PARISI TEAM

  • DARIUS JEMMOTT

    OWNER Since 2021

    Education: Associate’s in Liberal Arts with a focus in Exercise Science

    College(s): Nassau Community College 2012, University of Central Florida 2014, Mount Ida College 2016

    Sports: Football and Track & Field

    Coaching Experience: Over 15+ years training experience.

    Playing Experience: Played football and ran track and field at Central Islip High School. Continued on to compete at the collegiate level and eventually was drafted into the Champions Indoor Football League (CIFL) in 2017, playing for the Bloomington Edge. He currently plays for The Costa Rica Sharks in the Costa Rica Football League (CRFL).

    Athletic Achievements: 2010-2012 Nassau Community College undefeated seasons, 2021 Long Island Eagles Football Team TFL Champions (Undefeated season), 2022 Medallo Bowl champions- (LAFA league), and 2023 Costa Rica Bowl champions (CRFL) .

  • ALEXA WILLIAMS

    PROGRAM DIRECTOR

    Coach Name: Lexx

    Education: Bachelor’s in Nutrition and Exercise Sciences

    College(s) : Georgian Court University 2009, Queens College 2014

    Sports: Volleyball and Softball

    Coaching Experience: Over 15+ years coaching volleyball at the middle school and high school level. Coached at the United States Merchant Marine Academy from July 2014 - January 2016 (two seasons). Also coached for the Long Island Volleyball Club travel team (LIVBC) for four seasons (2016-2020).

    Playing Experience: Played volleyball and softball at Brentwood High School. Continued on to play volleyball at Georgian Court University for one season, and then transferred to Queens College returning back to both sports.

    Athletic Achievements: 2009 NYS Softball Championship with Brentwood High School, 2009 CACC Champs, NCAA Bid #8 in Region and undefeated for the third season at Georgian Court University, First ever victory for the United States Merchant Marine Academy volleyball program over Coast Guard Academy since 1999 and first ever victory with a 3-0 decision.

  • Dylan Baker

    APEX DIRECTOR AND HEAD COACH

    Education: Bachelor’s in Political Science and International Law. Master’s degree in Sports Management- Coaching and Athletic Administration.

    College(s): Sacred Heart University 2015, Liberty University 2020

    Sport: Track and Field

    Coaching Experience: Over 6+ years of coaching track and field at levels from middle school to college. Over 5+ years coaching adult group training classes.

    Playing Experience: Ran track and field at Quabbin Regional High School (MA) and continued on to run competitively at the Division I level- Sacred Heart University (CT).

    Athletic Achievements: Was part of the Triple Crown win for the 2015 Northeast Conference Championship for Cross Country, Indoor and Outdoor track and field at Sacred Heart University.

  • selene negron

    PERFORMANCE COACH

    Education: Currently earning a Master’s in English Education.

    College(s): Suffolk Community College 2019, Stony Brook University (anticipated graduation date 2025)

    Sport: Track and Field

    Coaching Experience: NRC Northport Youth Track & Field Club (3 seasons) and over 3 years of training experience.

    Playing Experience: Ran track and field for Patchogue-Medford High School. Continued on to Suffolk Community College and is a current member of the Elite Feets.

    Athletic Achievements: All American honors in the 4x400 relay for Suffolk Community College, 6th overall in 400M dash at Junior College National Championship, earned a medal at the 2022 Club Championship, represented her club team at The Millrose Games and medaled bronze in the 4x2 relay.

  • De-Quan Owens

    PERFORMANCE COACH

    Coach Name: Quan

    Education: Associate’s in Fitness Studies/Specialist

    College(s): Suffolk Community College (anticipated graduation date 2025)

    Sports: Football, Lacrosse and Wrestling.

    Coaching Experience: Over 3 years of training experience.

    Playing Experience: Played football, lacrosse and wrestled at Longwood High School.

    Athletic Achievements: 2x All division offensive lineman, 2017 Long Island Championship, 2x Big 4 Championship, Suffolk County Bulldog Award and Tri-sport athlete recipient (football), 2x All division wrestler.

  • Tyler Grunthal

    PERFORMANCE COACH

    Education: Bachelor’s in Kinesiology with a minor in coaching. Currently earning a Master’s in Physical Education.

    College: SUNY Brockport 2021, Hofstra University 2023

    Sports: Football and Baseball

    Coaching Experience: Over 3+ years coaching the JV baseball team for Copiague High School along with 6+ years coaching travel baseball for Team Steel, LI Titans and MVP. Spent one season at Smithtown West High School as the assistant varsity football coach. Currently has two years of training experience.

    Playing Experience: Played football and baseball for Commack High School. Continued playing both sports at the collegiate level for SUNY Brockport.

    Athletic Achievements: 2017-2019: 3 Undefeated seasons with the Commack High School football team and 3x Empire 8 Champions.

  • Genesis herrera

    PERFORMANCE COACH

    Coach Name: Gen

    Education: Currently studying Business Management.

    College: Suffolk Community College

    Sports: Soccer and Track & Field

    Coaching Experience: Over two years of training experience.

    Playing Experience: Played soccer and ran track & field at St. John the Baptist High School. Former Parisi athlete since the age of 9.