Our Staff is an experienced team of highly qualified trainers. Rob Rose has developed a professional performance training staff with degrees in the field of Exercise Science and certifications from nationally recognized organizations that certify trainers to train athletes. With their proven training techniques and methods, the EP staff has improved athletes of all levels, youth to professional. Our programs will increase your speed, agility, quickness, power, strength, endurance, and confidence.

Kris Johnson, Regional Director of Explosive Performance, graduated from Western Illinois University in 2003 with a degree in Exercise Science focusing on strength and conditioning in athletes. He is a Certified Strength  and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association and a Certified Conditioning Specialist (CCS) through the National Strength Professionals Association. Kris was a 3 sport athlete through high school who has chosen to focus his athletic prowess on taking athletes to the next level in their game. He has been working with Explosive Performance for over 5 years. He has worked with athletes of all ages and levels from youth to college and professional. He feels one of the largest parts of becoming a great trainer is being able to adjust your training style and regiment for all ages and types of athletes. He enjoys working with goal oriented people and believes anyone who is truly focused and dedicated can become a better athlete and excel in their sport.

kjohnson@sportandhealth.com

Kevin Boyle, Site Director graduated from Syracuse University (SU) in ‘03 with a bachelor of science degree in psychology and a minor in exercise science.  He went on to receive his masters of science in exercise science from SU in ’05.  Kevin is also certified by the National Strength and Conditioning Association as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS).  Kevin joined EP in June of 2005.  He firmly believes that with passion and dedication athletes can achieve any goal they set out for themselves.  He has been a Division I athlete and coach for the past 6 years at Syracuse University.

kboyle@shcorp.com

Sue Trago, Office Manager has been the Office Manger for Explosive Performance since 1999.  Sue is the point of contact for many of the administrative activities at the Worldgate facility.  She began working for Sport & Health in 1996 at the Front Desk after staying home to raise her kids.  Before having children, Sue was a Budget Analyst for the District of Columbia Fire Department. She is a University of Maryland graduate…GO TERPS!

strago@shcorp.com

Khalid McLeod M.S. and C.S.C.S. Site Director is one of the nation’s leading health and fitness experts in the DC/Baltimore metropolitan area.  With more than 10 years of experience, he has dedicated his life to teaching the importance of sport and exercise, and how both play major roles in the advancement of physiological and psychological growth in young athletes and adults. Khalid area of expertise include body sculpting, weight management, and the development of specialized training programs for highly conditioned athletes, including numerous celebrities from the NFL and Major League Baseball. Khalid holds a Master’s Degree in Exercise Science from George Washington Univ., as well as certifications from the National Strength Professionals Assoc.. and the National Strength and Conditioning Assoc.. He was a college football standout and four-year Varsity Letter Winner at Towson University, and a two-time all conference player in the Patriot/Independent league.

kmcleod@shcorp.com

Kevin "KB" Brown, Sports Trainer was one of the initial athletes to ever train with Explosive Performance.  Kevin played varsity basketball at Oakton High School where he was named District Player of the Year, Regional Player of the Year and Second Team All-Met.  Kevin continued his basketball success at Garrett Community College. He has coached the Hayfield Junior Varsity Basketball team for the past 3 years. Kevin joined the Explosive Performance staff in 2002.  Kevin enjoys working with the athletes, watching them grow as both athletes and individuals.

kbrown@shcorp.com

Cliff Chang, Sports Trainer received his Bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Sport Science at George Mason University. Cliff's primary interests lie in helping athletes of all ages and sporting backgrounds realize their full athletic potential and beyond.

Melissa Perkins, Site Director Woodbridge, has over 12 years of experience in the health and fitness industry.  She has worked with clients from kids to seniors.  Helping her clients realize how great living a healthy lifestyle can be is her passion.  A former collegiate track and field athlete, Melissa’s love for sports and fitness began when she was introduced to athletics in junior high.  She has an extensive background in nutrition and health promotion and is continually keeping up with the latest research and information in health and fitness.  mperkins@shcorp.com

Jessica Lee I have lived an active lifestyle since tumbling class when I was 3. After running in the McLean Track program and playing teeball, I found a new passion playing soccer. I joined a soccer team in fourth grade and eventually played on a travel team for six years. When I got to high school I made the varsity soccer, cross country and track teams. At Virginia Tech I became interested in various sports and chose to play on the in club rugby team. My final year in college I worked with the Strength and Conditioning department where I realized how much I enjoyed working with athletes to help them achieve their goals.