Type Of Business:
Sports-Specific Training Center
Expertise:
Mr. Demakis' expertise is in personal fitness.
Major Product/SVS:
Strength, Conditioning, Speed and Agility Training
Hobbies/Sports:
Snowboarding, Water Skiing, Hiking, Training, Traveling, Playing Sports, Attending the Theater
Education Degrees:
Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology, University of Kentucky (1997); Bachelor's Degree in Health and Fitness Management, Springfield College (1994)
Affiliations Awards:
Co-Owner, Long Island Academy, National Premier Soccer League (2007); Co-Owner, Long Island Fury, Women's Premier Soccer League (2006); National Strength and Conditioning Association (1994)
Date of Distinction:
3/23/2009
Work History:
Part Owner, Coach, Long Island Fury, Women's Premier Soccer League; Assistant Women's Soccer Coach, University of Kentucky; Assistant Women's Soccer Coach, Iona College; Strength and Conditioning Coach, New York Islanders, National Hockey League; Strength and Conditioning Coach, New York Dragons, Arena Football League; Strength and Conditioning Coach, The University of Kentucky; Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach, New York Jets, National Football League; Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach, Boston College
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
His previous professional college and professional sports athletic training along with college coaching, experience with the college and professional athlete, educational background, being a personal athlete and having personal experience.
What has been the most outstanding thing you have done thus far in your career?:
Having worked as a professional trainer for the New York Jets and New York Islanders, wining a national championship with the Long Island Fury Women's Soccer team in 2006.
How would you like to be remembered by your peers?:
Someone who is very dedicated and passionate to his craft and always willing to go the extra mile for his clients and students to see good results.
If you could solve one problem in the world today, what would it be?:
To get everyone in good overall wellness
Expanded Biography:
'The vision of a champion is someone who is bent over, drenched in sweat, at the point of exhaustion when no one else is watching,' Anson Dorrance, Head Women's Soccer Coach, University of North Carolina.
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlights of his career were being part-owner and coach of the Long Island Fury and winning the national championship in 2006.
Number Of Years In Profession:
15
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his hard work, determination and goal-oriented nature.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession after interning with Boston College and working as a strength coach for the New York Jets, the New York Islanders and the New York Dragons.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Overseeing Operations, Working as a Personal Trainer, Managing All Day-to-Day Operations, Traveling to Clients
Education Certifications:
Certified Sports Conditioning Specialist, International Sports Sciences Association; Certification, National Soccer Coaches Association of America; Premier Diploma, National Soccer Coaches Association of America