Coaches & Ambassadors
Founder - Head Coach
Louie Simmons
Louie Simmons is a world renowned Strength/Special Strengths coach and the founder of Westside Barbell. He is in the gym every day watching and analyzing all athletic training from all his powerlifters to track and field. Westside Barbell is a living laboratory for Louie where he can undergo constant athletic experiments in order to push the boundaries of what is possible. He also has 24 athletes who deadlift over 800 pounds and 3 who deadlift over 900lbs. 15 members who have a total lifting record over 2500 pounds and 7 over 2600 pound total. Westside Barbell is the only gym in the world to have 2 over 2700 pound totals, plus 5 over 2800 pounds and 1 who has the biggest total of all time with 3005lbs.
He has also had an athlete produce a box jump of 63.5 inches which is still the current Westside Barbell gym record. All of these athletes train within Westside Barbell. Louie has published over 300 training articles, authored 3 books and produced 10 highly respected training videos. Louie Simmons is also the inventor of the Reverse Hyper® machine, Inverse Curl machine, Hip/Quad machine, Static/Dynamic developer and the Virtual Force Swing.
He has been a strength consultant for the Cleveland Browns, Green Bay Packers, Seattle Seahawks, and numerous college football teams. Louie has worked closely with Kent Johnson, Johnny Parker and Buddy Morris and a host of other professional and top level strength coaches. Additionally, he has trained 2 Olympic gold medal sprinters, Butch Reynolds and Moe Robinson, both 400-meter sprinters.
Email: Training@westside-barbell.com
The "Apprentice"
Tom Barry
Tom Barry was born and bred in Kilkenny, Ireland, where he obtained his degree in Exercise and Health Studies from Waterford Institute of Technology. Over eight years ago, Tom had the opportunity to study under Louie.
A two-month internship turned into a full-time position at Westside Barbell HQ, where he has now acquired the esteemed position of General Manager for Louie's business.
Tom is still heavily immersed in his mentorship under Louie Simmons. He takes an active role in coaching athletes that train at Westside Barbell in addition to aiding Louie with his athletes and their training.
In addition to his position and work within Westside, Tom is a highly successful consultant for various businesses, professional athletes, and coaches.
Email: Tom@westside-barbell.com
Master Strength Coaches
What is a Master Westside Barbell Strength Coach?
A master Westside Barbell strength coach is someone who has spent at least seven years learning, implementing, and training at Westside Barbell under Louie Simmons. They have passed all levels of Westside Certificates, they have implemented the Westside Barbell System with their own athletes to huge success, and are in constant communication with Louie, Tom and the gym. These are the only people outside of Louie Simmons and Tom Barry that can present seminars on behalf of Louie Simmons® on how Westside Barbell implements the Conjugate Method™ to train a wide variety of athletes.
Expert Strength Coaches
The below people are a select few who have trained/train at Westside Barbell, work closely with Louie and the inner circle of master strength coaches and athletes.
Gerry McNamara
Gerry is a multiple world record holder powerlifter and long time friend of Louie and Westside.
Marcus Marinelli
Marcus is the founder of Strong Style MMA and is part of the Westside Barbell alumni having trained there for over 10 years.
Rob Pilger
Rob is the owner of Old Skool boxing and still currently trains at Westside Barbell.
Contributing Team
The below people are those who frequently train at Westside Barbell , provided valuable content, research and knowledge to our website, and work with a number of our athletes.
John Quint
Neuromuscular Therapist,Functional Range (FR) Release, FRCms, FRC and FRA Assistant Instructor,Bodybuilder
Rob Golabek
More Info Coming soon.
JJ Morris
JJ is the Director of Performance and Founder of S8, a WESTSIDE Conjugate Based Performance & Research Facility specializing in baseball and softball in South West Fl.
Travis Clark
Pro Fighter ,Owner of Terror Inc. Co-owner of TeamTerror Fitness.
Westside Barbell Ambassadors
What is a Westside Barbell Ambassador?
The below gyms and individuals training is influenced by Westside Barbell. So much so, that this is the foundation of which they build their athletes upon. They promote Louie, our company, ethos, and finally our education everywhere they go.
Old School Gym
Oasis of PRACTICAL knowledge, FUNCTIONAL training, and HARDCORE experience.
Idol Maker
Motivation, focus, determination, and strength are words best to describe Idolmaker Physique and Performance.
Explosive Mechanics
Explosive Mechanics opened in 2008 with a vision of training athletes and getting RESULTS. Athletes come to Explosive Mechanics to get Stronger, Faster, and more Explosive.
AdvantEdge
We are dedicated to helping athletes improve regardless of ages, sport, or ability.
Coach Pete
Speed Training/USAW Sports Performance Coach
CSP Gym
Complete Strength & Performance is a premier training facility and one of the foremost health and performance centers in Ireland.
Jungle Boys Training
Jungle Boys Training offers private personal training, public boot camps and a real hardcore #1 gym in VA
Ultimate Advantage
Building Better Athletes- Middletown, New YorK Rick Scarpulla Head Coach Westside Barbell Certified, Certified Nike/SPARQ Coach
Skibas Gym
At Skiba's Gym we offer powerlifting coaching and instruction for men, women, and young athletes with the desire to train with the best.
Showtime Strength & Performance
Showtime Strength & Performance in Newark, Ohio. We train athletes to perform at the highest level possible.
Want to be a Westside Barbell Ambassador?
Step1
Successfully complete and pass the Special Strengths Certificate !
Step 2
Make the pilgrimage to Westside Barbell to train. Develop a working relationship with Westside Barbell and update your facility with key Westside Barbell equipment.
Step 3
After a period of time you can submit your application here. You must submit data, videos, and results showing the results you have achieved while using your version of the Westside system with your athletes.
Special Strength Certificate Holders
What is a Special Strength Coach?
There are only 2 methods of training being used today. Regardless of what you currently believe or have been taught, there are only 2 methods. Everything else is basically well marketed and highly lucrative smoke and mirrors. The methods are simple and they are training Athletes Correctly or Training Athletes Incorrectly. By undertaking the Westside Special Strength Certificate you are equipping yourself with the correct theoretical and practical training methodology that optimizes athletic performance regardless of sporting background. This is the best strength and special strength training method in the world. At Westside we stand by what we say. We have the results to back up what we preach. Everything that is being taught in this certification is backed up by peer-reviewed research and by athletic results. No Other Strength or Special Strength Certificate can Say The Same!
The Process To Becoming A Conjugate Strength Coach
STEP 1
Sign up to our home study special strength certificate exam.
STEP 2
Spend at least six months meticulously going through all the study material provided.
STEP 3
Take the four hour exam which consists of small essay style, multiple choice, and fill in the blank questions.
STEP 4
Wait 30 days for your results to be sent via email, then upon successful completion your certificate will be mailed out to you via USPS.
List of certified coaches (Updating In Progress)
The below individuals have successfully passed the special strength certificate and are deemed to have sufficient knowledge in Special Strength Development and are hereby accredited by Westside Barbell.
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Name |
Exam Identification number |
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Tom Barry |
101000 |
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Adam Clinton |
102000 |
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Adam Dobrez |
103000 |
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Alan Sherry |
104000 |
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Anders |
105000 |
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Andrew Nordhagen |
106000 |
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Andy Partin |
107000 |
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Andy Partin |
108000 |
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Andy Tsang |
109000 |
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Andy Vale |
110000 |
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Antonio squillante |
111000 |
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Ashley John Roberts |
112000 |
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Barry Meadows |
113000 |
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Ben Stocks |
114000 |
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Bianca Stone |
115000 |
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Billy Oxendine |
116000 |
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Blake Hoopes |
117000 |
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Blake Hoopes |
118000 |
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Brad Dayman |
119000 |
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Brandon Johnson |
120000 |
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Brenden Baker |
121000 |
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Bret Carter |
122000 |
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Brett Holland |
123000 |
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Brian Frasure |
124000 |
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Brian Kirkendall |
125000 |
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Brian McFadden |
126000 |
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Brian Nix |
127000 |
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Brian Reed |
128000 |
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Brian Silfies |
129000 |
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Bruce Mendoza |
130000 |
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Bryan Stegehuis |
131000 |
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Cassandra Baier |
132000 |
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Cate DeSutter |
133000 |
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Chris Kelly |
134000 |
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Christer Dehlin |
135000 |
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Christopher Ryan |
136000 |
|
Claude Mumpower |
137000 |
|
Cory Gregory |
138000 |
|
Daniel McKee |
139000 |
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Danny Blankenship |
140000 |
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Darren Fabris |
141000 |
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David Black |
142000 |
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David Walbright |
143000 |
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Dean Hansen |
144000 |
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Dustin Branchaeu |
145000 |
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Ed Mucha |
146000 |
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Edwin Knoblock |
147000 |
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Eirik Sandvik |
148000 |
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Eloy Rodriguez |
149000 |
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Evan Griffiths |
150000 |
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Evan Sydman |
151000 |
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fahad saeed alsuwaidi |
152000 |
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Felix Guerin |
153000 |
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Flavio Di Giorgio |
154000 |
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Grant Koch |
155000 |
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Henri Skiba |
156000 |
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Jake Basher |
157000 |
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Jake Duckworth |
158000 |
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James Burk |
159000 |
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Jared Bidne |
160000 |
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Jason Gusic |
161000 |
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Jean Fry |
162000 |
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Jeff Vidmar |
163000 |
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Jeffrey Moyer |
164000 |
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Jeremiah Alford |
165000 |
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Jeremy Shreck |
166000 |
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Jim Molony |
167000 |
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Jim O'Connell |
168000 |
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Jim Romero |
169000 |
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Jim Smith |
170000 |
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Joe Dubyk |
171000 |
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Joey Carrier |
172000 |
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John Impallomeni |
173000 |
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John Saylor |
174000 |
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John Welbourn |
175000 |
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Jon Davis |
176000 |
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Jordon Bowen |
177000 |
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Jordon Syatt |
178000 |
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Joseph Matthew Cady |
179000 |
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Joseph Percia |
180000 |
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Justin Tooley |
181000 |
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Katheryn Gallagher |
182000 |
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Kenny Hamilton |
183000 |
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Kevin Kroger |
184000 |
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Kevin Long |
185000 |
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Kevin McTaggart |
186000 |
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Kim Colle |
187000 |
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Laura Phelps-Sweatt |
188000 |
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Lauren Harris |
189000 |
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Lisa Dugan |
190000 |
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Louis-Alexis Gratton |
191000 |
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Luke Edwards |
192000 |
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Marc Braker |
193000 |
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Mark Bell |
194000 |
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Mark Rogers |
195000 |
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Matias Bussi |
196000 |
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Matt Sharkey |
197000 |
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Matthew Plante-Villeneuve |
198000 |
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Michael Evon |
199000 |
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Michael Jurelewicz |
200000 |
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Michael Veras |
201000 |
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Michael Warren |
202000 |
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Michael Zanini |
203000 |
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Mike Bernardy |
204000 |
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Mike Hedlesky |
205000 |
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Noah Yurchisin |
206000 |
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Olivia Davis |
207000 |
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Parker Craig |
208000 |
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Paul Childress |
209000 |
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Peter Montpelier |
210000 |
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Peter Sunden |
211000 |
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Phil Richards |
212000 |
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Philippe Leduc |
213000 |
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Rick Scarpulla |
214000 |
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Rob Golabek |
215000 |
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Rob Pilger |
216000 |
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Robert Masson |
217000 |
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Robert Mitchell |
218000 |
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Robin Dacosta |
219000 |
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Robin sowden-taylor |
220000 |
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Robin Tomas da Costa |
221000 |
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Russell Edwards |
222000 |
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Russell Smith |
223000 |
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Ryan Mcconnell |
224000 |
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Sakari Selkainaho |
225000 |
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Sal Alosi |
226000 |
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Scott Acosta |
227000 |
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Scott Emerson |
228000 |
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Scott Wells |
229000 |
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Sean Farrell |
230000 |
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Shane Sweatt |
231000 |
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Shane Whittal |
232000 |
|
Sherrie Ramsey |
233000 |
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Stefan Waltersson |
234000 |
Steven Woods |
235000 |
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TJ Slomka |
236000 |
| Michael J Meyers | |
Brain Landers 237000
Eric Story 238000
Rheta West
Lisa Macdonald
Gregory Jaeger
Connor Karwowski
Chris Shimana
Kelly Wise
Jake Eustrom
Josh Waterman
Travis Avery
Treston Daniels
Robert Ortega
James Flannery
Scott Salwasser
John Rooney
Jason Brown
Kevin Malahy
Josh Mcmillian
Rhuss Wotherspoon
Matther Nicholson
R. Joseph Healy
Ramy Saleh
Tyson Larone
Sanjay Soekhoe
Adam Lacobucci
Michael Crissinger
Robert Forell
Benjamin Church
Adrian Rampton
David Gladwell
Ron Daily
Zak Palek
Ty Woolner
Trevor Robinson
Larry Knapp
Sam Pattison
John Rudolf
Anthony Sandbothe
Trevor Robinson
Tyler Spiece
Christopher Marang
Robert Gannon
Hyunsuk Moon
Ian Cruse
Brendan Higgins
Thomas Horner
Vincent Lamphere
Dan Hogan
Bruce Seidman
Eric Klein
Matthew Powell
Kyle Hewson
Cooper Napoli
Mattia Tugnollii
Angelo Fassio
Robert Waters
Abbe Ball
Yaroslav Klimanov
Greg Yeager
Connor Karkowski