Our Team

Born in Binghamton, NY, Brian has been with UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine for over 10 years. In October 2019 UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine took over ownership of Impact and Brian was right there leading the charge ready to implement a more robust clinical-performance integration model at the facility. Brian is a certified strength and conditioning coach and physical therapist with over 20 years of experience who obtained his MBA from the University at Buffalo. In Brian’s spare time he enjoys cycling, skiing, trail running, piano and playing guitar. He is also a former gourmet chef!

Originally from Medford, NY, Kevin earned both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Exercise Science from the University at Buffalo. Kevin was recently promoted to Director of Sports Performance & Operations at Impact, his specialty lies in Olympic sports. Kevin is currently working with the Buffalo Bandits, Canisius College Men’s Hockey Team and Buffalo Jr. Sabres. Previously he spent three years at Buffalo State College as an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach. While at UB, Kevin was a four-year member of the school’s lacrosse team which made it to the Pioneer Collegiate Lacrosse League playoffs all four years, including two runs to the national tournament. Kevin’s scholastic abilities landed him the opportunity to serve as a strength and conditioning intern and volunteer with the Bulls during his time at the program. Previous opportunities for Kevin have also included internship experience with the Buffalo Sabres and Indianapolis Fitness and Sports Training (IFAST). Outside of his time at Impact Kevin plays in men’s lacrosse leagues, enjoys cycling, running and golfing. Favorite restaurants include Fresh Catch Poke and Bar Bill Tavern.

Buffalo born and raised Nick earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s in Exercise Science at the University at Buffalo. Before becoming an Assistant Sports Performance Coach, Nick interned at Impact in 2018 and 2021. Nick currently works with the Buffalo Bandits, Canisius College Men’s Hockey Team and Buffalo Jr. Sabres. Nick is a certified personal trainer (NCSF) and got into the performance training field to help coach people so they could be the best they can be. In high school he participated in various sports from football, basketball to track and field. In his off time Nick practices Brazilian Ju Jistu and enjoys weightlifting. Favorite restaurants include the Polked Yolk and Remington Tavern.

As a North Tonawanda, NY, native, Ian has a passion for empowering athletes to be their best in the sport that they love. Ian earned both his undergraduate degree in Exercise Science and his Master’s degree in Athletic Administration from SUNY Brockport. Over the past few years, he has gained extensive experience, including being a four-year member of the SUNY Brockport Football Program, with Bowl appearances in 2013 and 2016. He also served as an intern at Impact Sports Performance in 2017, an Assistant Varsity Football Coach at North Tonawanda High School from 2020 to 2021, and most recently, as an Intern and Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach with the University at Buffalo Football Program from 2021 to 2023, helping the team secure a Camellia Bowl Championship in 2022. Additionally, Ian is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and a member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). In his free time, Ian enjoys playing basketball, golfing, pickleball, and hiking. His favorite restaurant in Buffalo is Elmo’s!

My philosophy is that to be an elite athlete you must understand the way your body moves and functions for the goals you intend to accomplish. Along with this, I live by the ancient Greek word “Arete,” referring to a full realization of one’s greatest potential and moral virtue.

One of the core reasons I got into the field is my belief in the ways Strength and Conditioning can help an athlete in and out of sport. Strength and Conditioning gives athletes a modality outside of their sport that increases their individual performance. It also increases their ability to understand their greatest potential in life. 

Born and raised in Lewiston, NY, Antonio attended University at Buffalo where he received his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. Further continuing his education, he also received his Personal Training Certification (NCSF) from SUNY Niagara & began his time as an intern at IMPACT in 2023. Antonio is currently one of our sports performance coaches and works with the Buffalo Jr. Sabres, Canisius College Men’s Hockey Team, Next Level Running, as well as with our semi-private clientele. Additionally, he works as a Physical Therapy Aide (PTAide) at our Maplemere & Downtown (Harborcenter) locations. He’s pursuing a career in performance coaching due to his previous experience in coaching youth sports and continued desire to assist current and past athletes to meet their goals through conditioning & strength training.

Growing up, Antonio was a multi-sport athlete, playing baseball, soccer and hockey in high school, with the latter continuing in college. Outside of the gym, Antonio’s hobbies include continuing to play hockey, golf/Frisbee golf, hiking, traveling, & paddle boarding. His favorite Buffalo restaurant spots are Gabriel’s Gate & Pearl Street Grill!

Ryan Eaton serves also as the sports dietitian at Canisius University, assisting Golden Griffin student-athletes with broad and specific nutrition education to help them maximize their performance, both on and off the field. In addition to his work at Canisius, Eaton works as a consulting dietitian with Live Well Dietetics and Nutrition. He assists both individuals and groups with obesity/weight management, sports nutrition and metabolic issues, working both in-person and online with his clients.

Prior to his time at Canisius, Eaton spent more than four years as a registered dietitian for Georgetown Fitness. He also served as a sport nutritionist/clinical instructor at D’Youville University, working in conjunction with the Saints strength and conditioning coach to help ensure their student-athletes were getting the proper and adequate nutrition to reach their personal and team goals. While with D’Youville, Eaton also taught as a clinical instructor for dietetic graduate students at the University who were interested in pursuing a career in the athletic realm.

A member of the United States Navy, Eaton served as a corpsman at the naval submarine base in Groton, Conn. While enlisted, he managed schedules and workload for 10 corpsmen, four providers and three nurses who saw more than 300 patients weekly. Eaton ensured that those groups had the necessary equipment and instruments that were required for proper patient care. He also tracked daily schedules to maintain a patient flow that kept all appointments on time.

Eaton received both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in dietetics from D’Youville.

A 2005 graduate from the New York Institute of Massage, Kelly specializes in medical and sports massage. She is certified in Fascial Stretch therapy (FST), trained in Dynamic Cupping and Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM). She currently works with the USA Women’s National Soccer Team, the Buffalo Bills and the Buffalo Bandits. Kelly enjoys CrossFit, Olympic Weightlifting, and playing softball.