD North Arlington Heights.

The Quality He Most Admires in the People He Trains.
A willingness to confront a weakness until it becomes a strength.

His Favorite Indulgence.
Anything from Portillos

Hitting the Books.
BA, Psychology, Roosevelt University

Alphabet Soup.
CrossFit Level 1 Certified Coach
NASM Certified Personal Trainer (pending)

Kristen Parenti
Performance Coach

She Rocked the Climb.
Climbed the Dunn’s River Falls in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Holds the CrossFit Arlington Heights record for the second heaviest women’s Deadlift at 275 pounds.

Life In Addition to Elite Athletic Development.
Marketing Coordinator for Carlson Laboratories

Life Before Elite Athletic Development.
Training Assistant, EDGE Sport Enhancement Training in Glenview. Member, Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority

The Quality She Most Admires in the People She Trains.
The willingness to be challenged, and the encouragement and support they show for one another

Her Favorite Indulgence.
A good piece of cheesecake

Hitting the Books.
BS, Kinesiology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Alphabet Soup.
CrossFit Level 1 Certified Coach

Jenn Vautier
Performance Coach
2011 CrossFit Games Team Competitor

Loves to Learn.
A teacher by trade, she’s also a certified lifeguard and wedding planner.

Life Before Elite Athletic Development.
College, basketball, loving outdoor activity

Life In Addition to Elite Athletic Development.
Works at Gate Gourmet

The Quality She Most Admires in the People She Trains.
Dedication. A willingness to try new things. A positive attitude Putting a priority on working out … even when life gets crazy.

Her Favorite Indulgence.
Chocolate, although most any types of dessert are like kryptonite

Hitting the Books.
BA, Social Science Education, Illinois State University

Alphabet Soup.
National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer
CrossFit Level 1 Certified Coach

Amy Procarione
Performance Coach
2011 CrossFit Games Team Competitor
westlinwind@gmail.com

Swimming with the …
Loves to scuba dive… and has made friends with squid, remoras, lionfish and a six foot long barracuda!

Life In Addition to Elite Athletic Development.
Mom to a extremely active little girl and an energetic chocolate Labrador, wife and daughter; works at Anixter Inc (started as an intern 15 years ago and never left); always looking for something new to try!

Life Before Elite Athletic Development.
Started out running in college – any distance from 5K up to marathon (and one 50K so far) – then branched out into triathlons, adventure races, rowing and more.  Acknowledged computer geek.  Owns way too many books.

The Qualities She Most Admires in the People She Trains.
Enthusiasm and perseverance.

Favorite Indulgence.
A new race! And a massage afterwards …

Hitting the Books.
BS, Electronics Engineering Technology, Devry University

Alphabet Soup.
CrossFit Level 1 Certified Coach
… and more to come!

Josh Refenes
CrossFit & Fitness Boot Camp Performance Coach
jrefenes@gmail.com

MTV’s Loss.
Home-schooled for five years (4th – 8th grade); was a finalist for MTV’s Real World / Road Rules.

Life In Addition to Elite Athletic Development.
Manufacturing Engineer in the Research & Development group for Rexnord Aerospace.; current member/player for the Chicago Westside Condors Rugby Club.

Life Before Elite Athletic Development.
Active in sports — football, baseball and wrestling — since a young age; picked up lacrosse and rugby in college.

The Quality He Most Admires in the People He Trains.
People who identify, assess and constantly work to improve skills they aren’t very good at.

Favorite Indulgence.
Gelato & good beer (but not at the same time … that’s just gross).

Hitting the Books.
BSME, Mechanical Engineering, Kettering University

Alphabet Soup.
CrossFit Level 1 Certified Trainer

Alida Bray
Performance Coach

Mike Kolander
Certified Personal Trainer